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libblockdev-dm

A library for manipulating block devices - device mapper support

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official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

A libblockdev plugin that adds device-mapper support for storage tools.

It is low-level storage infrastructure used by applications managing mapped devices, encrypted volumes, snapshots, or layered storage. Incorrect operations can affect access to entire volumes.

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