Scherlokk

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Beyond Spotlight

Scherlokk searches files beyond the Spotlight index, including hidden and system files on accessible volumes.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Data collection

The privacy policy says support requests may collect the user's IP address, email address, and information provided such as crash logs or diagnostics.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

File comparison

Scherlokk compares text and binary files and displays differences, while folder comparison searches through subfolders and files.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

File formats

Built-in decoders cover PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, XML, RTF, RTFD, EPUB, XLS, XLSX, HTML, XHTML, and image formats with text recognition; other files are searched as raw data.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker describes Scherlokk as intended for macOS users who want to keep their files under control.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

License limits

The pricing page says personal-use licenses allow installation on three Macs within a household, while commercial use allows one computer unless additional seats are purchased.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

OCR

OCR recognizes and searches text inside images, scanned documents, screenshots, and other photo-based files.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Permission requirement

The user manual says Scherlokk requires Full Disk Access permission to search all folders on the computer.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Privacy

The maker says searches for similar pictures run locally; its privacy policy says Scherlokk reads files in the selected search folder and does not write or modify them, except when the user chooses to remove files.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Product

Scherlokk is a Mac file search and comparison utility that searches files matching user criteria.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Search locations

It can search built-in and external storage, iCloud Drive, and network volumes including AFP, SMB, and FTP.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Similar image search

Users can search for visually similar pictures from a reference image and adjust similarity, folders, exclusions, and size or date filters.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

Support

The maker says it responds to support requests, bug reports, and feedback, though replies can sometimes take more than a few days.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

System requirement

The Scherlokk page lists macOS 10.15 or later and compatibility with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.naarakstudio.com · read 7 Oct 2026

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