Master Linux Disk Space Analysis with ncdu, dust, duu, diskus & tin‑summer

This article introduces several Linux disk‑usage analysis tools—ncdu, dust, duu, diskus, and tin‑summer—detailing their installation on Ubuntu 21.10, key command‑line options, and practical usage examples for quickly identifying and cleaning large directories and files.

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Master Linux Disk Space Analysis with ncdu, dust, duu, diskus & tin‑summer

Liangxu Linux

Dec 14, 2021 · Operations

Fast Alternatives to du: ncdu, dust, duu, diskus, and tin‑summer on Linux

When a Linux filesystem reaches 80 % capacity and cannot be expanded, this guide shows how to identify and clean large directories using faster du replacements such as ncdu, dust, duu, diskus, and tin‑summer, with installation steps, command‑line options, and benchmark comparisons.

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Fast Alternatives to du: ncdu, dust, duu, diskus, and tin‑summer on Linux

Liangxu Linux

Jul 18, 2021 · Operations

Why Switch to Dust? A Faster, Colorful Alternative to du for Disk Usage

Dust is a Rust‑written, visually rich replacement for the traditional du command that shows directory sizes as a colored tree, making it easier to spot large folders and understand disk consumption at a glance.

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Why Switch to Dust? A Faster, Colorful Alternative to du for Disk Usage