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Fluent Search

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A desktop search tool that indexes files and provides instant results for files, apps, browser content, and open windows.

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About Fluent Search

Fluent Search is a desktop search application for Windows that indexes files, apps, browser tabs, history, open windows, and web content. It provides instant results as the user types, using optimized search algorithms to keep the workflow uninterrupted.

The tool includes a native file indexer designed to scan files rapidly while keeping CPU usage low. It also offers a screen search feature for keyboard-only navigation, an extensible plugin system, and a search tags system to refine results.

Key features

  • Instant search results for files, apps, browser tabs, history, open windows, and web content
  • Native file indexer with low CPU usage
  • Screen search for keyboard-only desktop navigation
  • Extensible plugin system for community-developed extensions
  • Search tags system to refine results
Tags
desktop search
file search
windows
keyboard navigation
plugins

Fluent Search: questions and answers

What is Fluent Search?
Fluent Search is a desktop search tool that indexes files and provides instant results for files, apps, browser content, and open windows.
Is Fluent Search open source?
No. Fluent Search is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Utilities & System Tools category, open-source options include LICEcap, Alt Tab Macos and Amethyst.
What are some alternatives to Fluent Search?
Fluent Search competes with Listary.

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