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util-linux is a collection of utilities for Linux systems, available as source code under the GPL-2.0 license.

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#20 of 22
Score
5.7
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What util-linux is

util-linux is a collection of utilities for Linux systems, available as source code under the GPL-2.0 license. It is free and supports Linux and self-hosted use. Builders can use Autotools or Meson, and the configure script allows individual programs and their dependencies to be included or excluded. The build documentation names libmount, libblkid, and libuuid as libraries used by mount(8). Source archives are directed to kernel.org. The project distinguishes public stable branches from the continuously developed master branch, with maintenance releases described separately. Its README says release tags are signed by the maintainer’s PGP key. Developers and maintainers can use a mailing list and IRC channel; end users are advised to seek help from their Linux distribution because the project lacks resources for distribution-specific support. Bugs can be reported by email or through GitHub, while sensitive reports are directed to the maintainer. The security page lists advisories, including vulnerabilities published in 2026, and says a SECURITY.md file has not been set up.

Good

  • Free source code under GPL-2.0.
  • Builds documented with Autotools and Meson.
  • Configure script supports selective builds.
  • Supports both partition table types.
  • Moving partitions is listed as supported.

Watch out

  • Linux only.
  • End users are directed to their distribution for support.
  • No SECURITY.md file is set up.
  • Security advisories include vulnerabilities published in 2026.

Who it suits

util-linux suits Linux users and administrators seeking a collection of system utilities, as well as builders who want to select programs and dependencies. Developers and maintainers can use the project’s mailing list and IRC channel.

Verdict

util-linux is a free Linux utility collection with configurable builds and source archives. End-user support is expected to come from Linux distributions, and its security page lists advisories.

Plans and prices

From util-linux's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

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PlanPriceWhat it gives you
util-linuxFreeLinux utilities · source code available under GPL-2.0

The facts

Each one read from util-linux's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Bug reports
Bugs can be reported by email or through the GitHub issue tracker, with sensitive reports directed to the maintainer.checked 4 Oct 2026
Build systems
The project documents builds with Autotools and Meson.checked 4 Oct 2026
Developer support
The project provides a mailing list and IRC channel for developers and maintainers.checked 4 Oct 2026
End-user support
The README recommends that end users seek support from their Linux distribution and says the project lacks resources for distribution-specific support.checked 4 Oct 2026
Libraries
The build documentation names libmount, libblkid, and libuuid as libraries used by mount(8).checked 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-2.0.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
util-linux is a collection of Linux utilities.checked 4 Oct 2026
Release process
The README describes stable branches as public releases and distinguishes maintenance releases from the continuously developed master branch.checked 4 Oct 2026
Release signatures
The README says all tags are signed by the maintainer’s PGP key.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security advisories
The project’s security page lists advisories affecting util-linux, including vulnerabilities published in 2026.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security policy
The GitHub security page says the project has not set up a SECURITY.md file.checked 4 Oct 2026
Selective builds
The configure script supports enabling or disabling individual programs and their dependencies.checked 4 Oct 2026
Source downloads
The project README directs users to kernel.org for source archives.checked 4 Oct 2026

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