FoxTrot Search
A premier document search and categorization solution for macOS, enabling efficient indexing, searching, and organizing of documents across various formats.
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50
User Rating
1.0
Free/Trial Support
Supported
Starting Price
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Last Updated
Aug 04, 2026
Overview
What is FoxTrot Search?
FoxTrot Professional Search is a macOS tool for advanced document search and categorization, allowing users to create multiple indices, search by content and metadata, categorize results, and preview documents. It supports extensibility via iOS companion apps and server solutions for workgroups.
What is FoxTrot Search used for?
Top Features
- Create multiple indices from folders and volumes
- Index content from PDF, HTML, Mail, Office files, and more
- Search by content, metadata, filename, author, tags
- Categorize results by relevance, age, location, kind
- Preview documents within the app or via Quick Look
- Highlight found terms in distinct colors
- Update indices on demand or automatically
- Start searches from system menu or command keys
- Use AND/OR operators between search criteria
- Search without keywords by document type
How to use FoxTrot Search?
Install FoxTrot on macOS, create indices from folders, search using keywords or metadata, categorize results to narrow hits, preview documents, and use secondary searches. Extend functionality with iOS apps or server licenses for multi-user setups.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- High customizability and extensibility
- Supports multiple file formats and metadata
- Efficient categorization and narrowing of results
- Works offline with local indexing
- Integrates with iOS and server solutions for teams
Cons
- Primarily macOS-focused, limited cross-platform support
- May require learning curve for advanced features
- Server solutions need additional licensing
Use Cases
- Research projects involving multiple documents
- Archiving and retrieving decades of material
- Organizing media assets and identifying duplicates
- Team collaboration in workgroups or enterprises
- Personal document management on macOS
FoxTrot Search Pricing
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