czkawka
A multi-platform desktop utility to find and remove unnecessary files like duplicates, empty folders, similar images, and more.
What is czkawka?
Czkawka (and its newer GUI frontend Krokiet) is a free, open-source desktop application designed to help users clean up their computers by identifying and removing unnecessary files. It offers a wide range of tools to find duplicates, empty folders, similar media, temporary files, and other clutter, helping to reclaim disk space and organize data efficiently.
Users across Linux, Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, and Android who need a privacy-focused, offline tool to manage disk space by finding and removing junk files, duplicates, and similar media. It also targets developers looking to integrate file-scanning functionality via its reusable Rust core library.
Developers choose Czkawka for its combination of speed (multithreaded Rust), privacy (fully offline), and modularity (multiple frontends from a shared core). It provides a comprehensive, ad-free alternative to commercial cleaners with advanced features like similar media detection and a portable CLI for automation.
Overview
Multi functional app to find duplicates, empty folders, similar images etc.
Use Cases
Best For
- Finding and removing duplicate files based on hash, size, or name to free up disk space.
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