# Archiving
When you find a collection of files to archive, Canon uses a two-step process:
1. **Generate a manifest** with [`cluster`](cluster.md) - select files and define the destination
2. **Apply the manifest** with [`apply`](apply.md) - copy or move files to the archive
This workflow lets you review and customize the output before committing to any file operations.
- [`coverage`](coverage.md) - Check how much has been archived
- [`cluster`](cluster.md) - Generate a manifest for a set of files
- [`apply`](apply.md) - Execute the manifest to copy/move files