Duplicate file checks and cleanup

Purpose

1.1. Ensure no duplicate digital art assets exist within local/cloud storage, project folders, or delivery pipelines, maintaining file version integrity and reducing wasted storage.
1.2. Streamline file management through detection, review, and deletion or archiving of duplicate files across platforms to support efficient airbrushing operations and collaboration.
1.3. Prevent accidental overwrites and facilitate compliance with client agreements on unique deliverables by automated, scheduled duplicate checks and cleanups.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New file uploaded or modified within watched art asset folders.
2.2. Scheduled interval (daily, weekly, or custom) for entire repository scans.
2.3. Manual trigger by team member via dashboard or messaging command.
2.4. Project milestone completion or delivery readiness status.

Platform variants

3.1. Google Drive
• API: Files.list, Files.get — schedule periodic search with MD5 or metadata for duplication.
3.2. Dropbox
• /files/search_v2 — scan and flag duplicates by name/content hash; configure webhook on upload.
3.3. Microsoft OneDrive
• Graph API: /drive/root/search(q=) — search for file names/hashes, trigger on file upload.
3.4. Box
• Box Content API: Search endpoint — detect duplicates via metadata/content hash.
3.5. Amazon S3
• ListObjectsV2, GetObject — scan buckets; use Lambda for deduplication based on ETags.
3.6. pCloud
• API: listfolder, checksum — match checksums, schedule scan via API.
3.7. Egnyte
• Public API: /pubapi/v1/fs/search — implement hash-based duplicate assessment.
3.8. MEGA
• API: f — scan node tree, verify duplicate file fingerprints.
3.9. DigitalOcean Spaces
• Spaces API: List objects, Get object — run periodic deduplication.
3.10. Synology NAS
• DSM API: SYNO.FileStation — index and deduplicate using API every set interval.
3.11. SharePoint
• REST API: /_api/search/query — detect duplicates in document libraries.
3.12. GitHub
• Repos API: Compare contents — flag duplicate files by SHA or file path.
3.13. GitLab
• Repository Files API: List, Diff — scheduled duplicate check in project repos.
3.14. Nextcloud
• WebDAV: PROPFIND, checksum plugin — detect and move duplicates.
3.15. Smartsheet
• API: Get Sheet, List Attachments — automate duplicate attachment review.
3.16. Monday.com
• Files API: List/update files — identify duplicate uploads, prompt review.
3.17. Asana
• Attachments API: List, compare — check for repeated file attachments.
3.18. Airtable
• Records API: List, filter by file field — cycle through asset records for duplication.
3.19. Slack
• Files.list API — automate file list retrieval and hash-based duplication checks.
3.20. Trello
• Attachments API: List cards/attachments — find repeated assets, auto-flag for cleanup.

Benefits

4.1. Reduces manual asset sorting workload and storage costs.
4.2. Minimizes risks of outdated or conflicting art file versions used in projects.
4.3. Maintains consistent deliverables for client requirements and audit trails.
4.4. Empowers teams to scale project asset management efficiently and error-free.
4.5. Supports compliance and professional reputation by ensuring project uniqueness and clarity.