fdupes:tldr:cb7ff

fdupes: Search a single directory.

fdupes

$ fdupes ${path-to-directory}

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The command "fdupes" is used to find and identify duplicate files within a specified directory. Here's a breakdown of the command:

fdupes: This is the name of the command. It is short for "find duplicates" and is used to scan files and directories for duplicates.
${path-to-directory}: This is a placeholder for the actual path to the directory that you want to scan for duplicates. You need to replace "${path-to-directory}" with the actual path to the directory on your system.

When you execute this command, fdupes will analyze the files within the specified directory and look for duplicates based on their contents. It compares the file names, sizes, and checksums to determine duplicates.

After finding duplicates, fdupes will display a list of files that are duplicated, allowing you to choose what to do with them, such as deleting or moving them.

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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