anylinuxfs
Mount any Linux-supported filesystem (ext4, btrfs, NTFS, etc.) on macOS with full read/write support using a microVM and NFS.
What is anylinuxfs?
anylinuxfs is a macOS command-line utility that enables mounting and writing to Linux filesystems such as ext4, btrfs, and NTFS on Apple Silicon Macs. It works by running a lightweight Linux microVM in the background, using real Linux drivers to access the filesystem and exposing it to the host via NFS, without requiring kernel extensions or compromising system security.
macOS users, particularly developers and system administrators on Apple Silicon Macs, who need reliable read-write access to Linux-formatted external drives, disk images, or internal partitions for data transfer, backup, or development purposes.
Developers choose anylinuxfs over FUSE-based alternatives because it provides more reliable write support by leveraging real Linux drivers in an isolated microVM, avoiding the instability often associated with FUSE solutions while maintaining a simple command-line interface and strong security.
Overview
macOS: mount any linux-supported filesystem read/write using NFS and a microVM
Use Cases
Best For
- Mounting and writing to ext4, btrfs, or xfs drives on macOS for data transfer or backup.
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