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USBImager
usbimager · v1.0.10 • deprecated
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Very minimal GUI app that can write/read to disk images and USB drives
brew install --cask usbimager 34
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026USBImager is a lightweight, open-source alternative to Balena Etcher, offering a minimal GUI for writing and reading disk images to USB drives. It's ideal for developers and sysadmins seeking a non-Electron, cross-platform tool.
Writes and reads disk images to and from USB drives using a simple graphical interface.
Maturity: The project is stable with active contributions until 2023, though recent activity is limited.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight its appeal as a lightweight alternative to Balena Etcher, with positive reception among users seeking minimal tools.
Pros
- + Minimal and lightweight GUI
- + Non-Electron architecture
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Limited features compared to alternatives
- - No built-in CLI mode
Community Mentions
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