Fixity
Artefactual command-line tool to schedule and report checksum audits against storage locations—pairs with Archivematica storage.
Why it is included
Lightweight open fixity reporting when you need periodic integrity checks outside full preservation suites.
Best for
Storage admins validating AIPs or flat directories on disk and cloud mounts.
Strengths
- CSV reporting
- Cron-friendly
- Artefactual alignment
Limitations
- AGPL; not a full digital preservation system
Good alternatives
md5deep scripts · rclone cryptcheck · vendor storage audits
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