Instant Fuzzy File Search for Alfred
List all the files inside a folder using fd
, and instantly fuzzy-search through all of them using fzf
, all from inside Alfred with a single keyword: fzf
.
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fzf
Invoke with
Search through tens of thousands of files
Fuzzy search shows most relevant results
There's a folder action too!
Search even inside apps
Manually create folder-specific keywords
Alternative and comparison
Fuzzy Folders is another fuzzy search workflow that is more configurable and customizable. Instant Fuzzy File Search doesn't have any plans to match all the features supported by Fuzzy Folders. Neither does it aim to be as easy to customize. Take a look at the table below for a quick comparison between the two.
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Detailed help section |
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Dedicated settings interface |
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Configurable query length |
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Configurable excludes |
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Search only folders |
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Folder action for fuzzy search |
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Folder-specific keywords |
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Search hidden files |
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Search inside symlinked folders |
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Search inside apps |
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Independent of spotlight |
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Order-independent matching |
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Speed | Instant!
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Slow |