unraid-usb-creator-next ☆
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Description:
Home of the Next-Gen Unraid USB Creator, a fork of the Raspberry Pi Imager
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: unraid usb-creator imaging bootable-media server-setup homelab
Install: brew install --cask unraid-usb-creator-next
About:
Unraid USB Creator Next is a specialized fork of the Raspberry Pi Imager designed to create bootable USB drives for Unraid OS. It streamlines the process of writing Unraid images to USB media with built-in verification and configuration options. The tool simplifies server deployment by handling the complexities of USB preparation for both legacy and UEFI boot systems.
Key Features:
  • Streamlined USB imaging for Unraid OS
  • Built-in image verification for data integrity
  • Support for both legacy BIOS and UEFI boot modes
  • User-friendly interface based on Raspberry Pi Imager
  • Automatic configuration file generation
Use Cases:
  • Creating bootable Unraid USB drives for new server installations
  • Refreshing existing Unraid USB sticks with updated versions
  • Preparing multiple Unraid servers for deployment in homelab environments
Alternatives:
  • balenaEtcher – Generic imaging tool without Unraid-specific optimizations
  • Raspberry Pi Imager – Parent project lacking Unraid-specific configuration options
  • dd command – Manual CLI approach requiring technical expertise and no verification
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