Search in Files app (NSFileproviderExtension)

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xyxy616161 OP

Created Feb ’18

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I'm developing a new extension in Files app.

When I start a search in the top search bar, files in my extension are not showing up in the list.

I tried to implement CSSearchableItem and index it to the corespotlight, but the items are only searchable in the corespotlight and not in Files app.

There is no clue in NSFileproviderExtension showing how to implement the search feature in the Files App.

How can I make my files searchable in Files app?

Thanks

Answered by DTS Engineer in 295606022

How can I make my files searchable in Files app?

I think the key point you’re missing here is that the Files app only searches the working set. Are you populating that with the files you’re trying to search for?

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DTS Engineer OP

Apple

Feb ’18

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How can I make my files searchable in Files app?

I think the key point you’re missing here is that the Files app only searches the working set. Are you populating that with the files you’re trying to search for?

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Quinn “The Eskimo!”
Apple Developer Relations, Developer Technical Support, Core OS/Hardware

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iDepth OP

Nov ’21

Hello Quinn, I am running into the same problem. Can you elaborate on what you mean by "populating the working set"?

Thank you and best regards

Frank

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DTS Engineer OP

Apple

Nov ’21

Can you elaborate on what you mean by "populating the working set"?

File providers aren’t really my thing — other folks in DTS take the lead on this technology — but my understanding is that the working set concept is pretty central to the whole business. It’s discussed in depth in WWDC 2017 Session 243 File Provider Enhancements.

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