---
title: "Finder - Search Files action for ActionClip"
canonical_url: "https://actionclip.app/actions/apple-finder-app-search-files"
document_type: "standalone_action"
official: true
action_count: 1
catalog_schema_version: 1
catalog_revision: "2026-09-04.1"
catalog_published_at: "2026-09-04T10:30:00Z"
---

# Finder - Search Files action for ActionClip

Search Spotlight results in Finder for selected text.

## What it does

Uses the native Finder Spotlight search API and rejects empty or excessively long queries.

## Action details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category | Apple Apps |
| Action type | Built-in |
| Default result | Open another app or website |
| Internet | Depends on the destination app |

## Action and outcome

| Action | Outcome |
| --- | --- |
| **Finder - Search Files** — Selected text: Q3 roadmap notes | Finder opens Spotlight results for the selection. |

## How to search Spotlight results in Finder for selected text with ActionClip

1. Select the text you want to use.
2. Choose **Finder - Search Files** from ActionClip.
3. The destination opens with your selection ready to use.

## Requirements

Finder and Spotlight search must be available.

## Privacy

ActionClip passes the selected text only to this Apple app on your Mac. The Apple app controls any later iCloud sync or network use.

## Action script

````text
marketplace_apple_app_510a0c00-0410-4d9a-a001-000000000410
````

## Links

- [HTML listing](https://actionclip.app/actions/apple-finder-app-search-files)
- [Download action definition](https://actionclip.app/actions/apple-finder-app-search-files.actionclip)
- [All Finder app actions](https://actionclip.app/actions/apple-finder-app)
- [Browse Apple Apps actions](https://actionclip.app/marketplace#marketplace-appleApps)
- [All Marketplace listings](https://actionclip.app/marketplace)