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https://github.com/arekasek/filefinder
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/arekasek/filefinder
- Owner: arekasek
- Created: 2024-07-31T21:05:09.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-07-31T21:32:16.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-06T12:24:48.823Z (2 months ago)
- Language: Shell
- Size: 4.88 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# File and Directory Search Script
This script allows you to search for files or directories within a specified location based on their modification dates. It supports interactive input for selecting the type of element to search for and defining the search criteria.
## Features
- Search for files or directories.
- Input validation for location and dates.
- Sort and display search results based on modification dates.
- Handles permissions and date validation.
## Usage
Run the script and follow the prompts to search for files or directories within a specified location.
### Interactive Prompts
1. **Select the Type of Element:**
- Choose between searching for files or directories.
2. **Enter the Path:**
- Provide the path to the location where you want to perform the search.
3. **Enter Date Range:**
- Provide the start and end dates to filter results based on modification times.
### Example
To search for files modified between `2023-01-01` and `2023-01-31` in the `/home/user/documents` directory:
```bash
./search_script.sh
```
Follow the prompts:
1. Select `1` for File.
2. Enter `/home/user/documents` as the location.
3. Enter `2023-01-01` as the start date.
4. Enter `2023-01-31` as the end date.
## Installation
Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/search-script.git
cd search-script
```
Make the script executable:
```bash
chmod +x search_script.sh
```
## Dependencies
This script relies on standard Unix utilities such as `find`, `stat`, and `date`, which are typically pre-installed on most Linux distributions.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/your-feature`).
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some feature'`).
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/your-feature`).
5. Open a pull request.
## Acknowledgments
- [GNU Findutils](https://www.gnu.org/software/findutils/) - Tools for finding files and processing them.
- [GNU Coreutils](https://www.gnu.org/software/coreutils/) - Basic file, shell, and text manipulation utilities.
## Contact
For any questions or feedback, please open an issue on GitHub.