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dust

Git & GitHubShell Utilities

Disk usage, folder sizing, and space analysis from the terminal.

Disk usage, folder sizing, and space analysis from the terminal. Built by bootandy.

Task fit

disk usage, folder sizing, and space analysis from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use dust for disk usage, folder sizing, and space analysis from the terminal.

Run `dust -d 2 .` and see what comes back.

Repository family

bootandy

First trust check

dust responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

GitHub review loop

Install command

$ brew install dust

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ dust --version

dust responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ dust -d 2 .

First steps

  1. 01Install dust.
  2. 02Run `dust --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `dust -d 2 .`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

disk usage, folder sizing, and space analysis from the terminal.

Use this when

You work with shell utilities and want a fast terminal interface.

Hold off when

You don't work with shell utilities.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyNo

Why operators pick it

  • dust fits git & github well, especially for disk usage, folder sizing, and space analysis from the terminal.
  • 2,405 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.
  • Better for local use than CI.

Repository context

Other CLIs in this family

This is the only CLI surfaced from this family right now.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)2.4K
GitHub stars11.5K
LicenseApache-2.0
UpdatedFeb 21, 2026