FSearch is a blazing-fast file search utility for Linux inspired by Windows’ Everything Search Engine, built to allow users to locate files and directories instantly by name rather than content. It achieves its high performance by indexing the filesystem and updating that index in real time, so as you create, rename, or delete files the results stay up to date without noticeable lag. The intuitive user interface supports incremental search — where results filter as you type — plus features like regular expressions, case-sensitivity options, and customizable indexing scopes, making it both powerful and accessible. Designed with GTK and written in C, it integrates nicely with desktop environments like GNOME, XFCE, and Cinnamon while still being lightweight and resource-efficient. Developers and power users appreciate FSearch for dramatically reducing the time it takes to find files compared to traditional search tools, especially on large partitions.

Features

  • Real-time filesystem indexing
  • Incremental search interface
  • Case-sensitive and regex search support
  • Lightweight GTK application
  • Customizable search scopes
  • Efficient performance on large filesystems

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Search Software

Registered

2026-01-13