# plocate
> Much faster locate using posting lists for file search

## Summary
Fast file locator using posting list indexes, significantly faster than mlocate

## Capabilities
- Find files by name using pre-built indexes
- Much faster than mlocate
- Smaller index size
- Drop-in replacement for mlocate

## When to Use
- You need to quickly find files by name
- You want a faster replacement for mlocate

## When NOT to Use
- You need macOS or Windows support

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/plocate
