Smart Disk Analyzer

Free & Open Source Disk & Partition Manager for Windows & Linux

A powerful, completely free alternative to AOMEI Partition Assistant and other commercial disk management tools. No registration, no hidden costs, no data collection - just a clean, open-source solution for managing your disks and partitions.

🌐 Official Website: https://dharaneesh20.github.io/Smart-Disk-Analyser/

🔗 Quick Links

• 🌐 Official Website - Features, downloads, and documentation
• 📥 Download Latest Release - Get Windows or Linux version
• 🐛 Report Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
• 💬 Discussions - Community discussions and support
• 📖 Documentation - User guides and API reference

📥 Download

Windows

• Windows Installer (.exe) - Recommended for most users
• Portable Version (.exe) - No installation required

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

• Debian Package (.deb) - For Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint

Visit our website for detailed download instructions and system requirements.

📸 Screenshots

Dashboard - Real-time Disk Statistics

Real-time disk statistics, partition health monitoring, and visual charts showing file type distribution and storage usage.

Disk Scanner - Analyze Directory Contents

Recursively scan directories with customizable depth. View detailed file information including name, type, size, and path.

Partition Manager - Comprehensive Disk Management

Comprehensive partition management with health indicators. View capacity, usage, and perform operations on all partitions.

Duplicate Finder - Find Redundant Files

MD5 hash-based duplicate detection. Find duplicate groups and see potential space savings at a glance.

Large Files - Identify Space Consumers

Set size thresholds to find large files consuming disk space. Perfect for identifying cleanup candidates.

✨ Features

🔍 Disk Analysis

• Fast Directory Scanning: Recursively scan directories with customizable depth
• Duplicate File Detection: Find duplicate files using MD5 hash comparison
• Large File Finder: Identify files consuming excessive disk space
• File Type Statistics: Visual breakdown of storage usage by file type
• Disk Health Monitoring: Real-time partition health status

💾 Partition Management

• View All Partitions: Complete overview of all disk partitions
• Partition Health Check: Monitor usage and health status
• Create Partitions: Create new partitions with custom size and file system
• Delete Partitions: Remove unwanted partitions safely
• Format Partitions: Format as NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT
• Resize Partitions: Shrink or extend partitions dynamically
• Change Drive Letters: Reassign drive letters easily
• Set Active Partition: Mark partitions as bootable

🛠️ Advanced Features (Comparable to AOMEI)

• MBR/GPT Conversion: Convert between partition table formats
• Disk Cleaning: Securely wipe disks and partitions
• Administrator Detection: Automatic privilege checking
• Command-line Integration: Uses native Windows diskpart
• Safe Operations: Built-in safety checks and validations

📊 Dashboard & Visualization

• Real-time Statistics: Live disk usage statistics
• Interactive Charts: Pie charts and bar graphs for data visualization
• Health Status Indicators: Color-coded warnings for low disk space
• Multiple Views: Dashboard, Scanner, Duplicates, Large Files, Partitions

🚀 Getting Started

For End Users

Windows Installation

1. Download the latest installer from Releases or our website
   • Full Installer (recommended): Complete installation with Start Menu integration
   • Portable Version: Run directly without installation
2. Run the installer (administrator privileges required)
3. Launch Smart Disk Analyzer from Start Menu or desktop shortcut
4. Start managing your disks!

Linux Installation (Ubuntu/Debian)

GUI Method:

1. Download the .deb package from Releases
2. Double-click the downloaded file
3. Click "Install" in Software Center

Terminal Method:

# Download the .deb file, then:
sudo dpkg -i smart-disk-analyzer_1.0.0_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # Fix dependencies if needed

⚠️ Administrator Privileges Required: Many partition operations require administrator/root access for safety.

📋 System Requirements: Visit our website for detailed system requirements.

For Developers

Prerequisites

• Java 17 or higher
• Maven 3.6+
• Node.js 16+ and npm
• Git

Quick Start

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Dharaneesh20/Smart-Disk-Analyser.git
cd Smart-Disk-Analyser

# Start backend and frontend
start.bat

# Or manually:
# Terminal 1 - Backend
cd backend
mvn spring-boot:run

# Terminal 2 - Frontend
cd frontend
npm install
npm start

Access the application at http://localhost:3000

Build Windows Application

# Build complete Windows application with installer
.\build-windows.ps1

The installer will be created in electron/dist/

📖 Documentation

• User Manual: Complete guide for users (coming soon)
• Developer Guide: Setup and contribution guide (coming soon)
• API Reference: REST API documentation (coming soon)
• Roadmap - Feature roadmap and development plans
• Bug Fixes - Known issues and fixes

🏗️ Project Structure

smart-disk-analyzer/
├── backend/                # Spring Boot REST API
│   ├── src/main/java/
│   │   └── com/diskmanager/
│   │       ├── controller/    # REST controllers
│   │       ├── service/       # Business logic
│   │       ├── model/         # JPA entities
│   │       ├── repository/    # Data access
│   │       └── util/          # Utilities
│   └── pom.xml
├── frontend/               # React web application
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/    # Reusable components
│   │   ├── pages/         # Page components
│   │   ├── services/      # API integration
│   │   └── App.js
│   └── package.json
├── electron/              # Electron wrapper for desktop app
│   ├── main.js           # Main process
│   ├── preload.js        # Preload script
│   └── package.json
└── docs/                 # Documentation (coming soon)

🔧 Technology Stack

Backend

• Framework: Spring Boot 3.2.0
• Language: Java 17
• Database: H2 (in-memory)
• Build Tool: Maven
• Native Operations: JNA for Windows API

Frontend

• Framework: React 18
• UI Library: Material-UI (MUI)
• Charts: Recharts
• HTTP Client: Axios
• Routing: React Router

Desktop

• Framework: Electron 28
• Packaging: electron-builder
• Native APIs: Windows diskpart integration

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! This is a community-driven open-source project.

