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balooctl: Clean the index database.
$ balooctl purge
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The command "balooctl purge" is used to delete and clear the indexed databases and files created by the Baloo file indexing service in KDE (K Desktop Environment).

Baloo is a file indexing and search framework designed to help users quickly locate files on their system. It indexes various file types and metadata to provide fast search results. However, over time, the indexed databases can become large and may contain outdated or unnecessary information.

The "balooctl purge" command is used to remove the existing indexed data and databases created by Baloo. It effectively clears the index and starts fresh for a more accurate and up-to-date file search experience.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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