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
Features
File Search