Linux · Utilities
Recoll
Full-text search for your desktop
by Jean-Francois Dockes
Official site: flathub.org
About Recoll
Recoll is a document indexer. It finds keywords inside documents text as well as file
names.
It can search most document formats.
It can reach any storage place: files, archive members, email attachments, transparently
handling decompression.
One click will open the document inside a native editor or display an even quicker text
preview.
How to install Recoll
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.recoll.recoll
- Open Recoll once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Recoll free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Recoll is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Recoll from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.recoll.recoll. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Recoll safe?
Recoll downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
