Search Profiles

Save and reuse your favorite search configurations instantly

Lightning Fast

Real-time results as files are found, no waiting for scans

Cross-Platform

Native desktop app for both macOS and Windows

Powerful Regex

Full pattern support for precise file searches with PCRE syntax

Ed Menendez

Built by One Developer

FileSnoop is an indie project created by Ed Menendez. No corporate interests, no investor pressure—just software built to solve a real problem.

The source code is available on GitHub. Your searches stay on your computer. No telemetry, no cloud sync, no account required.

View on GitHub

Powerful Features

Everything you need to find files fast. No bloat, no subscriptions, no cloud dependency.

Search Profiles

Save your search configurations and switch between them instantly. Perfect for different projects.

No Indexing Required

Start searching immediately. No waiting for indexes to build like Spotlight or Everything.

Instant & Private

Real-time results as files are found. Works completely offline with zero telemetry.

Regex Search

Full PCRE pattern support for precise file matching. Find exactly what you're looking for.

Content Search

Search inside files with syntax highlighting. Find that code snippet or text passage quickly.

macOS & Windows

Native desktop app for both platforms. No Electron, no web wrapper—just fast, native performance.

Simple, Fair Pricing

No feature restrictions. Everyone gets everything. Pay what you want to support development.

Free

$0

Forever

  • All features included
  • Unlimited searches
  • Unlimited profiles
  • Occasional reminder
Download

Supporter

$5

Pay What You Want

  • All features included
  • No reminders
  • Support development
  • Good karma
Support Now

Commercial

$29

One-Time

  • All features included
  • Commercial use license
  • Business/team use
  • Priority support
Buy License

Download FileSnoop

Available for macOS and Windows. Free to use, no account required.

macOS

Requires macOS 14.0 or later

Apple Silicon
Intel Mac

Windows

Requires Windows 10 or later

Installer (.exe)
Portable (.zip)