drutil

Drutil is a command line tool used in macOS and OS X to interact with and control the internal Disc Recording framework. It provides a variety of functions related to optical drives and discs. With drutil, users can perform tasks such as burning, erasing, examining, and verifying optical media.

This command line tool allows users to gather information about the available optical drives, such as device specifications and capabilities. It also enables users to eject and load discs into the optical drive, providing a convenient way to handle discs via the command line.

Drutil includes features to burn disc images onto optical media, such as .iso or .dmg files. Users can specify the write speed, number of copies, and manage the burn process directly from the command line. Additionally, drutil enables users to erase rewritable discs, ensuring effective disc management.

The tool also offers functionality for disc examination and verification. Users can retrieve detailed information about a disc, including its type, manufacturer, capacity, and session information. They can also verify the integrity of a disc by comparing it against the original source or checksum.

Drutil simplifies the automation and scripting of disc-related tasks, making it a valuable tool for those who require efficient management of optical media through the command line interface.