Drive Manager Linux

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A terminal-based drive management tool for Linux (Debian-based), written primarily in C++. This project provides a straightforward interface for managing storage devices — HDDs, SSDs, and more — directly from the command line.

Version Control

CLI:

Stable: v0.8.88-08
(Stable version is functional but serves mostly as a safe baseline — the experimental version is recommended for more features)
Experimental: v0.9.07-79
(New Fingerprinting and benchmakring functions. fingerprinting is working, while benchmakring is in development)

GUI (Not getting Updated anymore):

Rust GUI: v0.1.5-alpha (Lists drives; not feature complete)
C++ GUI: v0.1.1-alpha
(GUI versions lag behind CLI/TUI)

TUI (Experimental/In Progress):

The TUI may be unstable depending on system and configuration.
TUI elements will be implmented in CLI version

General Notes:

Check for new releases regularly.
GUI -> discontiued

-> (not recommended to use!)
TUI -> mixed with CLI

-> (not recommended to use!)
CLI -> Main programm and getting TUI use this

-> (use this)

Warning

This tool is for advanced users only! Formatting, encrypting, or modifying drives is inherently risky.

Always back up your data.
Do not type arbitrary or dangerous input at prompts (such as /dev/sda rm -rf).
Double-check all device paths before confirming any destructive operation.

Currently in Development

TUI and CLI enhancements

See issues and projects for more.

Project Structure

/DriveMgr_CLI      - CLI source code (C++)
    /include       - Headers (.h)
    /src           - Core sources
/DriveMgr_GUI      - GUI version (Rust/C++)
/DriveMgr_TUI      - TUI version (WIP)
build_src.sh       - Build/install script
bin/               - Built executables
config.conf        - Example config

Features

List all drives and partitions
Format, label, and set filesystem type
Drive encryption (AES-256) and decryption
Partition resizing
S.M.A.R.T. drive health checking
Partition management
Data overwrite/wiping
Change/history log (aka. Loggin system)
Metadata viewing
Forensic tools (experimental)
Disk space visualization (experimental)
Log viewer
Clone a drive
Config file Editor, with my own tiny light weight text editor Lume
Fingerprinting
Benchmarking
More in development or im too lazy to add them here

Installation

If during the installation somthing unexpected happens, you can ask for help by opening an issue or a discussion

Requirements

Linux
C++17 compiler (e.g., g++) or higher
OpenSSL dev libraries
build-essential, smartmontools

The Requirements are only for when you manualy build the Application from scratch. If you use the build script, it will automaticly check and get the Required things

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Dogwalker-kryt/Drive-Manager-Linux
cd Drive-Manager-Linux

Build Options

Option 1: Automated Build (if you have python3 installed)

python3 setup.py

Defaults: creates necessary folders, builds the binary, and prompts for installation of missing packages.

Only if you want to have a command shortcut

After this you can run the command_creation.py This will create in /usr/local/bin a script that will can be called in the terminal to start the Program

sudo python3 command_creation.py

Option 2: Manual Compile

g++ DriveMgr_CLI/src/DriveMgr_experi.cpp -Iinclude -o DriveMgr -lssl -lcrypto

For the GUI version:

cd DriveMgr_GUI
cargo build

If required, create these directories by hand:

mkdir -p ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/bin
mkdir -p ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/bin/bin
mkdir -p ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/bin/launcher
mkdir -p ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/bin/other_src
mkdir -p ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/data
touch ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/data/log.dat
touch ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/data/keys.bin
touch ~/.local/share/DriveMgr/data/config.conf

Usage

Start by running the program (root required for some features):

sudo ./DriveMgr         # or through the launcher
or
sudo ./DriveMgr --operation-name  		# for quick acsess to operations
or
dmgr	# through command form the commandcreation

When started, you'll see a menu, for example:

 ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
 │      DRIVE MANAGEMENT UTILITY       │
 ├─────────────────────────────────────┤
 │ 1. List Drives                      │
 │ 2. Format Drive                     │
 │ 3. Encrypt/Decrypt Drive            │
 │ ...                                 │
 │ 0. Exit                             │
 └─────────────────────────────────────┘

Navigate by using the Arrow Key's (in main menu only) to the desired action. The tool will prompt you for additional information (drive number, confirm, etc).
For dangerous actions, an extra key (e.g., generated security key) is required as a safety confirmation.

Example Workflow

Start the tool:
```
sudo ./DriveMgr_experi
```
Select an operation:
- E.g., View drive metadata: select 8
Choose a drive by its Name
Follow prompts to complete your selected operation

Menu numbers and feature sets may vary between releases.

Quick Guide to Folders and Files

DriveMgr_CLI/src/ and include/ — the core CLI codebase.
DriveMgr_GUI/ — incomplete experimental GUIs (Rust, C++).
build_src.sh — comprehensive setup/build script.

Roadmap

What will be in future

Experimental GUI/TUI modes
Forensics and better diskspace visualization
Polishing dry run mode, CLI flags, refactoring

License

Distributed under the GPL-3.0 License.

Support, Ideas, and Contribution

Found a bug or have an idea? Open an issue
Want to contribute? See CONTRIBUTING.md
Like the tool? Star the repo!

Known Issues

See the known bugs, e.g., datalog.dat logfile mystery. (Not Bugging anymore, because of moving the Application location from .var to .local

Disclaimer: This tool is in active development. Features may not always be stable. Use at your own risk—always test on non-critical systems!

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Version Control

Warning

Currently in Development

Project Structure

Features

Installation

Requirements

Clone the Repository

Build Options

Option 1: Automated Build (if you have python3 installed)

Only if you want to have a command shortcut

Option 2: Manual Compile

Usage

Example Workflow

Quick Guide to Folders and Files

Roadmap

License

Support, Ideas, and Contribution

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Name		Name	Last commit message	Last commit date
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.github		.github
DriveMgr_CLI		DriveMgr_CLI
DriveMgr_GUI		DriveMgr_GUI
DriveMgr_TUI		DriveMgr_TUI
Lume		Lume
launcher		launcher
log and key file		log and key file
CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md		CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
CONTRIBUTING.md		CONTRIBUTING.md
LICENSE		LICENSE
README.md		README.md
SECURITY.md		SECURITY.md
command_creation.py		command_creation.py
config.conf		config.conf
setup.py		setup.py

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Warning

Currently in Development

Project Structure

Features

Installation

Requirements

Clone the Repository

Build Options

Option 1: Automated Build (if you have python3 installed)

Only if you want to have a command shortcut

Option 2: Manual Compile

Usage

Example Workflow

Quick Guide to Folders and Files

Roadmap

License

Support, Ideas, and Contribution

Known Issues

Do you like the Application?

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