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diskus

Minimal, fast alternative to du -sh written in Rust using multi-threaded directory traversal.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit5 days ago
Tags5 topics
Multi Threaded Directory WalkerUtilitiesFast Disk Usage ToolStorage Size CalculatorDu Sh Alternative
Overview

Why consider diskus?

diskus is an open-source disk usage calculation tool written in Rust. It computes the total disk space utilized by massive folder structures up to 10x faster than traditional `du -sh` by leveraging multi-threaded directory walkers.

Guided learning

Learn diskus by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of diskus

diskus calculates the total size of massive folders in fractions of a second using multi-threaded I/O.

Quickstart

bash
1cargo install diskus
2diskus /var/log

Get instantaneous human-readable folder sizes without wait times on large storage arrays.

diskus is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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diskus FAQs

diskus is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

diskus is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

diskus is listed as an alternative to du. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.