How to Use AADD
Follow this comprehensive guide to get started with detecting and managing duplicates in your Appwrite projects
Getting Started
Ten simple steps to master duplicate detection and management
Sign Up / Login
Create an account or log in using your email and password. Verify your email if it's your first time signing up.
Connect Project
Navigate to the 'Connect Project' page and enter your Project ID, API Endpoint, and API Key for the Appwrite project you want to scan.
Dashboard Overview
View your connected projects with quick stats, manage automated scan reminders, and access recent activities all in one place.
Select Project for Scan
From the Dashboard, click 'Duplicates' on a project card to navigate to the project overview page.
Choose Scan Target
Select Storage to scan all buckets, or input a Database ID to scan collections. Optionally load and scan specific collections.
Scan & View Results
Click 'Scan' to start detection. View duplicates with similarity scores and visual representations of duplicate distribution.
Manage Duplicates
Filter, sort, and select duplicates. Use bulk operations to delete from source or remove from tracking list.
AI Garden
Visit the AI Garden to view your data health visualization, check cleaning statistics, and chat with the AI Gardener.
Profile Management
Update your name and email, upload a profile picture, or delete your account with comprehensive cleanup.
Activity Log
Review a detailed log of all your actions including project connections, scan operations, and deletion activities.
Key Features Explained
Deep dive into the powerful capabilities of AADD
Database Scanning
- Input specific Database ID
- Load and view all collections
- Scan entire database or specific collections
- AI-powered text similarity detection
Storage Scanning
- Scan all storage buckets automatically
- Support for images, videos, audio, PDFs
- Perceptual hashing for media files
- Document and presentation analysis
Results Management
- Search duplicates by name or content
- Sort by similarity, date, or size
- View similarity scores and percentages
- Visual circle packing charts
Bulk Operations
- Select individual duplicates
- Select all / Deselect all options
- Delete from Appwrite source directly
- Remove from tracking list only
Automated Scheduling
- Configure scan reminders (hourly to monthly)
- Email notifications on completion
- Project-specific schedules
- Activity tracking and logging
AI Garden Chat
- Interactive AI Gardener assistant
- Data health tips and motivation
- Powered by Google Gemini API
- Visual plant-based progress tracking
Pro Tips
Always verify email after signup for full functionality
Store API keys securely - they're encrypted in our system
Start with small collections to understand the process
Review similarity scores before bulk deletion
Use 'Remove from list' first to preview before actual deletion
Schedule regular scans to maintain data hygiene
Check the AI Garden regularly for motivation