Step-by-Step Guide

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

01

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.

02

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.

03

Dashboard Overview

View your connected projects with quick stats, manage automated scan reminders, and access recent activities all in one place.

04

Select Project for Scan

From the Dashboard, click 'Duplicates' on a project card to navigate to the project overview page.

05

Choose Scan Target

Select Storage to scan all buckets, or input a Database ID to scan collections. Optionally load and scan specific collections.

06

Scan & View Results

Click 'Scan' to start detection. View duplicates with similarity scores and visual representations of duplicate distribution.

07

Manage Duplicates

Filter, sort, and select duplicates. Use bulk operations to delete from source or remove from tracking list.

08

AI Garden

Visit the AI Garden to view your data health visualization, check cleaning statistics, and chat with the AI Gardener.

09

Profile Management

Update your name and email, upload a profile picture, or delete your account with comprehensive cleanup.

10

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

Ready to Get Started?

Connect your first Appwrite project and experience the power of AI-driven duplicate detection