EverythingLite
Everything-style instant file search for macOS. Type a name, see every match on every drive — in milliseconds, not minutes.
Free download (1.5 MB) $1.99 one-time — buy a license
macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon · Full app in the free download · No telemetry
What it does
- Instant filename search — results as you type, on a 3.5-million-file library
- Covers external USB/Thunderbolt drives, not just the system disk
- Multi-word AND search:
胡天华 .mdfinds only the Markdown files - Wildcard and suffix filters:
*.pdf,.jpg,?eport - Regex mode and quoted exact phrases, behind a dropdown — no syntax to memorize
- Sortable columns: name, type, size, created & modified date
- Quick Look preview pane — peek inside files without opening them
- Right-click actions: copy, move, rename, duplicate, trash, compress to ZIP, compute SHA256
- Open in Finder, open folder, open in Terminal, copy full path
- Full Disk Access check built in — the app tells you when macOS is hiding results
EverythingLite vs. Spotlight
| EverythingLite | Spotlight (⌘Space) | |
|---|---|---|
Filename substring match (e.g. 华 in any position) | ✓ | Limited |
| Multi-word AND + suffix filter | ✓ 胡天华 .md | ✗ |
| Sort results by size / date / type | ✓ | ✗ |
| Right-click file actions (move, ZIP, SHA256…) | ✓ 15 actions | ✗ |
| External-drive coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Typical query time (3.5M files) | 0.1–0.3 s | Varies |
| Price | $1.99 one-time | — |
FAQ
What is EverythingLite?
An instant filename search tool for macOS, modeled on the Windows utility Everything. It searches file and folder names across internal and external drives and returns results in milliseconds.
How fast is the search?
Common queries return in 0.1–0.3 seconds on a library of 3.5 million files. It uses the macOS Spotlight index under the hood, so results stay current without building a separate index.
Does it search external drives?
Yes — any Spotlight-indexed volume, including USB and Thunderbolt external drives.
Which macOS versions are supported?
macOS 12 Monterey or later, on Apple Silicon Macs.
How much does it cost?
$1.99 one-time (about ¥15). The free download is the full app; a license funds development. Pay once, free updates — never a subscription.
Is any data collected?
No. The app makes no network calls and collects no telemetry.
Why does it ask for Full Disk Access?
macOS hides protected folders (Documents, Desktop, Downloads) from apps without Full Disk Access. EverythingLite detects this and shows a banner with a one-click shortcut to System Settings.
Download & buy
Free download (1.5 MB) Buy a license — $1.99 Redeem a query code
Version 1.5 (2026-11-01) · Requires macOS 12+ on Apple Silicon · DMG, drag to Applications