EasyFind
EasyFind is a macOS file search utility that helps you find files and folders by name, content, tags, and comments without relying on Spotlight indexing.
What is EasyFind?
EasyFind is a native macOS utility for locating files and folders with more control than the standard Finder search. It is designed for people who need to search disks, folders, or external volumes by filename, text content, Finder tags, or Finder comments, especially when Spotlight is unavailable, incomplete, or too broad. The app supports advanced search syntax including Boolean operators, phrases, wildcards, and regular expressions, which makes it useful for targeted file discovery and troubleshooting. It can also search hidden files and package contents when needed, helping with deeper searches that ordinary Finder searches may miss. EasyFind is published by DEVONtechnologies, LLC and is commonly used by Mac users who want a focused desktop search tool for everyday file management and power-user workflows.
Key features
- Search for files and folders by name across selected locations
- Find text inside supported text-based files
- Use Boolean operators, phrases, wildcards, and regular expressions to refine searches
- Search by Finder tags and Finder comments
- Include hidden files and package contents in searches when needed
- Limit or expand content searches by file type and plain-text extensions
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
EasyFind is legitimate freeware from DEVONtechnologies for macOS file searching. Permissions such as Full Disk Access can be appropriate for a search tool because they allow it to examine more folders and return complete results. Grant only the access you want it to have, and if you do not need to search protected locations, you can leave broader permissions disabled.
Recommendation: Keep EasyFind if you use it for detailed file searches or want an alternative to Spotlight for specific folders, removable drives, or advanced queries. If you no longer use it, you can remove the app without affecting macOS beyond losing its search features.
Common paths
/Applications/EasyFind.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/org.grunenberg.EasyFind.plist
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