EasyFind searches file names and contents directly without relying on Spotlight’s index — which means it works even when indexing is off (like your setup) and finds things Spotlight would miss. Supports wildcards, regular expressions, and full-text search inside files. Free from DEVONtechnologies.
EasyFind
Fast file and folder search without Spotlight
EasyFind Cheatsheet
When to Use Over Spotlight
Spotlight is off on your system, making EasyFind essential for any filename or content search. Also better for hidden files, package contents, and system folders Spotlight excludes.
Wildcards
Use * for any string, ? for a single character. Example: *.log finds all log files.
Regex
Full POSIX regex supported in regex mode. Example: report_202[0-9] matches report files from 2020–2029.
EasyFind Shortcuts
General
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘⇧F | New search |
| ⌘F | Find in results |
| ⌘R | Search again |
| Return | Open selected item |
| ⌘⌫ | Move to trash |
| ⌘⌥R | Reveal in Finder |
| ⌘, | Preferences |
Search Options
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘⇧W | Toggle wildcard mode |
| ⌘⇧E | Toggle regex mode |
| ⌘⇧C | Toggle case sensitive |
| ⌘⇧I | Search file contents |