Description:
Duplicate file finder and an enhanced fork of 'fdupes'
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
duplicate-finder
cli
system-utility
file-management
cleanup
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Install:
brew install jdupes
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About:
jdupes is a powerful command-line utility for identifying duplicate files on your system. It works by comparing file checksums and other metadata to find exact matches, helping you reclaim valuable disk space. As an actively maintained fork of fdupes, it includes significant performance improvements and additional features.
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Key Features:
- High-performance duplicate detection using checksums
- Interactive mode for selecting files to keep or delete
- Recurses into subdirectories to scan entire folder trees
- Option to create hardlinks or symlinks instead of deleting files
- Extensive control over comparison parameters and output
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Use Cases:
- Cleaning up duplicate photos, videos, and documents to free up disk space
- Organizing large media libraries or backup directories
- Finding duplicate configuration or log files across a system
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Alternatives:
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fdupes
– jdupes is a fork of fdupes with significant performance enhancements and more features.
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dupeGuru
– dupeGuru offers a graphical user interface, whereas jdupes is a command-line only tool.
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