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btrfs-compress

btrfs tool that makes it possible to change +c flags recursively on existing files

  • utility
  • CLI
  • STORAGE
  • System
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 30, 2026 description in en

Description

Compression flags can be changed recursively on existing files in Btrfs filesystems. It is useful for administrators who need to enable or adjust transparent compression behavior across directories that already contain data.

This is a filesystem modification tool. Recursive changes can affect many files, so test on a small directory first and keep backups before applying it to important data trees.

How to run

btrfs-compress

Commands: btrfs-compress

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