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Fdupes
Usage
Finds duplicate files in a given set of directories.
shell
fdupes OPTIONS DIRS| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-d --delete | Prompt user for files to preserve, deleting all others. |
-r --recurse | For every directory given follow subdirectories encountered within. |
-I --immediate | Delete duplicates as they are encountered. |
When deleting, use -I to just cleanup on the go. If using the delete prompt, confirm your choices by pressing the key DELETE at the end.
Example
Search for duplicate files in the current directory:
shell
fdupes .