Simply Search

Finder search that actually works.

Simply Search, an app for macOS

Instant filename search across the folders you choose. Metadata only: name, path, size, dates, kind, UTType, and tags. No file contents. Ever.

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  • Filename-first results, with optional path context.
  • Fast indexing without scanning file contents.
  • Local by default (offline, on-device index).
Simply Search app preview window

Built for the workflow

Fast, scoped, and boringly reliable.

Simply Search is intentionally narrow: find files and folders by name, instantly, inside the places you choose. That focus is the whole point.

Search results preview

Filename-first results

Results are optimized for naming: match what you typed, show the path when you need it, and keep the UI responsive while the file system changes.

  • Search by name or name + path
  • Sort quickly by date, size, kind
  • Handles duplicates cleanly
Folder scope preview

Scope that stays in your control

Choose what gets indexed and keep everything else out. The app is designed to avoid surprises, even with overlapping roots, network shares, and external drives.

  • Pick folders to include
  • Optional path-aware searching
  • Designed for large folder sets
Metadata preview

Metadata only. Privacy by design.

The index stores filename, full path, size, created/modified/added dates, kind/UTType, and tags. Your file contents aren’t scanned or stored.

  • Local database
  • Offline by default
  • Clear index at any time

Previews

App window placeholders (for now).

These are lightweight placeholders to lock in layout and tone. We’ll swap in real screenshots as soon as you’re ready.

Search UI placeholder
Search Instant results while you type.
Roots UI placeholder
Scope Index only the folders you pick.
Metadata UI placeholder
Metadata Tags, kinds, and dates — not contents.

Privacy

Built for trust. Built for speed.

Sparkle updates happen over HTTPS, and the app itself is designed to keep your data on-device. The index stores only metadata — never file contents.

Offline by defaultNo accounts required.
Metadata onlyNames, paths, sizes, dates, kinds, tags.
Scope controlIndex only what you choose.
Clear anytimeReset index instantly.

Get early access.

Join the beta and be the first to try Simply Search on macOS.

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