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Remove Duplicate Files
Find exact copies in a shared folder and move extras to trash
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- Folder cleanup requestFolder cleanup request
Your teammate gives a folder link and asks the Agent to remove exact copies there.
- Cleanup preferencesCleanup preferences
Your choices set subfolder coverage and which existing copy stays when the location is clear.
- Existing filesExisting files
Your file details and contents let the Agent confirm exact matches before trashing copies.
- Cleanup reportCleanup report
Your report link shows kept and trashed files, plus any copies left for your review.
- Trashed copiesTrashed copies
Your extra copies move to the trash only after the Agent confirms they still match a retained copy.
- Cleanup reportCleanup report
Your report link shows kept and trashed files, plus any copies left for your review.
- Pending cleanup reportPending cleanup report
Your saved report identifies the exact-copy groups still waiting for a keeper.
- Keeper choicesKeeper choices
You supply the report link and one existing file link to keep for each pending group.
- Existing filesExisting files
Your file details and contents let the Agent confirm exact matches before trashing copies.
- Trashed copiesTrashed copies
Your extra copies move to the trash only after the Agent confirms they still match a retained copy.
- Cleanup reportCleanup report
Your report link shows kept and trashed files, plus any copies left for your review.
This Agent takes your folder link and compares file contents. Confirmed extra copies go to trash. Your folder report shows what stayed and which locations need your choice.
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Google DriveUsed as:
- Shared file storage tool
Google Drive holds the files the Agent compares, the copies it trashes, and the cleanup report.
Google ContactsUsed as:
- Shared file storage tool
Google Contacts holds the files the Agent compares, the copies it trashes, and the cleanup report.
DropboxUsed as:
- Shared file storage tool
Dropbox holds the files the Agent compares, the copies it trashes, and the cleanup report.
OneDriveUsed as:
- Shared file storage tool
OneDrive holds the files the Agent compares, the copies it trashes, and the cleanup report.
Microsoft SharePointUsed as:
- Shared file storage tool
Microsoft SharePoint holds the files the Agent compares, the copies it trashes, and the cleanup report.
Microsoft Office 365Used as:
- Shared file storage tool
Microsoft Office 365 holds the files the Agent compares, the copies it trashes, and the cleanup report.
Made for your industry
Remove Duplicate Files is made for businesses in these industries.
- Advertising and Marketing
Find exact copies of campaign assets and trash extras from shared folders.
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Find exact copies of clips and trash extras from shared project folders.
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Find identical drawing files and trash extra copies from project folders.
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Find exact copies of footage and trash extras from shared production folders.
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Find exact copies of client photos and trash extras from shoot folders.
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Find duplicate image files and record which copies stay in the shared folder.
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Find identical scene files and trash extras from shared production folders.
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Find identical shot assets and trash extra copies from shared folders.
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Made for your role
Remove Duplicate Files is made for people in these roles.
- Document Controller
Find exact copies of project files and record each kept location.
Show all Agents for the Document Controller role - Office Coordinator
Clear confirmed duplicate files from a shared office folder.
Show all Agents for the Office Coordinator role - Digital Asset Manager
Find exact copies of media assets and record which files stay.
Show all Agents for the Digital Asset Manager role - Records Manager
Find identical records and record which copies remain in the folder.
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Find identical media files and flag unclear keeper locations for review.
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Made for your department
Remove Duplicate Files is made for people in these departments.
- Administration
Clear exact duplicates from shared office folders and report the results.
Show all Agents for the Administration department - Document Control
Find identical project documents and record kept and trashed copies.
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Find exact copies of shared media files and record which copy stays.
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Find exact copies of shared records and list those kept or trashed.
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How Remove Duplicate Files works
6 steps, in order, on every run.
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Scan the Shared FolderList files in the folder you provide and any subfolders you include. Flag files that cannot be checked.
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Compare File ContentsDownload files and compare their complete contents, even when their names differ. Leave files that cannot be downloaded for review.
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Choose a Copy to KeepUse your keeper rule for copies in one folder. Seek your choice when copies span folders without a preferred location.
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Trash Confirmed Extra CopiesRecheck file contents before moving extras to trash. Leave changed files and files without trash access in place.
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Save the Cleanup ReportList kept and trashed file links in the requested folder. Name skipped files and any duplicate group awaiting your keeper choice.
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Finish Cleanup After Your ChoiceResume when you send keeper links for pending groups. Recheck contents, trash confirmed extras, and update the same report.
How to Get Started
Connect the tools you already use, such as Google Drive, Google Contacts or Dropbox.
6 tools
- Choose whether cleanup includes subfolders beneath the folder named in each request.
- Choose the keeper rule for copies in the same folder: keep the oldest or newest file by creation time.
- Optionally name a preferred existing folder for the retained copy when identical files span folders; otherwise the requester chooses among their existing locations.
- Give the Agent access to list and download files, create and update the cleanup report, and move authorized duplicates to trash.
Use safe mode to approve every result before it goes out, or let the Agent run automatically.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Remove Duplicate Files:
Yes. You choose during setup whether the Agent scans subfolders beneath the requested folder.
You choose an oldest or newest rule for copies in one folder. You can also pick a preferred existing folder; otherwise, you choose the keeper when copies span folders.
No. Files the Agent cannot compare, recheck, or move to trash stay in place. Your report names the reason, and the Agent never permanently deletes files.
It stops and asks you. The Agent does not guess when it reaches a decision you have not approved.
Yes. Every run creates a plain-language log that you can review and export. Logs are kept for twelve months.
The Agent stops at the end of the billing month and its tool connections are removed. Your run logs remain available for twelve months.
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