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laktak committed Nov 5, 2024
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-a, --add-only add mode: only add new files, do not check existing (quicker)
-i, --show-ignored-only show-ignored mode: only show ignored files
-m, --show-missing show missing files/directories
-d, --include-dot include dot files
--force force update of damaged items (advanced usage only)
-S, --skip-symlinks do not follow symlinks
-R, --no-recurse do not recurse into subdirectories
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The advantage of the .chkbit files is that

- when you move a directory the index moves with it
- when you make a backup the index is also backed up
- when you make a backup the index is also backed up, a central index would need to be backed up separately
- if the index is just a play file it can't be damaged as easily
- if it is damaged, only one directory is affected
- if you split up your files over backups, the relevant index is alwys included
- when updating an index, only the index in one directory is affected, reducing the risk of errors
- also useful, when you move a directory the index moves with it

The disadvantage is obviously that you get hidden `.chkbit` files in your content folders.

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