gdisk ☆

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Description:
Disk partitioning tool

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0.10@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: partitioning gpt disk-utility cli system-admin

Install: brew install --cask gdisk

About:
GPT fdisk (gdisk) is a text-mode partitioning tool for GPT disks. It creates, modifies, and deletes GUID Partition Table (GPT) partitions and can convert MBR disks to GPT format. The tool provides advanced features like hybrid MBR support and is essential for managing partitions on modern UEFI-based systems.

Key Features:

GPT partition creation, deletion, and modification
MBR to GPT conversion capabilities
Hybrid MBR support for dual-boot configurations
Scriptable command-line interface
Backup and restore partition tables

Use Cases:

Setting up UEFI-based systems with GPT partitions
Converting legacy MBR disks to modern GPT format
Repairing corrupted GPT partition tables
Managing partitions for dual-boot Windows/Linux setups

Alternatives:

parted – GNU parted provides similar GPT support with a different CLI interface and scripting capabilities
fdisk – Traditional fdisk has limited GPT support compared to gdisk's specialized feature set
gdisk – gdisk is the original GPT fdisk implementation that this package provides

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