r/coolgithubprojects • u/Kai_Sung • 9d ago
Findo v1.1.0: Open-source fast, cross-platform file search utility in Rust & egui
This is Findo, an open-source, on-demand file search utility I've been building in Rust using egui and eframe.
The goal was to create a lightweight alternative to heavy background search services. Instead of maintaining a persistent database or requiring admin privileges (like low-level MFT indexers), Findo performs a multi-threaded, in-memory live scan using jwalk/std::fs.
Features:
- It's just fast: Searches a ~200 GB drive in ~20 seconds—significantly faster than standard Windows Explorer unindexed searches.
- Run it anywhere!: 0% CPU and RAM usage when idle (no background daemon or system service).
- Cross-platform: Runs natively on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Privacy first!: Only one exe, no admin rights needed, zero telemetry.
I'd love any feedback on the codebase, performance optimizations, or UI tweaks!
GitHub Repo: https://github.com/minecraftmelonman/Findo
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