DiskParted

DiskParted is a Linux-native, Rust-based tool inspired by Microsoft DiskPart. Its goal is to provide a familiar CLI for managing disks, partitions, and volumes on Linux systems. DiskParted aims to give power users, new GNU/Linux users, and sysadmins a safe and scriptable way to handle disk operations without relying on GUI tools.

Version: 1.0.1
Author: DiskParted Team
License: GNU GPLv3

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Purpose

DiskParted exists to:

• Bring DiskPart-like functionality to GNU/Linux, allowing users to manage disks and partitions with commands similar to Microsoft Windows.
• Enable scripting and automation of disk operations in Linux environments.
• Provide a modular and extensible platform where additional disk management features can be implemented over time.

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Current Status

Symbol	Meaning
[+]	Fully implemented
[-]	Not implementable on Linux (Windows VDS/LDM/Hyper-V only) — running the command explains why and suggests alternatives
[~]	Partial stub — works with caveats, see command output
[ ]	Planned, not yet implemented

Command	Status	Notes
ACTIVE	[+]	Sets boot/esp flag on selected partition via parted
ADD	[+]	Adds a mirror disk to a volume via mdadm RAID-1
ASSIGN	[+]	Assigns a mount point to the selected volume
ATTACH	[-]	Windows VDS only — use vdisk attach instead
ATTRIBUTES	[-]	Windows VDS/NTFS only — partial via blockdev
AUTOMOUNT	[+]	Manages fstab/udev automounting
BREAK	[+]	Breaks an mdadm RAID-1 mirror
CLEAN	[+]	Wipes all partition info from selected disk
COMPACT	[-]	Windows VDS only — use vdisk compact instead
CONVERT	[+]	Converts disk MBR↔GPT, or upgrades ext2/3/4 in-place
CREATE	[+]	Creates a partition (primary/efi/msr/extended/logical)
DELETE	[+]	Deletes a partition or volume
DETAIL	[+]	Shows detailed info on selected disk/partition/volume
DETACH	[-]	Windows VDS only — use vdisk detach instead
EXIT	[+]	Exits diskparted
EXPAND	[-]	Windows VDS only — use vdisk expand instead
EXTEND	[ ]	Planned
FILESYSTEMS	[+]	Shows current filesystem and supported formats for selected volume
FORMAT	[+]	Formats the selected partition
GPT	[+]	Sets GPT attribute bits on selected partition via sgdisk
HELP	[+]	Displays help information
IMPORT	[+]	Imports a foreign LVM volume group or ZFS pool
INACTIVE	[+]	Clears boot/esp flag from selected partition
LIST	[+]	Lists disks, partitions, or volumes
MERGE	[-]	Windows Hyper-V only — see qemu-img commit for qcow2
OFFLINE	[+]	Unmounts/spins down the selected disk or volume
ONLINE	[+]	Spins up/mounts the selected disk or volume
RECOVER	[+]	Runs partprobe + fsck + mdadm reassemble
REM	[+]	Comment line, no-op (for script compatibility)
REMOVE	[+]	Removes a mount point from the selected volume
REPAIR	[+]	Repairs a RAID/LVM/ZFS volume on the selected disk
RESCAN	[+]	Rescans disks via partprobe
RETAIN	[~]	Windows LDM concept — use active instead
SAN	[~]	Windows VDS concept — use automount instead
SELECT	[+]	Selects a disk, partition, or volume
SET ID	[+]	Changes partition type (GPT GUID or MBR byte) via sgdisk/sfdisk
SHRINK	[ ]	Planned
UNIQUEID	[+]	Displays or sets disk GUID (GPT) or MBR signature
VDISK	[+]	Manages virtual disk images (qcow2/raw/vdi/vmdk/vhd/hdd) via qemu-nbd

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Virtual Disk Support

DiskParted adds a vdisk command that replaces and extends the Windows-only ATTACH/DETACH/COMPACT/EXPAND commands with cross-format virtual disk management:

vdisk create  <file> format=<fmt> size=<MB>   Create a new virtual disk image
vdisk attach  <file>                           Attach image as /dev/nbdN
vdisk detach  <file | /dev/nbdN | all>         Detach an attached image
vdisk compact <file>                           Reclaim unused space
vdisk expand  <file> size=<MB>                 Grow an image
vdisk info    <file>                           Show image metadata
vdisk list                                     List all attached NBD devices

Supported formats: qcow2, raw, vdi, vmdk, vhd, hdd

Requires: qemu-img

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Installation

Build from source:

git clone https://codeberg.org/Infomanraf/diskparted.git
cd diskparted
chmod +x build.sh
./build.sh

Install the binaries:

git clone https://codeberg.org/Infomanraf/diskparted.git
cd diskparted
chmod +x install.sh
sudo ./install.sh

Run:

sudo diskparted

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Dependencies

Tool	Used by
parted	create, delete, convert
sgdisk	gpt, setid, uniqueid, clean
sudo	diskparted, build.sh, install.sh
wipefs	clean
partprobe	rescan, recover
lsblk	list, select, detail
mdadm	add, break, recover, repair
qemu-img	vdisk
qemu-nbd	vdisk attach/detach

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Contribution

DiskParted is under active development. Contributions are welcome, especially for:

• Implementing more commands
• Improving safety checks and error handling
• Adding support for new filesystems
• Testing in various environments