Yes — it comes from the SEC EDGAR full-text index and is refreshed on a schedule.

How is this different from the SEC Filings saver?

That one lists filings by type. This searches the text inside documents, so it shows which companies are actually discussing a subject right now.

No. This source is fully key-less.

Yes — free, no download, in your browser.

SEC Full-Text Search Screensaver

The SEC Full-Text Search screensaver shows filings whose actual text mentions a given phrase, from EDGAR's full-text index. Distinct from the site's SEC Filings saver, which lists filings by type — this searches inside the documents. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.

How the SEC Full-Text Search screensaver works

The background pipeline reads this from the SEC EDGAR full-text index and saves a snapshot the saver loads.

Filings whose actual text mentions a given phrase, from EDGAR's full-text index.

It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.

Colours can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.

A worked example

Filings whose actual text mentions a given phrase, from EDGAR's full-text index. Distinct from the site's SEC Filings saver, which lists filings by type — this searches inside the documents.

Settings & tips

Accent and Background recolour the display.
Run automation/run.py secfts to refresh the feed.
Press ESC to leave fullscreen.

Frequently asked questions

Is this real data?: Yes — it comes from the SEC EDGAR full-text index and is refreshed on a schedule.
How is this different from the SEC Filings saver?: That one lists filings by type. This searches the text inside documents, so it shows which companies are actually discussing a subject right now.
Is a key needed?: No. This source is fully key-less.
Is it free?: Yes — free, no download, in your browser.

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