Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is DedCore?
DedCore is a blazing-fast, privacy-first file deduplication tool written in Rust. It finds, analyzes, and helps you safely remove duplicate and similar files from your system. It’s like Marie Kondo, but for your hard drive.
Is DedCore safe? Will it delete my important files?
DedCore never deletes anything without your explicit confirmation. Duplicates are quarantined first, so you can review and restore before committing to deletion. (We’re not monsters.)
What platforms does DedCore support?
Linux, macOS, and Windows. If you’re on DOS, we salute your dedication, but you’re on your own.
How does DedCore find duplicates?
It uses a combination of cryptographic hashes (SHA-256, Blake3, xxHash3) and content analysis. For similar files, it uses Levenshtein distance (for text) and perceptual hashing (for images). Basically, it’s smarter than your average bear.
Can DedCore find similar (not just identical) files?
Yes! Set the similarity threshold for text or images, and DedCore will group files that are almost twins—typos, filtered images, and more.
Does DedCore work on external drives or network shares?
Absolutely. As long as your OS can see the files, DedCore can scan them. Just point it at the right path.
How fast is DedCore?
Fast. Like, “I blinked and it was done” fast. Thanks to Rust, parallel processing, and memory-mapped files, DedCore chews through terabytes like a champ.
What file types does DedCore support?
All of them. Images, videos, documents, archives, spreadsheets, you name it. If it’s a file, it’s fair game.
Can I automate DedCore?
Yes! DedCore is script-friendly and works great in cron jobs, batch files, and shell scripts. Set it and forget it (until your disk is clean).
Where does DedCore store quarantined files?
In ~/.dedcore/quarantine by default. You can restore or delete them at your leisure.
How do I update DedCore?
Just run the installer again. It’ll fetch the latest version. Or check Changelog for what’s new.
Help! Something broke!
First, don’t panic. Check the CLI Reference, Installation, or Contact Support. If all else fails, try turning it off and on again.
Can I contribute to DedCore?
Absolutely! Check out the Contributing page. We love PRs, issues, and even typo fixes.
Is DedCore open source?
Yes! The code is on GitHub. Fork it, star it, or just admire it from afar.
Will DedCore ever have a GUI?
Maybe! For now, enjoy the power of the CLI. (And the street cred that comes with it.)
Still have questions? Contact us and we’ll do our best to help (or at least send you a meme).