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squashfs-tools

Tools for squashfs, a highly compressed read-only filesystem for Linux

  • cli
  • CLI
  • System
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Creates, inspects, and extracts SquashFS images used for compressed read-only filesystems. Administrators and packagers use these tools for live systems, firmware images, containers, and distribution media.

Filesystem images can contain sensitive files or untrusted content. Review source directories before packaging and extract unknown images in safe locations.

How to run

mksquashfs

Commands: mksquashfs

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