gdu ☆
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Description:
Disk usage analyzer with console interface written in Go
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: disk-usage cli analyzer go terminal
Install: brew install gdu
About:
Gdu is a fast disk usage analyzer written in Go, designed to provide a detailed overview of disk space consumption directly in the terminal. It scans directories recursively and presents the results in a navigable, interactive interface, allowing users to quickly identify large files and folders. Its performance and low overhead make it a modern alternative to traditional tools like ncdu.
Key Features:
  • Fast performance due to Go concurrency
  • Interactive terminal user interface
  • Asynchronous filesystem scanning
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Identifying large files consuming disk space on servers
  • Cleaning up log files and temporary data
  • Analyzing storage usage in restricted environments without GUI
Alternatives:
  • ncdu – Gdu is significantly faster and written in Go, while ncdu is the classic standard written in C.
  • dua – Similar modern Rust-based alternative, though Gdu focuses heavily on the interactive TUI experience.
Version History
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Oct 9, 2025 4:54pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 28a51347
Sep 11, 2025 4:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP adc689b1
Dec 30, 2024 11:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 96ba7825
Dec 30, 2024 10:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 01660ff7
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