Cardinal Search

Cardinal provides a macOS‑only file search application that emphasizes speed and accuracy. It indexes the filesystem and offers a query language compatible with the popular Everything syntax while extending it with macOS‑specific features such as Finder‑tag matching, size filters, and content‑based searches inside supported file types.

The tool is aimed at users who need rapid, precise file retrieval on macOS, including power users and developers who work with large directory trees. It supports internationalisation through an in‑app language selector, and integrates with macOS shortcuts and Quick Look for seamless navigation from the search window to file preview, opening, or revealing in Finder.

Installation is available via Homebrew or pre‑built releases, and the project can be compiled from source using Rust, Node.js, and Tauri on macOS 12 or newer. The README documents the full query syntax, keyboard shortcuts, and build instructions.