btrfs-subvolume:tldr:6f6de

btrfs-subvolume: List all subvolumes and snapshots in the specified filesystem.

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$ sudo btrfs subvolume list ${path-to-btrfs_filesystem}

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This command is used to list all the subvolumes within a Btrfs filesystem. Here is a breakdown of the command syntax:

sudo: This is a command that allows the user to execute a command with elevated privileges. It stands for "Super User Do" and is commonly used in Unix-like systems to perform administrative tasks.
btrfs subvolume list: This is the specific command that lists the subvolumes within a Btrfs filesystem. The btrfs command is used to manage Btrfs filesystems, and subvolume list is an option that displays information about the subvolumes.
${path-to-btrfs_filesystem}: This is a placeholder for the actual path to the Btrfs filesystem you want to list the subvolumes for. You need to replace it with the correct path when using the command. For example, /mnt/btrfs or /dev/sda1.

When you run this command with the correct path specified, it will display a list of all the subvolumes within the specified Btrfs filesystem. Each subvolume will be accompanied by its unique ID, name, and the parent ID of the subvolume. This information can be helpful when managing and organizing subvolumes within a Btrfs filesystem.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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