How to Get the Files Modified in the Last 24 Hours in a Directory

Anyquery is a SQL query engine that allows you to run SQL queries on various data sources, including files. In this tutorial, we'll learn how to get the files modified in the last 24 hours in a directory using Anyquery.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

• A working installation of Anyquery. Follow the installation guide if you don't have it installed.
• The file plugin installed. You can install it by running the following command:

  anyquery install file
  

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: List the Files in a Directory

First, let's list all the files in a directory. Use the file_list function provided by the file plugin.

SELECT * FROM file_list('/path/to/your/directory');

Replace /path/to/your/directory with the actual path to your directory.

Step 2: Filter Files Modified in the Last 24 Hours

To filter files modified in the last 24 hours, we will use the datetime function to compare the last_modified column. SQLite's datetime function can be used to get the current date and time and subtract 24 hours from it.

SELECT * FROM file_list('/path/to/your/directory')
WHERE last_modified > datetime('now', '-1 day');

Step 3: Run the Query

Run the query using Anyquery to get the list of files modified in the last 24 hours.

anyquery -q "SELECT * FROM file_list('/path/to/your/directory') WHERE last_modified > datetime('now', '-1 day');"

Step 4: Export the Result

You can export the result to different formats like JSON or CSV for further analysis or sharing.

Export to JSON

anyquery -q "SELECT * FROM file_list('/path/to/your/directory') WHERE last_modified > datetime('now', '-1 day');" --json > modified_files.json

Export to CSV

anyquery -q "SELECT * FROM file_list('/path/to/your/directory') WHERE last_modified > datetime('now', '-1 day');" --csv > modified_files.csv

Summary

By following these steps, you can easily get the files modified in the last 24 hours in a directory using Anyquery. You can also filter, export, and manipulate the data based on your needs.

For more information on the file plugin and other available functions, refer to the file plugin documentation.