mnt

A Bash Script for Managing Disk Partitions

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Key Controls
• Requirements
• Contributing
• License

Introduction

mnt is a user-friendly Bash script designed to simplify the management of disk partitions on Linux systems. Whether you need to mount or unmount partitions, mnt provides an intuitive interface to handle these tasks efficiently without the need for complex command-line operations.

Features

• Easy Navigation: Browse through available partitions using arrow keys.
• Mount & Unmount: Quickly mount or unmount selected partitions with simple key presses.
• Automatic Mount Point Management: Automatically creates and removes mount points as needed.
• Supports Multiple Filesystems: Optimized options for various filesystem types, including vfat.
• Dynamic Updates: Reflects real-time changes in partition statuses after mount/unmount operations.

Installation

Step 1: Download the Script

Clone this repository or download the mnt script file.

git clone https://github.com/TaluKara/mnt.git
cd mnt

Step 2: Copy the Script

You can place the script in /usr/local/bin for easy access:

sudo cp mnt /usr/local/bin/
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/mnt

By placing the script in /usr/local/bin, you can run it from anywhere in the terminal without specifying the path.

Usage

Simply run the mnt command in your terminal:

mnt

Ensure you have the necessary sudo privileges, as the script requires them to manage mount points.

Key Controls

• Up Arrow (↑): Navigate to the previous partition.
• Down Arrow (↓): Navigate to the next partition.
• e or E: Mount the selected partition.
• r or R: Unmount the selected partition.
• q or Q: Quit the script.

Example Interface

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NAME       LABEL                SIZE       TYPE       MOUNTPOINT         
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  sda1      System               100G      part      /mnt/system        
> sda2      Data                 500G      part      -
  sdb1      Backup               250G      part      /mnt/backup        
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Press 'e' to mount, 'r' to unmount, 'q' to quit.

In this example, the currently selected partition is highlighted with a > symbol. Use the arrow keys to change the selection and press the corresponding key to perform actions.

Requirements

• Operating System: Linux
• Shell: Bash
• Permissions: Sudo privileges are required to execute mount and unmount operations.
• Dependencies: Utilizes standard Linux utilities like lsblk, blkid, mount, and umount.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions, bug reports, or want to contribute code, please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the GPL License.

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Disclaimer: Use this script at your own risk. Ensure you understand the implications of mounting and unmounting partitions to prevent data loss.