Disk Space Management

Disk Space Management

Plugin from strike

Overview

This plugin was created mainly for those who use the split-level feature in Unraid. Due to how split level works, it will ignore the minimum free space setting and continue to move stuff to disks that are full/almost full. This is because split level tries to keep files and folders that belong together based on your split level setting on the same disk, and split level trumps all other settings. Even if there's little space left on the disk. So to combat this, this plugin will automatically move Movies and TV shows from disks that are below the threshold setting to the disk with the most free space available. It prioritizes to move movies first, then if no movies are found it will go to TV shows and move the shows with the fewest seasons first.

unraid-disk.space.management

Unraid disk space management plugin

Description: This plugin automates disk space management on an Unraid server. It monitors disks, moves media files from full disks to those with more space, and ensures media is organized correctly. Primarily for those who use split-level.

Features:

  • Intelligent Threshold Monitoring: Continuously monitors array disks and triggers move operations when free space falls below your defined GB threshold.
  • Folder Priority Queue: Features a drag-and-drop interface that allows you to prioritize which directories are processed first.
  • Per-Path Granular Sorting: You can independently configure sorting rules for every folder in your queue, including Smallest First, Alphabetical (A-Z or Z-A), Newest First, or Oldest First.
  • Dual-Layer Disk Exclusions: Provides both global disk exclusions and folder-specific exclusions to give you precise control over where data can and cannot be moved.
  • Interactive Path Picker: Includes a built-in visual folder browser to easily select and add new management paths directly from your Unraid array.
  • Real-Time Status Tracking: A live dashboard badge displays whether the engine is currently "IDLE" or "RUNNING".
  • Advanced Safety Guards: Integrated protection prevents accidental moves to or from /mnt/user and includes loop prevention logic for simulated runs.
  • Smart DRY RUN Mode: Safely test your configuration with a full simulation that logs exactly what would happen without moving a single file.
  • High-Performance File Transfer: Uses rsync to move data, ensuring all permissions, attributes, and hard links are perfectly preserved.
  • Modernized Log Terminal: Features a dedicated log management tab with a high-visibility console, auto-scrolling, and the ability to clear logs directly from the UI.
  • Automated Scheduling: Fully customizable cron scheduling to ensure management tasks run at the most convenient times for your server.

Install Disk Space Management on Unraid in a few clicks.

Find Disk Space Management in Community Apps on your Unraid server, review the template, and click Install. Unraid handles the Docker app or plugin setup from the published template.

Open the Apps tab on your Unraid server Search Community Apps for Disk Space Management Review the template variables and paths Click Install

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Repository
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/strike84/unraid-disk.space.management/refs/heads/main/DiskSpaceManagement.plg
Last Updated2026-07-15
First Seen2025-07-21