erofs-utils ☆
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Description:
Utilities for Enhanced Read-Only File System
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.8.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: filesystem compression linux embedded development
Install: brew install erofs-utils
About:
erofs-utils provides a suite of command-line utilities for creating and manipulating EROFS (Enhanced Read-Only File System) images. This toolset enables users to compress and package files into highly efficient, read-only filesystems optimized for performance. It is particularly valuable for system developers and embedded Linux environments where fast boot times and minimal storage overhead are critical.
Key Features:
  • High-performance decompression with multiple algorithms (LZ4, LZMA, etc.)
  • Support for creating filesystem images from directory trees
  • Tools for inspecting and debugging EROFS images
  • Designed for low-memory and fast-boot scenarios
Use Cases:
  • Creating compressed root filesystems for embedded Linux devices
  • Packaging application assets for efficient distribution
  • Analyzing and modifying existing EROFS images
Alternatives:
  • squashfs-tools – SquashFS is a widely used alternative for compressed read-only filesystems, but EROFS often provides better performance and lower memory usage on modern kernels.
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: lz4, xz, libfuse, util-linux
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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