Overview
What Finder - Search Files does
Uses the native Finder Spotlight search API and rejects empty or excessively long queries.
View every Finder app action available in ActionClip.
| Category | Apple Apps |
|---|---|
| Action type | Built-in |
| Default result | Open another app or website |
| Internet | Depends on the destination app |
Example
Action and outcome
| Action | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Finder - Search FilesSelected text: Q3 roadmap notes | Finder opens Spotlight results for the selection. |
Workflow
Use Finder - Search Files
Follow these steps to search Spotlight results in Finder for selected text with ActionClip.
- Select the text you want to use.
- Choose Finder - Search Files from ActionClip.
- The destination opens with your selection ready to use.
Before you add it
Requirements and privacy
- Before you start: Finder and Spotlight search must be available.
- Your selected text: ActionClip passes the selected text only to this Apple app on your Mac. The Apple app controls any later iCloud sync or network use.
Inspect before installing
Action script
The script below is included so you can inspect how the action works before downloading it.
Built-in definition
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