---
name: "fsearch"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "fsearch"
version: "0.3.2-3"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/fsearch"
---

# fsearch(1)

a graphical file search utility

## NAME

FSearch - a graphical file search utility

## SYNOPSIS

**fsearch** \[*OPTIONS*\]

## DESCRIPTION

**FSearch** allows you to search for files and folders by name. It uses an index to provide results almost instantly as you type.

## OPTIONS

### Help Options

- **-h**, **--help**

  Show help options

- **--help-all**

  Show all help options

### Application Options

- **--minimized**

  Minimize the application window

- **--new-window**

  Open a new application window

- **--preferences**

  Show the application preferences

- **-s** *PATTERN***, --search=***PATTERN*

  Set the search pattern

- **-u**, **--update-database**

  Update the database

- **-v**, **--version**

  Print version information and exit

- **--display=***DISPLAY*

  X display to use

## BUGS

For any bugs or feature requests, please create an issue on GitHub at https://github.com/cboxdoerfer/fsearch/issues

## AUTHORS

Christian Boxdörfer and contributors