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duperemove: Search for duplicate extents in a directory and show them.
$ duperemove -r ${path-to-directory}
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The command "duperemove -r ${path-to-directory}" is used to find and remove duplicate files in a specific directory.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "duperemove" is the name of the command.
  • "-r" is an option or flag that specifies that the command will recursively search for duplicate files in the given directory and its subdirectories.
  • "${path-to-directory}" is a placeholder for the actual path to the directory where you want to search for duplicate files. You need to replace this with the path to your desired directory.

When you execute this command, duperemove will analyze the files in the specified directory and its subdirectories, comparing their content to identify duplicates. Once duplicates are found, it will prompt you to choose which files to keep and which to remove.

It's important to exercise caution when using a command that can delete files. Make sure you double-check the command and confirm that you have a backup of any important files before proceeding.

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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