dfc ☆

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Description:
Display graphs and colors of file system space/usage

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.1.1@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: disk-usage visualization cli system-monitoring terminal file-system

Install: brew install dfc

About:
dfc is a command-line utility that visualizes disk usage by displaying file system statistics in a graphical, color-coded format directly in the terminal. It provides a clear overview of used and available space across mounted partitions, helping users quickly identify storage bottlenecks. The tool offers a more intuitive and readable alternative to standard commands like df by incorporating bar graphs and color highlights.

Key Features:

Color-coded output for easy visualization of disk usage
Graphical bar representation of space utilization
Supports multiple output styles and formats
Displays inode usage alongside block usage
Customizable threshold warnings for low disk space

Use Cases:

Quickly assessing disk space distribution across multiple partitions on servers or workstations
Monitoring storage health and identifying partitions nearing capacity in terminal environments
Generating visual reports for system administration and capacity planning tasks

Alternatives:

duf – Modern alternative written in Go with a more polished UI and JSON output support
ncdu – Interactive disk usage analyzer with navigation capabilities for deep directory exploration
df – Standard POSIX utility that provides raw numbers without visual enhancements

License: BSD-3-Clause

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:59am	1	VERSION_BUMP	4881d5ad
Sep 12, 2024 4:59pm	1	VERSION_BUMP	9428ea14
Oct 1, 2023 8:00am	1	VERSION_BUMP	b04b6ed7
Nov 30, 2022 8:34am	1	VERSION_BUMP	9fbc2c7f