baobab ☆
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Description:
Gnome disk usage analyzer
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 49.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @GNOME  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: disk-usage analyzer visualization gnome storage
Install: brew install baobab
About:
Baobab is the official GNOME disk usage analyzer that provides a graphical representation of storage space consumption. It scans file systems and presents a detailed, interactive treemap visualization to quickly identify large files and directories. The tool integrates seamlessly with the GNOME desktop environment for efficient disk management.
Key Features:
  • Interactive treemap visualization of disk usage
  • Support for scanning remote file systems via SSH or SFTP
  • Fast scanning with efficient file system enumeration
  • Ability to scan specific folders or entire drives
  • Integration with native file manager for file operations
Use Cases:
  • Identifying large files and directories consuming disk space
  • Cleaning up storage by visualizing data distribution
  • Analyzing remote server storage usage over network protocols
Alternatives:
  • ncdu – Terminal-based alternative with similar functionality but no GUI
  • dua-cli – Modern CLI tool with faster performance but different interface approach
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: adwaita-icon-theme, cairo, glib, graphene, gtk4, hicolor-icon-theme, libadwaita, pango
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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