FileMinutes
FileMinutes is a macOS file search and navigation app that helps you find, preview, and open files faster than standard Finder workflows.
What is FileMinutes?
FileMinutes is a native macOS productivity app for finding and working with files more quickly. It helps Mac users search inside specific folders, narrow results by file type, preview files, and move through folders from a single keyboard-friendly interface. Common uses include locating documents in project folders, jumping to recent files, opening search results without digging through Finder, and previewing the right file before opening it. The app also supports content search for supported document types, favorites for commonly used files and folders, and Finder window integration for users who manage many open locations. FileMinutes is published by Sujeevan Nagarajah and is designed for macOS 13 Ventura and later.
Key features
- Search within specific folders instead of searching your whole Mac
- Filter results by file extension or smart file categories
- Preview files instantly with QuickLook
- Browse folders and results with keyboard navigation
- Search inside supported document contents such as PDFs and text-based files
- Save frequently used files and folders as favorites
- Open, copy, and act on files directly from the search interface
- View and work with open Finder windows from one place
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
FileMinutes is a file-management utility, so access to your files and Finder workflow is normal for its purpose. Its published privacy messaging says searches stay local and the app does not track usage, which is a positive sign for a search tool handling everyday documents. As with any file search app, use it with the same care you would use in Finder when opening, copying, or organizing files, especially in folders that contain sensitive work or personal documents.
Recommendation: Keep FileMinutes if you use it to search and navigate files regularly on your Mac. If you no longer use it, removing it should mainly affect its own search, favorites, and Finder-related convenience features rather than macOS itself.
Common paths
/Applications/FileMinutes.app
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