Pockity Frequently asked questions, tips and documentation for Pockity - Simple personal budgeting and expense tracking

Spotlight Search Integration

Spotlight Search integration allows you to quickly find your financial entries directly from your iOS or macOS device’s system-wide search feature. This lets you access specific expenses, income records, or transactions without opening the app first.

Why is Spotlight Search useful?

  • Instant access to recent or frequently used entries.
  • Search by keywords found in entry notes, categories, tags, and amounts.
  • Saves time by reducing navigation steps within the app.
  • Improves productivity with seamless cross-app searching.

How does Spotlight Search work in Pockity?

  • Entries saved in Pockity are indexed by the operating system.
  • You can invoke Spotlight Search (swipe down on the Home Screen or press Command+Space on Mac).
  • Type search terms related to your expenses or income, such as merchant names, tags, or amounts.
  • Matching Pockity entries appear in the search results with entry details.
  • Tap or click the results to open the entry inside the Pockity app.

How to enable or manage Spotlight Search for Pockity?

  • Ensure Pockity has permission to index data in your device’s Spotlight settings.
  • Indexing occurs automatically upon app usage for new and modified entries.
  • If entries aren’t appearing in search results, try restarting the device or reinstalling the app.

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