This software is an open-source tool to index both web pages and files for easier management and searchability.
Swish-e is equipped with the GNOME libxml2 parser and a collection of filters, which enables it to index plain text, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel, e-mail, PDF, HTML, XML, and just about any file that can be converted to XML or HTML text. This feature adds a significant value to the application as it's one platform for different types of file formats making accessibility easier.
Most importantly, Swish-e is utilized for supplementing databases like the MySQL DBMS for very fast full-text searching. Pulling up data via databases can be time-consuming, but Swish-e proves helpful in making searching more efficient.
Overall, Swish-e is an excellent tool that has transformed indexing collections of files. It provides flexibility and saves precious time, which is very important in our fast-paced world.
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