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compsize

Find compression type and ratio on btrfs file systems

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File Management linux C GPL-2.0

Description

compsize is a tool to find the compression type and ratio on a file or set of files on a btrfs file system. It helps analyze how well btrfs transparent compression is working.

AI Summary

Analyze btrfs file compression type and ratio

Capabilities

  • + Show compression type for files on btrfs
  • + Calculate compression ratios
  • + Analyze compression for directories

Use When

  • → You use btrfs and want to check compression efficiency

Avoid When

  • x You do not use btrfs
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