cdrkit

cdrkit is a free and open-source software suite for writing optical discs. It provides a command-line interface for creating and manipulating CD, DVD, and Blu-ray disc images and writing them to physical media. The suite is composed of several utilities, each designed for specific tasks related to disc imaging and burning.

Key components of cdrkit include genisoimage, which creates ISO 9660 filesystem images, and wodim, which is used for writing these images to optical discs. Other tools in the suite handle tasks such as querying drive capabilities, blanking rewritable media, and creating audio CDs. cdrkit is a fork of the older cdrecord software, aiming to maintain compatibility while introducing new features and improvements.

The software is widely used in Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Its command-line nature makes it suitable for scripting and automation, allowing users to integrate disc burning into larger workflows. While graphical tools for burning discs are common, cdrkit offers a powerful and flexible alternative for users who prefer or require command-line control. Its development focuses on stability, reliability, and support for various optical disc formats and drives.