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jdupes:tldr:c4680

jdupes: Search all directories recursively.
$ jdupes --recurse ${path-to-directory}
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This command is using the jdupes tool, which is a command-line utility used to find and remove duplicate files in a given directory.

The command syntax is as follows: jdupes --recurse ${path-to-directory}

Explanation of each part:

  • jdupes: This is the command to execute the jdupes tool.
  • --recurse: This option specifies that jdupes should search recursively through all the directories and subdirectories under the given path.
  • ${path-to-directory}: This is typically replaced with the actual path to the directory where you want to find duplicate files. Replace it with the appropriate directory path on your system.

By running this command, jdupes will scan the specified directory and its subdirectories, identifying any duplicate files. The duplicated files will be listed in the terminal output, and you can then decide how to handle 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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