Cardinal Search

A macOS file-search app with flexible query syntax, Finder tag search, Quick Look previews, and a global launch shortcut.

CaskFiles and StorageApple silicon · Intel

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30-day installs98#805 in App

1-year installs2.3KLast 365 days

Latest version0.1.23Mar 24 · Mar 24

Download size6.2MBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg

Release cadenceWeekly0 releases in 30 days

0.1.23
LatestPatchMar 24 · Tue
OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Mar 24 18:51
Expands default ignored paths, makes the filesystem event watcher honor them, and searches Unicode paths using both NFC and NFD-equivalent query forms.
Search
Search paths using NFC and NFD-equivalent query forms.
Watcher
Filesystem event watcher now honors ignored paths.
0.1.22
PatchMar 8 · Sun
OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Mar 8 15:43
Adds CloudStorage to default ignored paths, makes index building cancellable, and fixes unexpected indexing in ignored directories and several search interface issues.
Indexing
Ignore ~/Library/CloudStorage by defaultMake index building cancellableFix indexing files in ignored directories
Search
Fix stale selections affecting context menu targetsFix lost sort state and tooltip when results are emptyRemove redundant checks during scanning and search
0.1.21
PatchJan 22 · Thu
OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Jan 22 21:47
Adds search-input drag and drop, partial-quoted queries, and a copy-paths shortcut. Also updates wildcard search and panel and monitor-path behavior.
Search
Support partial-quoted queriesSpeed up wildcard searchFix duplicate globstar results
Workflow
Add cmd+shift+c to copy pathsSupport drag and drop in search inputImprove panel switching and non-root monitor pathsExclude more cloud paths from icon generation