Everything by mdfind is a powerful macOS file search tool that leverages the native Spotlight engine (mdfind) to provide lightning-fast file searches with a modern Qt-based GUI.
What makes it different from other tools?
Native macOS integration - Uses Spotlight's mdfind for instant results
Advanced filtering - Search by name, content, size, extension with regex support
Tabbed interface - Multiple concurrent searches like a modern browser
Built-in preview - View images, play audio/video without leaving the app
Batch operations - Rename, move, copy, delete multiple files at once
Dark mode support - Seamless integration with macOS appearance
Key Features
Real-time search with debouncing
Drag & drop files to other applications
Export results to CSV
Search history with autocomplete
Customizable bookmarks for common searches
Standalone media player with continuous playback
🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.
## 📋 Pull Request Information
**Original PR:** https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/pull/2739
**Author:** [@appledragon](https://github.com/appledragon)
**Created:** 7/28/2025
**Status:** ❌ Closed
**Base:** `master` ← **Head:** `master`
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### 📄 Description
### What is Everything by mdfind?
Everything by mdfind is a powerful macOS file search tool that leverages the native Spotlight engine (mdfind) to provide lightning-fast file searches with a modern Qt-based GUI.
### What makes it different from other tools?
Native macOS integration - Uses Spotlight's mdfind for instant results
Advanced filtering - Search by name, content, size, extension with regex support
Tabbed interface - Multiple concurrent searches like a modern browser
Built-in preview - View images, play audio/video without leaving the app
Batch operations - Rename, move, copy, delete multiple files at once
Dark mode support - Seamless integration with macOS appearance
### Key Features
Real-time search with debouncing
Drag & drop files to other applications
Export results to CSV
Search history with autocomplete
Customizable bookmarks for common searches
Standalone media player with continuous playback
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📋 Pull Request Information
Original PR: https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/pull/2739
Author: @appledragon
Created: 7/28/2025
Status: ❌ Closed
Base:
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README.md(+1 -0)📄 Description
What is Everything by mdfind?
Everything by mdfind is a powerful macOS file search tool that leverages the native Spotlight engine (mdfind) to provide lightning-fast file searches with a modern Qt-based GUI.
What makes it different from other tools?
Native macOS integration - Uses Spotlight's mdfind for instant results
Advanced filtering - Search by name, content, size, extension with regex support
Tabbed interface - Multiple concurrent searches like a modern browser
Built-in preview - View images, play audio/video without leaving the app
Batch operations - Rename, move, copy, delete multiple files at once
Dark mode support - Seamless integration with macOS appearance
Key Features
Real-time search with debouncing
Drag & drop files to other applications
Export results to CSV
Search history with autocomplete
Customizable bookmarks for common searches
Standalone media player with continuous playback
🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.