Description:
Instant fuzzy finder for files including system and hidden files
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.6.4@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
fuzzy-finder
file-search
productivity
developer-tools
macos
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Install:
brew install --cask thelowtechguys-cling
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About:
Cling is an instant fuzzy finder that provides rapid file searching capabilities across the entire filesystem, including system directories and hidden files that are typically excluded from standard search tools. It uses an efficient fuzzy matching algorithm to deliver near-instant results as you type, eliminating the need to remember exact file paths or navigate complex directory structures manually.
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Key Features:
- Instant fuzzy search across all files including system and hidden files
- Lightning-fast results with minimal typing required
- Native macOS integration with Spotlight-like speed
- Simple keyboard-driven interface for efficient navigation
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Use Cases:
- Quickly locating configuration files scattered across system directories
- Finding project files when you only remember partial names
- Accessing hidden dotfiles and system resources without using Terminal
- Searching for documents across multiple folder hierarchies
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Alternatives:
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fzf
– Command-line fuzzy finder requiring terminal usage
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Spotlight
– macOS native search but excludes many system files by default
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Alfred
– Full-featured launcher with broader scope but heavier resource usage
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| Jun 30, 2026 5:37pm |
2.6.4 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
7f0f88cf |
| Jun 26, 2026 8:54am |
2.6.3 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
67b034cd |
| Jun 24, 2026 5:22pm |
2.6.2 |
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603473c0 |
| Jun 22, 2026 6:25pm |
2.6.1 |
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141f7d4b |
| Jun 20, 2026 11:23am |
2.6.1b1 |
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7ed477b4 |
| Jun 16, 2026 6:21pm |
2.6.0 |
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87f63033 |
| Jun 12, 2026 5:31pm |
2.5.0 |
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6fb1e412 |
| Jun 4, 2026 10:58pm |
2.4.0 |
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d16cff40 |
| May 11, 2026 5:51pm |
2.3.2 |
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3b45cda4 |
| May 6, 2026 8:17pm |
2.3.1 |
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77b54efa |
| May 4, 2026 7:58pm |
2.3.0 |
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294777f5 |
| Apr 26, 2026 1:39pm |
2.2.0 |
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3613c1f9 |
| Apr 8, 2026 7:56pm |
2.1.3 |
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0386f7bd |
| Apr 8, 2026 5:06pm |
2.1.2 |
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8118bc40 |
| Apr 4, 2026 7:42pm |
2.1.1 |
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6b4ecb20 |
| Apr 2, 2026 5:03pm |
2.0.1 |
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42e3d86c |
| Apr 1, 2026 10:41pm |
2.0.0 |
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