Duplicate Files Finder is a Python project that helps you identify duplicate files within a specified directory. It provides a simple and efficient way to locate identical files, allowing you to manage your storage space effectively.
Have you ever wondered if there are duplicate files cluttering your directories and consuming unnecessary disk space? Duplicate Files Finder is here to help! This project is a command-line utility that quickly scans a target directory, analyzes the contents of the files, and identifies any duplicates. By running this tool, you can easily spot identical files and decide which ones to keep or delete.
- Fast and efficient duplicate file identification.
- Customizable directory scanning for finding duplicates within a specific location.
- Support for various file formats, ensuring a comprehensive search.
- Clear and concise command-line interface for ease of use.
The project repository contains the following files and directories:
├── LICENSE
├── README.md
├── clearScreen.py
├── files
│ ├── file1.txt
│ └── file2.txt
├── main.py
LICENSE: The license file specifying the terms and conditions of using this project.README.md: This file, providing essential information about the project.clearScreen.py: A Python script to clear the console screen for a better user experience.files: A directory containing sample files for testing the Duplicate Files Finder.main.py: The main Python script responsible for scanning and identifying duplicate files.
To use the Duplicate Files Finder, follow these steps:
- Clone the GitHub repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/mdhasnainali/Duplicate-Files-Finder.git- Navigate to the project directory:
cd Duplicate-Files-Finder- Make sure you have Python 3.x installed.
To run the Duplicate Files Finder, use the following command:
python main.py You can replace replace checking_dir with the absolute path of the directory you want to scan for duplicate files.
The utility will then analyze the specified directory and display a list of duplicate files, if any.
Contributions to this project are welcome! If you have any suggestions, bug fixes, or new features to propose, feel free to create an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Thank you for checking out Duplicate Files Finder! We hope this tool helps you keep your file system organized and clutter-free. If you encounter any issues or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Happy organizing!
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