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Feature: Compare and synchronize two folders

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Description

### What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

It would be nice, if I can synchronize two directories in Split View.

### Files Version

4.0.11.0

### Windows Version

| Name | Description |
| --------| ----------------------------------|
| Edition | Windows 11 Pro Version 25H2 |
| Installed on | ‎14.‎12.‎2024 |
| Operating system build | 26200.7019
| Function package | Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.265.0

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing Split View implementation and how Files currently handles folder operations. Clarify the synchronization rules, conflict handling, and completion criteria with maintainers before locating the relevant C# entry points; done means two directories can be compared and synchronized reliably from Split View.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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