Better Finder FAQs

Question 1

How does Better Finder integrate with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Better Finder integrates with Claude Desktop via an MCP server. You can start the server using `better-finder server` and configure Claude to use Better Finder for searching your local files. This allows you to use natural language to find the files you need.

Question 2

What is Better Finder and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Better Finder is a developer tool that indexes and searches documents using semantic understanding. It integrates with Claude Desktop via an MCP server, enabling powerful and intuitive file discovery.

Question 3

What makes Better Finder different from other file search tools?

Accepted Answer

Better Finder combines semantic search, keyword matching, and fuzzy filename search. The Git-like workflow offers control over indexed data, and Claude integration allows you to leverage AI for intelligent file discovery and organization. The tool respects privacy with `.betterfinderignore` support.

Question 4

How does Better Finder's Git-like staging workflow work?

Accepted Answer

Similar to Git, Better Finder uses 'add,' 'rm,' 'status,' and 'index' commands to stage files for indexing. This gives you precise control over which files are included in your search index, excluding sensitive data with `.betterfinderignore`.

Question 5

What file types does Better Finder support?

Accepted Answer

Better Finder supports a wide range of file types including documents (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT), spreadsheets (XLSX, XLS, CSV), presentations (PPTX, PPT), and data files (JSON, XML).

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