---
title: "Find duplicate and visually similar media before cleanup with Czkawka"
description: "Scan local archives for duplicate files, similar images, similar videos, empties, and related cleanup targets before deleting or reorganizing them."
verification: "listed"
source: "https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka"
author: "qarmin"
publisher_type: "individual"
category:
  - "Image & Creative Automation"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "qarmin/czkawka"
  github_stars: 30600
---

# Find duplicate and visually similar media before cleanup with Czkawka

Scan local archives for duplicate files, similar images, similar videos, empties, and related cleanup targets before deleting or reorganizing them.

## Prerequisites

Czkawka CLI or GUI, local filesystem access

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

Install command or upstream instructions:

```
Install Czkawka from GitHub releases or your package manager, then use the CLI for scripted scans or the GUI to review duplicate, similar-image, and related cleanup findings before deleting files.
```

## Documentation

- https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/find-duplicate-and-visually-similar-media-before-cleanup-with-czkawka/)