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Fast, fuzzy file search for macOS

Create a macOS app for lightning-fast, typo-tolerant file search across indexed content. Aimed at developers and power users.

Why now

macOS users lack a fast, fuzzy search tool that integrates content grep.

Who for
Developers and power users
Business model
One-time fee or subscription
Effort
A few months

macOS users struggle with slow, inflexible file search tools. Build a macOS app that offers fuzzy search, typo tolerance, and indexed content grep, all in under 1 ms. Charge a one-time fee or subscription. Launch with core search functionality and expand with advanced filters. The risk is competition from existing tools.

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