Duplicate-File-Finder

A command-line utility for identifying and managing duplicate files.

Description

Duplicate-File-Finder is a utility designed to help you declutter your storage by efficiently finding and organizing duplicate files. It utilizes robust MD5 hashing for accurate comparisons, ensuring that duplicates are reliably detected.

Features

• Efficient MD5 Hashing: Employs the well-established MD5 algorithm to create unique fingerprints of files, guaranteeing accurate duplicate detection.
• Flexible Usage: Can be run directly with Go or used as a standalone executable, providing options for different workflows.
• Clear Output: Presents discovered duplicates in an organized and informative manner, enabling easy review and decision-making.
• Silly anotations and output.

Installation & Prerequisites

Golang (if you plan to run the source code directly) Option 1: Running from Source

Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/lilsheepyy/Duplicate-File-Finder.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd Duplicate-File-Finder

Run the application:

go run main.go

Option 2: Using the Compiled Executable

Download the pre-compiled executable (main.exe for Windows) the Releases section of this repository. Place the executable in your desired location. Usage Basic Usage:

main.exe (Path to folder)

Replace (Path to folder) with the actual path to the directory you want to scan for duplicates.

Example:

main.exe C:\Users\ExampleUser\Documents

Output

The utility will print a list of any discovered duplicate file groups, indicating the file paths within each group.

Contributing

Contributions to improve Duplicate-File-Finder are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:

• Fork this repository.
• Create a branch for your changes.
• Submit a pull request with a detailed description of your contributions.