Search your files by meaning.
Find that document you vaguely remember. No cloud. No subscription. Runs locally.
$ idx "quarterly revenue projections"
~/Documents/Finance/Q3_2024_Planning.pdf [p.4]
Revenue projections for Q3 show 12% growth over...
~/Notes/meetings/board-prep.md [L23]
Need to review quarterly revenue projections before...
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Download
Direct downloads (no installer). Pick the right build for your platform.
Quick install (Linux/macOS)
# Linux (amd64)
curl -fsSL https://idx.wtf/dl/idx-linux-amd64 -o idx && chmod +x idx
# macOS (Apple Silicon)
curl -fsSL https://idx.wtf/dl/idx-macos-arm64 -o idx && chmod +x idx
Pricing
No license keys, no DRM — honor system.
How it works
idx add ~/Documents— index your filesidx "what you're looking for"— search by meaning- That's it. No account, no cloud, no config.
FAQ
Does it send my files anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally. No network requests, ever.
What files does it support?
Text files, Markdown, code (50+ languages), and PDFs.
How is this different from Spotlight/Everything?
Those search filenames and exact keywords. idx understands meaning.