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duf for Mac

Disk Usage/Free Utility - a better 'df' alternative

Quick answer: duf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install duf. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,526 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What duf is

duf is a command-line tool for macOS: disk Usage/Free Utility - a better 'df' alternative.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/muesli/duf.

How to install duf

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install duf.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install duf on Mac?

Run brew install duf in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is duf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does duf run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is duf?

It was installed 1,526 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #792 in this catalogue.

What version of duf is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.1.