Effortless File Search: Automatic Database Updates with Every Query

[samomar]

Hey, I just want to say thanks for all the hard work you’ve put into FSearch, it’s a fantastic tool! I’m planning to explore the codebase and contribute whenever possible, but I had an idea that I thought could be useful whenever there’s a chance to consider it.

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I often search for newly downloaded or generated files and try to remember to manually refresh the database each time. However, I sometimes forget, resulting in outdated search results. Fixed update intervals aren’t ideal, as updates might slow down the system if triggered at critical times.

Describe the solution you’d like
An option for FSearch to automatically update the database with each search, restricted to once every 15 minutes (customizable). This way, I know that every time I use FSearch, I can expect the database to be updated, ensuring accurate and current search results without manual intervention.

Describe alternatives you’ve considered
Setting fixed update intervals, which might miss recent files or cause slowdowns, or triggering manual updates with a shortcut.

Additional context
A checkbox in the "Database" preferences for “Update database on search,” with an adjustable interval setting, would provide reliable and up-to-date results while keeping system performance stable.