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DIRECT INODE & MFT SEARCHInode Lightning Search

Sub-second direct inode & MFT search across millions of files.

DiskUni's Search module bypasses sluggish operating system search indexing services. By reading low-level Master File Table (MFT) records and raw filesystem inodes directly, it queries over 2,000,000 files in under 400 milliseconds. Enjoy instantaneous regex searching, size operators, modification date filters, and deep extension matching with zero background CPU or battery drain.

DiskUni — Inode File Search
Search Module Interface Screenshot
01 / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Query Latency
< 4 ms

Sub-millisecond query execution as you type

Index Traversal
Direct MFT / Inode

Reads raw filesystem table records without walking folder trees

Background Overhead
0% CPU / 0 Battery Drain

Zero continuous background indexer services running in tray

Query Syntax
Regex, Size & Date Ops

Supports `ext:iso size:>2gb modified:<30d` syntax

02 / CORE CAPABILITIES & DEEP DIVE
Raw Speed

Direct Hardware-Speed MFT Traversal

Queries the Master File Table directly on NTFS drives, reading metadata for millions of files in under half a second.

Advanced Syntax

Power-User Query Operators

Combine size thresholds, file extensions, and date ranges effortlessly (e.g. `*.log size:>100mb dm:yesterday`).

Regex Engine

Full Regular Expression Support

Search complex regex patterns across filenames, directory paths, and extension variants instantly.

Real-Time

Instant Live Results As You Type

Search results update seamlessly on every keystroke with zero UI stutter or dropped frames.

03 / HOW IT WORKS & WORKFLOW
01

Open Search Cockpit

Press `Ctrl + F` or click the Search tab to summon the lightning search bar.

ENGINE DETAIL:MFT records are ready in memory instantly.
02

Type Keywords or Operators

Type search terms or combine operators like `ext:mp4 size:>1gb` to filter targets.

ENGINE DETAIL:Results stream live in under 4ms.
03

Instant Context Actions

Right-click or press Enter to Open, Reveal in Explorer, Copy Path, or Send to Purge Queue.

ENGINE DETAIL:Execute instant bulk actions on search results.
04 / PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
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Benchmark MetricDiskUni (Search)TraditionalEngineering Note
Search Speed (2M Files)3.8 ms4.5 s - 12.0 s (Windows Search)Direct raw MFT memory queries vs. disk-bound OS indexers
Background Indexer CPU0.0% (No background service)5% - 25% CPU spikesDiskUni never runs background indexing processes while you work
Regex Search SupportBuilt-in Regex EngineUnsupported or very slowInstant evaluation of regex patterns across file paths
05 / POWER USER TIPS & SHORTCUTS
Ctrl + F / Cmd + F

Instant Search Focus

Focus the search input field instantly from any view.

Ctrl + Shift + C

Copy Exact File Path

Copy the full absolute filesystem path of the selected search result to your clipboard.

06 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is DiskUni Search so fast without running a background indexer?

DiskUni parses the NTFS Master File Table (MFT) and low-level inode tables directly into memory in under 400ms upon search request, eliminating the need for battery-draining continuous background indexers.

What query operators are supported?

DiskUni supports `ext:`, `size:`, `dm:` (date modified), `dc:` (date created), boolean operators (`AND`, `OR`, `NOT`), wildcards (`*`, `?`), and full regular expressions.

Can I search inside external USB drives and network shares?

Yes! DiskUni searches external SSDs, USB flash drives, and mounted network drives seamlessly.

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Reclaim your drive's storage in seconds.

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