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Everything
(Search Engine for Windows)
voidtools is an Australian software developer company founded by David Carpenter. It is best known for creating Everything, a desktop search engine for Microsoft Windows.
Key Capabilities
- Instant Indexing: Indexes NTFS Master File Tables (MFT) directly, processing hundreds of thousands of files in seconds.
- Real-time Monitoring: Listens to file system change journals (USN journal) to automatically update search indexes without manual refreshes.
- Property & Content Indexing: Everything 1.5 adds indexing support for custom file properties (e.g., audio metadata, image dimensions, document tags) and file contents.
- Low System Overhead: Consumes minimal RAM and storage (often under 20 MB of system memory for small-to-medium drives).
Editions & Build Comparison
| Feature | Everything 1.4 Stable | Everything 1.5 Beta Beta |
|---|---|---|
| Primary State | Official Stable Release | Active Public Beta |
| Dark Theme | System / Custom workaround | Native dark mode support |
| Indexing Scope | File names, paths, sizes, and dates | File names, full content, and extended properties |
| Search Engine | Standard fast indexing | Enhanced multi-threaded property indexing |
| Availability | Installer, Portable, and Lite versions | Installer and Portable versions (x86, x64, ARM, ARM64) |
Common Search Syntax
| Syntax / Modifier | Action | Example |
|---|---|---|
space |
AND operator | reports 2026 |
| |
OR operator | .jpg | .png |
! |
NOT operator | !draft .pdf |
"" |
Exact phrase match | "project roadmap" |
ext: |
Search by file extension | ext:docx;xlsx |
size: |
Filter by file size | size:>100MB |
dm: |
Filter by date modified | dm:today or dm:last14days |
regex: |
Regular Expression matching | regex:^[0-9]{4}_ |
Other Tools & Utilities
- ES Command-Line Tool: Allows users to perform Everything searches directly from the Windows Command Prompt or scripts.
- HTTP & ETP/FTP Server Plugins: Enables web-based or remote client access to your file index over a local network or internet.
- void Image Viewer: A lightweight image viewing application supporting animated GIF and WEBP formats.
- SDK / IPC Interfaces: Software development kits and headers for integrating Everything's search engine into custom applications.
Official Resources
- Official Website: https://www.voidtools.com
- Downloads Center: https://www.voidtools.com/downloads/
- Support Forum: https://www.voidtools.com/forum/
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