cboxdoerfer/fsearch

A fast file search utility for Unix-like systems based on GTK3

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Summary Information

Updated 37 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on September 15th, 2026
Created on January 17th, 2016
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 178 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 280
Total Stargazers: 4,370 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 72 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 33.7 hours
Mean response time: 69.8 days
90th percentile: 261.8 days
Tracked items: 148

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How this project is maintained

About 18% of issues opened in the past year have never received a reply. 100% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Work labelled "bug" is answered fastest, typically in about 17 hours, while "feature_request" waits about 3 weeks. Only 50% of issues opened in the past year have been closed. Three people close 80% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 73
New in 7 days: 2
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 865 days
Stale 30+ days: 54
Stale 90+ days: 38

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 1

Top labels

  • bug (69)
  • feature_request (66)
  • enhancement (9)
  • confirmed (5)
  • help wanted (2)

Detailed Description

FSearch is a fast file search utility for Unix-like systems that provides a graphical interface built on GTK3.

The tool addresses the need for rapid file discovery on local systems. It works by maintaining an index of the filesystem that enables quick searches without having to scan the entire disk each time. The GTK3-based interface presents results in a responsive, interactive window where users can refine their queries and navigate findings.

FSearch suits users who frequently search their local filesystem and value speed over command-line workflows. It works well for desktop environments where a graphical search tool integrates naturally into the user experience. The project is most appropriate for Unix-like systems where GTK3 is available and where users prefer visual interaction with search results over terminal-based alternatives.

The project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing bugs and user-reported issues. Development activity demonstrates responsiveness to community feedback, with fixes and improvements applied steadily over time. The codebase remains actively refined, indicating the maintainers continue to optimize performance and address edge cases discovered through real-world use.