---
name: "localsearch"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "localsearch"
version: "3.12.0-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/localsearch"
---

# localsearch(1)

Control and query the LocalSearch indexer

## NAME

localsearch - Control and query the LocalSearch indexer

## SYNOPSIS

```
localsearch COMMAND
```

## DESCRIPTION

The LocalSearch indexer is a background service. This command line utility allows controlling it as well as querying its state or searching for specific data.

## COMMANDS

**help**

Show help on subcommands.

**extract**

Extract metadata from a file.

**index**

List and change indexed folders.

**info**

Retrieve information available for files and resources.

**inhibit**

Inhibit indexing temporarily.

**reset**

Erase the indexed data.

**list**

Alias for **search**.

**search**

Search for content.

**status**

Provide status and statistics on the data indexed.

**tag**

Add, remove and list tags.

**test-sandbox**

Sandbox for a testing environment.