File sharing is how SeeleSeek makes your music and files available to other users on the Soulseek network. You choose which folders to share, and SeeleSeek indexes them so they appear in other users’ search results.
Shared folders
The Shares settings panel shows a summary of everything you are currently sharing: the total number of folders, files, and the combined size.
Adding a folder
Open Settings
Go to SeeleSeek → Settings (⌘,) and select Shares from the sidebar.
Click Add Folder
Click Add Folder at the bottom of the shared folders list.
Select a folder
A system file picker opens. Choose one or more folders and click Share. You can select multiple folders at once.
Wait for indexing
SeeleSeek scans the folder and indexes its contents. A progress indicator shows the scan status. Once complete, the folder appears in the list with a file count and total size.
Removing a folder
Click the remove button (minus icon) next to any folder in the list to stop sharing it. SeeleSeek removes it from the index immediately, so it will no longer appear in search results.
Rescanning
Click Rescan to manually re-index all shared folders. This is useful after adding, moving, or deleting files within a shared folder outside of SeeleSeek.
Options
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|
| Rescan on startup | On | Automatically re-indexes all shared folders each time SeeleSeek launches. Keeps your shared library up to date without manual rescanning. |
| Share hidden files | Off | When enabled, files and folders whose names begin with a . (hidden files on macOS) are included in the index. |
Turning off Rescan on startup can speed up launch time if you have a large shared library that does not change often.
How indexing works
When you add a folder, SeeleSeek recursively scans it and builds an index of every file it contains. This index is what other users search against when they query the network.
The index stores each file’s name, path, size, and any available metadata. SeeleSeek does not upload files proactively — files are transferred only when another user explicitly requests one and a transfer slot is available.
Any user on the Soulseek network can browse your shared folders by visiting your user profile. Only add folders whose contents you are comfortable sharing publicly. Do not share folders containing personal documents, passwords, or other sensitive files.