Catfish als Linux-Alternative zu Everything
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Catfish can serve as a decent replacement for Windows Everything for users who need a lightweight, cross‑platform search tool that works on Linux. It offers real‑time, non‑blocking file name searches, optional database indexing for large directory trees, and a clean GUI that integrates with file managers. It is best suited for everyday desktop users who want quick look‑ups without heavy resource usage. Advanced users who rely on Everything’s full‑text indexing or very large‑scale search might prefer dedicated tools like Recoll or FSearch.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 4.20.1
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Fast, non‑blocking file name search
- GUI integration with file managers
- Supports regex and wildcard patterns
- Cross‑platform availability
- Low system resource usage
Was anders ist
- Does not provide full‑text indexing of file contents
- No built‑in support for searching within archives
- Lacks a dedicated command‑line interface for scripted searches
- No automatic background indexing of all files by default
- Does not expose an API for integration into other applications
Ihre Everything-Dateien öffnen
Everything stores its index in a proprietary binary format that Catfish cannot read. Users must re‑index their file systems with Catfish; there is no direct import/export of Everything index files. If you need to keep the existing index, you would have to rebuild it in Catfish after installation.
Von Everything zu Catfish wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Install Catfish from your distribution’s package manager (e.g., apt install catfish).
- Launch Catfish and let it build an index of your home directory or any other path you need.
- Verify search results by looking for a few known files.
- If you need to search other locations, add them to the index via the ‘Add folder’ option.
- Optional: Configure Catfish to start automatically on login if you want continuous indexing.
- Close Everything and remove it from your system if you no longer need it.
Wichtige Funktionen von Catfish
- Schnelle, nicht-blockierende Suche
- Optionale Datenbankindizierung für große Verzeichnisse
- Unterstützt Regex- und Wildcard-Muster
- Zeigt Dateipfade, Größen und Daten an
- Integriert sich mit Dateimanagern
- Portabel über Haupt-Linux-Distributionen
Catfish unter Linux installieren
sudo apt install catfishsudo apt install catfishsudo dnf install catfishsudo pacman -S catfishsudo zypper install catfishHäufige Fragen
Can I use Catfish from the command line?
Catfish provides a minimal CLI via the "catfish" command, which accepts a search query and prints matching paths. It is not as feature‑rich as the GUI but can be used in scripts.
Does Catfish index file contents?
No. Catfish only indexes file names and basic metadata. For full‑text search you would need a tool like Recoll.
Is Catfish actively maintained?
Yes. Catfish is available in major distributions and receives regular updates under the GPL‑3.0 license.
2 weitere Alternativen zu Everything
RecollRecoll ist ein desktopweites Volltextsuchtool, das Dokumente, Archive und E-Mail-Anhänge indiziert.Open SourceKostenlosFlatpakRecoll vs. Everything
FSearchFSearch ist ein schnelles grafisches Werkzeug zur Suche nach Dateien und Ordnern unter Linux.Open SourceKostenlosFlatpakFSearch vs. Everything