“mate-search-tool” is a graphical tool used in the MATE desktop environment for searching for files. It provides a user-friendly interface for searching for files and folders on a local system.
With mate-search-tool, users can search for files based on various criteria such as name, size, type, modification date, and location. The search results can be displayed in a list and can be sorted based on different criteria such as name, size, and date modified.
Using mate-search-tool, users can quickly and easily locate files on their system without the need for complex command line options. This can be particularly useful for users who have large numbers of files and need an easy way to search and locate specific files.
If you encounter the below error while running the command mate-search-tool:
mate-search-tool: command not found
you may try installing the below package as per your choice of distribution:
| Distribution | Command |
|---|---|
| Debian | apt-get install mate-utils |
| Ubuntu | apt-get install mate-utils |
| Alpine | apk add mate-utils |
| Arch Linux | pacman -S mate-utils |
| Kali Linux | apt-get install mate-utils |
| Fedora | dnf install mate-search-tool |
| Raspbian | apt-get install mate-utils |
mate-search-tool Command Examples
1. Search files containing a specific string in their name in a specific directory:
# mate-search-tool --named=string --path=path/to/directory
2. Search files without waiting a user confirmation:
# mate-search-tool --start --named=string --path=path/to/directory
3. Search files with name matching a specific regular expression:
# mate-search-tool --start --regex=string --path=path/to/directory
4. Set a sorting order in search results:
# mate-search-tool --start --named=string --path=path/to/directory --sortby=name|folder|size|type|date
5. Set a descending sorting order:
# mate-search-tool --start --named=string --path=path/to/directory --descending
6. Search files owned by a specific user/group:
# mate-search-tool --start --user|group=value --path=path/to/directory