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HoudahSpot
houdahspot · v6.8.1,906c763d-9739-48da-a68a-d43b144c0a92 • auto-updates
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File searching application
brew install --cask houdahspot 21
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Install trend
Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v6.8.1,906c763d-9739-48da-a68a-d43b144c0a921mo ago6.8,70569611-c7aa-4cc7-b602-7f714002e89f→6.8.1,906c763d-9739-48da-a68a-d43b144c0a92
Review
Mar 10, 2026HoudahSpot is a powerful file search tool for macOS, offering advanced search capabilities with support for metadata, content, and tags. It's ideal for users who need precise and efficient file management, particularly those working with large collections of media or documents.
HoudahSpot is a file search application that allows users to locate files based on metadata, content, and tags.
Maturity: The project appears to be mature, with regular updates and a stable version history.
Community: No significant community discussion found beyond a single Hacker News mention in 2015.
Pros
- + Advanced search capabilities with support for metadata, content, and tags
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS Finder for a consistent user experience
- + Mature and well-maintained application
Cons
- - Niche appeal, primarily for power users who need advanced file management
- - Limited community discussion or support
Community Mentions
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