51Priority score
Sources: Hacker NewsSignals: comments 0 · points 2
GitHub: https://github.com/titleunknown/Spotlight-Off
Discovered: 2026-10-03
What it is
What it does
Disable spotlight indexing on external drives when connected.
Problem
It helps users manage Spotlight indexing to prevent unwanted indexing of external drives.
Who pays
macOS users with external drives
Weaknesses
null
What could be built instead
Opportunity
Enhance user interface for better usability.
MVP
A simple tool that disables Spotlight indexing for external drives.
Differentiation
Could offer additional features for indexing management.
Score breakdown
Інструмент пріоритизації черги на ручну перевірку, НЕ прогноз прибутку.
Demand+1HN 2 балів, +0★/добу, джерел 1
Monetization+18pricing знайдено:
Competition+8null
Niche+6null
BuildDifficulty+10A simple tool that disables Spotlight indexing for external drives.
AI/Automation+8null
Evidence
Disable spotlight indexing on external drives when connected.
Show HN: Spotlight Off – Automatically Disable macOS Spotlight Indexing