Instant local results
Search indexed file names and paths with results updating immediately, without waiting on Spotlight.
Fast local file search for macOS
Search local files at the speed of typing.
AllTheThings indexes the folders you choose and updates results as files appear, move, or change, so source files, build outputs, downloads, and exports stay easy to find.
- Free to use
- No data collection
- No cloud account
Nib keeps source files, exports, and messy project folders within reach.
Live local search
Built for the files you are working with right now.
Live updates
The results table refreshes as indexed files change, so new and edited files surface quickly.
Sort by modified date
Sort by modification time to quickly find files that were just created, edited, or regenerated.
Mouse and keyboard friendly
Click, sort, open, reveal, and copy paths naturally, with keyboard shortcuts available when you want them.
Private by default
No cloud account, no analytics, and no collection of your searches or local file index.
Free project
Use it for free. Sponsorship and contributions are optional ways to support continued development.
Everyday searches
Useful when Spotlight is not enough.
- Find a source file in a large repo
- See which build artifacts just changed
- Search downloads by extension
- Jump to screenshots, logs, and exports
- Sort recent edits to the top
- Open or reveal files without browsing trees
Project status
Active development, source-first updates.
AllTheThings is under active development. The GitHub repository is the source of truth for current status, releases, issues, and contribution opportunities.