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Areas We Need Help

• 🐛 Bug fixes and testing
• 📝 Documentation improvements
• 🌍 Translations and internationalization
• ✨ New feature implementations
• 🎨 UI/UX improvements
• 🧪 Unit and integration tests

🆚 Why Choose Smart Disk Analyzer?

vs. AOMEI Partition Assistant

Feature	Smart Disk Analyzer	AOMEI Free	AOMEI Pro
Price	FREE	FREE	$49.95+
Open Source	✅	❌	❌
No Registration	✅	❌	❌
Partition Resize	✅	✅	✅
Create/Delete/Format	✅	✅	✅
MBR/GPT Convert	✅	❌	✅
Duplicate Finder	✅	❌	❌
Community Support	✅	❌	✅
Ad-Free	✅	❌	✅

Key Advantages

1. 💰 Completely Free: No hidden costs, no premium versions
2. 🔓 Open Source: Transparent code, community-driven
3. 🚫 No Bloatware: Clean installation, no bundled software
4. 🛡️ Privacy: No data collection or telemetry
5. 🌟 Modern UI: Beautiful, intuitive interface
6. 📈 Active Development: Regular updates and improvements

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

Before Partition Operations:

• ✅ Backup Important Data: Always backup before major changes
• ✅ Close Running Applications: Ensure no programs are using the disk
• ✅ Stable Power: Use a UPS or ensure stable power supply
• ✅ Check Disk Health: Run disk health checks first
• ❌ Don't Interrupt: Never interrupt partition operations

System Requirements

Windows

• OS: Windows 11, Windows 10 (x64)
• RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
• Disk: 500 MB for installation
• Privileges: Administrator access required
• Java: Auto-detected or bundled with installer

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

• OS: Debian 11+, Ubuntu 20.04+, Linux Mint 20+
• RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
• Disk: 500 MB for installation
• Privileges: Root/sudo access required
• Java: OpenJDK 17+ (auto-installed with package)
• Desktop: GNOME, KDE, XFCE, or other desktop environment

📋 For detailed requirements, visit our website

📊 Test Results

All API endpoints tested and verified ✅

Endpoint	Status	Description
Health Check	✅ PASS	API health monitoring
Get Statistics	✅ PASS	Disk usage statistics
Scan Partitions	✅ PASS	List all partitions
Partition Health	✅ PASS	Health status check
List Partitions	✅ PASS	Get partition details
Find Duplicates	✅ PASS	Duplicate file detection
Get Large Files	✅ PASS	Large file finder
Scan Directory	✅ PASS	Recursive file scanning
Advanced Operations	✅ PASS	Create/Delete/Format/Resize

10/10 Tests Passing - Last tested: January 2025

🔌 API Endpoints

Basic Operations

• GET /api/disk/health - Check API health
• GET /api/disk/statistics - Get disk usage stats
• POST /api/disk/scan - Scan directory
• GET /api/disk/duplicates - Find duplicate files
• GET /api/disk/large-files - Get large files

Partition Operations

• GET /api/partition/list - List all partitions
• GET /api/partition/health - Check partition health

Advanced Operations (Requires Admin)

• GET /api/partition/advanced/check-admin - Check admin privileges
• GET /api/partition/advanced/disks - List all disks
• POST /api/partition/advanced/create - Create partition
• DELETE /api/partition/advanced/delete - Delete partition
• POST /api/partition/advanced/format - Format partition
• POST /api/partition/advanced/extend - Extend partition
• POST /api/partition/advanced/shrink - Shrink partition
• PUT /api/partition/advanced/change-letter - Change drive letter
• PUT /api/partition/advanced/set-active - Set active partition
• POST /api/partition/advanced/convert-gpt - Convert to GPT
• POST /api/partition/advanced/convert-mbr - Convert to MBR
• POST /api/partition/advanced/clean-disk - Clean disk

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

What This Means:

• ✅ Free for personal and commercial use
• ✅ Modify and distribute freely
• ✅ Private use allowed
• ✅ No warranty provided
• ⚠️ Attribution required

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Inspired by AOMEI Partition Assistant and other disk management tools
• Built with modern open-source technologies
• Community-driven development and testing
• Special thanks to all contributors

📞 Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions
• Repository: Smart-Disk-Analyser

🗺️ Roadmap

See ROADMAP.md for detailed development plans and upcoming features.

Phase 1: Enhanced Partition Management ✅ (In Progress)

• ✅ Basic partition operations (create, delete, format)
• ✅ Resize operations (shrink, extend)
• ✅ MBR/GPT conversion
• ⬜ Partition merge and split
• ⬜ File system conversion

Phase 2: Boot & Recovery

• Bootable media creation
• Disk cloning and imaging
• OS migration tools
• Boot repair utilities

Phase 3: Windows Integration

• System tray integration
• Context menu integration
• Windows notifications
• Scheduled tasks

Phase 4: Additional Features

• S.M.A.R.T. monitoring
• SSD optimization
• Secure data wiping
• Multi-language support

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