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A little help.
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EveryFind is a file-name search utility for macOS 14 and later. It builds a local index of folders you select and authorize. It does not search document contents.
Getting started
Choose your folders
Add and authorize a folder in Settings → Search Locations.
Let the index finish
Keep the location available while its first index is built.
Start with a file name
Enter a keyword, then use filters to narrow your results.
Search syntax
Project ext:pdf !backupProjectFile-name keywordext:pdfPDF files only!backupExclude backupUse Project ext:pdf !backup to find PDFs with Project in their file names while excluding results whose names or paths contain backup. Use type:file or type:folder to filter files or folders.
Common questions
No results on first use
Add and authorize the folder in Settings under Search Locations, then allow initial indexing to finish. Check that the location is enabled, that the files are not excluded, and that any external or network storage is connected. Rebuild the index manually if needed.
The shortcut does not show the window
The default shortcut is Control-F and works only while EveryFind is running. Change it in Settings under General to avoid conflicts with other apps.
Logs & privacy
The Index page in Settings can reveal the local log in Finder. Logs may contain paths and are not uploaded automatically. See the Privacy Policy for information about indexing, folder permissions, and managing data.
Read the privacy policy