Find files and apps on your Mac by describing them, in any language.
Spotlight only finds a file when you remember words from its name. SemSearch matches on meaning instead,
so “how much is my rent” finds a lease saved as Document (3).txt, and an English question can find a
Chinese file. Everything runs locally: your files and searches never leave the Mac.
- Source code: GitHub
- License: MIT
- Needs: Apple silicon Mac, macOS 13 or later
How it works
Press ⌥ Space, type what you’re looking for in your own words, and press ↩. Installation steps are in the README on GitHub.
What it can do
| You type | It finds |
|---|---|
| how much is my rent | a lease saved as Document (3).txt |
| when is my car insurance due | scan_0042.pdf, a “motor vehicle policy” |
| beef noodle soup recipe | 紅燒牛肉麵.md |
| note-taking app | Notes, Goodnotes, OneNote |
The screenshot uses fictional example files.