# apfs-fuse > apfs-fuse examines Apple File System volume structures with apfs-dump and apfs-dump-quick, and mounts APFS volumes through a read-only FUSE driver. The tools expose management structures from drives or images; the driver also handles software-encrypted volumes, Fusion drives, snapshots and DMG files within its stated format limits. - Type: Tool - Targets: Binary - Category: Binary analysis libraries - Relationship: Foundation tool - Sources reviewed: 2026-11-09 - Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09 - Original resource: - Primary source: - Catalog page: - Record JSON: - Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/apfs-fuse/index.md) ## Requirements & limits - **Prerequisites:** Linux with FUSE, zlib, bzip2, CMake and a C++ compiler to build; libattr is needed on some distributions. - **Prerequisites:** An APFS device or disk image is required; encrypted volumes require a password or recovery key. - **Limits:** The driver is experimental and lacks writing, firmlink support, transparent LZFSE decompression and hardware-encrypted T2 volumes. - **License:** GPL-2.0 license. ## Primary sources 1. ## More in Native binaries - [Crate Digger](https://awesomerea.org/resources/crate-digger/index.md) · Tool - [MDB Tools](https://awesomerea.org/resources/mdb-tools/index.md) · Tool - [ExtractAltiumSTEPModels](https://awesomerea.org/resources/extract-altium-step-models/index.md) · Tool - [Rustation PlayStation debugger](https://awesomerea.org/resources/rustation-playstation-debugger/index.md) · Tool - [Unshield](https://awesomerea.org/resources/unshield/index.md) · Tool - [XBEpy](https://awesomerea.org/resources/xbepy/index.md) · Tool ## About this entry The description was reviewed against primary sources. Original editorial content: MIT. Linked projects, papers and assets retain their own rights and licenses.