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libblockdev-loop

A library for manipulating block devices - loop device support

  • Plugin
  • PLUGIN
  • STORAGE
  • DISK-IMAGE
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

A libblockdev plugin that adds loop-device support for tools working with disk images and block devices.

It is used when applications need to attach files as virtual block devices. Loop devices can expose or modify disk images, so paths and write modes should be checked carefully.

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