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jdupes:tldr:4e4a4

jdupes: Search a single directory.
$ jdupes ${path-to-directory}
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The command "jdupes ${path-to-directory}" uses the program "jdupes" to find and identify duplicate files within the specified directory.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "jdupes": This is a command-line tool used for identifying and comparing duplicate files. It searches for and compares files in order to determine if they are duplicates or not.

  • ${path-to-directory}: This is a placeholder for the actual path to the directory you want to search for duplicates within. You need to replace "${path-to-directory}" with the specific path to your target directory. For example, if you want to search for duplicates in the "documents" directory located in your "home" folder, you would replace "${path-to-directory}" with "/home/your-username/documents".

When you run this command, the "jdupes" program will scan the specified directory and compare the files within it. It will identify duplicate files by comparing their content, file names, or other criteria. The program will then list out the duplicate files it found and provide details about them, such as their paths and sizes.

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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