Fast indexed search with filters (opt‑in) #307
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Feature description
🧠User story: Find files instantly with filters (type/size/date/extension).
😵💫Problem: Recursive scans are slow and battery‑heavy.
💡Proposal: Optional on‑device index per storage/folder with a filter UI.
✨Acceptance criteria: Opt‑in index build with progress and cancel.
Filters for type/date/size/extension; results update as you type.
Foreground service with battery guardrails.
🤝🤍Notes: Use SQLite/FTS for metadata only; global toggle to disable indexing.
Why do you want this feature?
Large local libraries need fast search without compromising privacy.
Additional information
Exclude folders option; show index size and last scan time.