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FILE LIBRARY CLEANUP · Workflow idea

Find duplicate files without risking the version your team needs.

Review a selected file collection for likely duplicates and prepare a short list showing which copies appear to match. Let an owner choose which version to keep and whether to rename or remove the others; no file should be changed or discarded until the exact files and action have been checked and approved.

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Starts with
Files in a selected collection
Produces
A review list of possible duplicates and suggested actions, awaiting confirmation from the responsible file owner.
Category
Reviews & approvals

01 / The starting point

A clear request.
A useful direction.

A folder or collection the file owner has approved for cleanup review

“Identify likely duplicate files and prepare a cleanup proposal, requiring owner approval before renaming, moving, or deleting anything.”
An example request · Make it specific to your team.

02 / The work

5 tasks.
One useful outcome.

Helps individuals and teams reduce clutter in shared file collections while keeping cleanup decisions with the people responsible for the files.

  1. Choose a collection for review

    Select a folder or file collection the responsible owner has approved, and avoid expanding the scope without permission.

  2. Find files that appear to be duplicates

    Compare names, contents, and available details to identify likely matches without treating similarity as proof.

  3. Prepare a keep-and-cleanup proposal

    Show the files side by side and suggest which copy might be retained or labeled for later review.

  4. Check ownership and intended use

    Have the owner verify that the files are truly redundant and that no copy is needed for another person, record, or process.

  5. Approve each file change

    Require explicit approval of the exact files and action before renaming, moving to a discard area, or permanently removing anything.

03 / The result

Something useful.
Something to build on.

A review list of possible duplicates and suggested actions, awaiting confirmation from the responsible file owner.

AmbactiWorkflow folio · 5 steps

Review duplicate file cleanup

Reviews & approvals · Example outcome

The handoff

A review list of possible duplicates and suggested actions, awaiting confirmation from the responsible file owner.

Keep in mind

Similar files may not be interchangeable, and a broad cleanup can affect important records or other people’s work. Keep the review limited to an approved location, compare likely matches and ownership, and require the owner to approve each exact rename, move, or deletion before it happens.

04 / Make it yours

Set the brief.
Set the standard.

A few choices shape the work around your team.

Set the allowed folder scope

Choose the specific collections to review and name the people responsible for them.

Decide how likely duplicates are presented

Show enough file details and context for an owner to compare possible matches.

Choose safe cleanup options

Prefer a reversible label or holding area and define when permanent removal may be considered.

Assign file owners and approvers

Identify who verifies each match and approves the specific files and cleanup action.

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