dd - dd Disk Cloning and Benchmarking Tool
Tool for disk cloning, benchmarking, and file conversion with progress monitoring options.
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Updated: 2026-02-13Capabilities
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What this skill does
- clone disks
- benchmark disk speed
- create ISO files
- convert text files
- create swap files
- monitor progress
Inputs
- input file/device
- output file/device
- block size parameter
- count parameter
- conversion flags
Outputs
- cloned disk
- benchmark report
- ISO file
- converted file
- swap file
- progress status
Requirements
- Unix-like system
- command-line access
- appropriate file permissions
- coreutils v8.24+ for built-in progress