eq
A fast CLI utility that detects duplicate files
Usage
eq [paths...] [options]
You can provide any mix of files and directories.
Directories are scanned recursively. Symlinks and zero-size files are skipped.
Description
eq scans files and directories, hashes their contents, and reports which files are exact duplicates.
It supports multiple hashing algorithms like sha256, blake3 and xxh64.
Options
| Flag |
Description |
--hash string |
Hash algorithm to use. Supported: sha256, blake3, xxh64. Defaults to blake3. |
-h, --help |
Show help. |
-v, --version |
Print version information. |
Examples
Scan the current directory:
eq
Detect duplicates in two directories:
eq ~/Pictures ~/Downloads
Use a specific hashing algorithm:
eq --hash sha256 /mnt/data