wumpus_ Desktop Search for Linux
Lightning-fast file search engine that keeps your entire file system indexed and searchable in real-time. Built for developers, sysadmins, and power users.
Why Choose Wumpus?
Everything you need for blazing-fast file search on Linux
Lightning-Fast Search
Query millions of documents in milliseconds. Inverted index technology delivers instant results across your entire file system.
Real-Time Indexing
Never miss a file change. Monitors your file system continuously and updates the index the moment files are created, modified, or deleted.
Multi-User Ready
Perfect for shared servers and team environments. Multiple users can search simultaneously without performance degradation.
Rock-Solid Stable
Battle-tested on collections with hundreds of gigabytes. Enterprise-grade reliability with zero downtime.
Developer Friendly
Full CLI support with powerful search operators. Integrate Wumpus into your scripts and workflows effortlessly.
Open Source GPL
Free to use, modify, and distribute. Licensed under the GNU General Public License. Your code, your rules.
What is Wumpus?
Wumpus is a powerful open-source search solution built specifically for Linux environments. Whether you're managing a personal workstation or a shared server with dozens of users, Wumpus keeps your files indexed and searchable with zero manual intervention.
The system operates in two primary modes:
- Desktop search mode - Index your home directory and find any file instantly
- Server mode - Deploy on shared infrastructure for team-wide file search
# Index your files
wumpus index --path ~/Documents
# Search instantly
wumpus search "project proposal"
# Filter by type and date
wumpus search "budget" --type pdf --after 2024-01-01
# Start web interface
wumpus serve --port 8080Ready to Supercharge Your File Search?
Join developers and sysadmins who trust Wumpus for lightning-fast file search on Linux.