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ncdu

NCurses disk usage analyzer with an easy-to-use ncurses interface.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars3.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
CliNcurses DiskDisk Usage AnalyzerCStorage CleanerProductivity
Overview

Why consider ncdu?

ncdu (NCurses Disk Usage) is an open-source command-line tool for analyzing disk usage. Written in C, it quickly scans local or remote directories and provides an interactive terminal interface for navigating large folders and deleting bloated files.

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

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Overview of ncdu

ncdu helps sysadmins find disk hogs on production servers without requiring graphical X11 forwarding or heavy GUI tools.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu/Debian
2sudo apt install ncdu
3
4# Run
5ncdu /var/log

ncdu is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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ncdu FAQs

ncdu is listed as a Productivity 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 and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

ncdu 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.

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