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Baloo

Enables file search across system, provides file indexing capabilities, and integrates with KDE Plasma applications.

Made by KDE®

  • indexing

  • indexer

What is Baloo?

Baloo is the file indexing and search framework integrated within the KDE Plasma desktop environment. It operates as a background service to index files and metadata, enabling applications to leverage its file search capabilities. The system provides a limited set of customization options through the KDE System Settings interface, while more advanced configuration can be accessed by directly editing the underlying configuration file

Highlights

  • File indexing and metadata extraction in the background
  • Integrated file search functionality for applications
  • Limited user-facing settings in System Settings
  • Ability to directly edit configuration file for advanced customization

Platforms

  • Linux

Languages

  • English

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Features

    • File Search