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Description:
More intuitive version of du in rust

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.2.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: cli disk-usage rust visualization system-utility

Install: brew install dust

About:
Dust is a command-line disk usage analyzer written in Rust that provides a more intuitive visualization of file system space consumption. It generates a nested directory tree with color-coded bars, making it easy to identify large files and directories at a glance. The tool is optimized for performance, offering fast execution even on large file systems compared to traditional utilities.

Key Features:

Color-coded visual output for easy identification of large items
High performance due to Rust implementation
Smart sorting and filtering options
Progress indicator during scanning
Cross-platform support

Use Cases:

Identifying large log files or temporary data consuming disk space
Cleaning up old dependencies or build artifacts in development projects
Analyzing storage distribution on servers or personal computers

Alternatives:

dua – Similar Rust-based alternative with a focus on interactive terminal UI
ncdu – Classic interactive disk usage analyzer with broader system availability but slower performance
du -h – Standard Unix utility, universally available but lacks visual hierarchy and interactivity

License: Apache-2.0

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 3:48pm	VERSION_BUMP	bee208bc
Jan 2, 2025 11:59pm	VERSION_BUMP	365dc873
Sep 11, 2024 2:28pm	VERSION_BUMP	0186a5dc
Jul 17, 2024 9:29pm	VERSION_BUMP	4ad2cedc
Jul 16, 2024 11:51pm	VERSION_BUMP	054ade75
Aug 30, 2023 9:13pm	VERSION_BUMP	f32b48f8
Mar 14, 2023 1:15pm	VERSION_BUMP	e8a8188f
Mar 14, 2023 1:15pm	VERSION_BUMP	8bbfa102