Batch file to compare two folders and write the log

[vbobhome]

I recently came across this tool and think it’s fantastic. I’ve been reviewing the command-line documentation here:

https://freefilesync.org/manual.php?topic=command-line

From my understanding, comparing two folders requires creating a .ffs_gui file. I wanted to ask whether it’s possible for the comparison results to be output in a way that can be piped to something like "| more", or otherwise printed to the console.

My use case is simply to compare two folders daily by the windows task scheduler —not to perform any synchronization. Ideally, once the comparison is complete and the results are displayed or captured, the tool would exit automatically.

Is this functionality currently available, or is there a recommended approach for this scenario?

Thanks very much for your help!

[xCSxXenon]

I don't believe there is any way to get just the comparison results via CLI. In the GUI, you can export the results manually.

[vbobhome]

xCSxXenon,

Thanks for clearing that up. Would you be able tell me how to export the results manually?
I could not find the Export options.

[vbobhome]

Sorry I spoke too soon. found it. Thanks!