https://github.com/konard/macos-ram-volume
Scripts to create and remove RAM volume on macOS
https://github.com/konard/macos-ram-volume
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Scripts to create and remove RAM volume on macOS
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/konard/macos-ram-volume
- Owner: Konard
- License: unlicense
- Created: 2025-01-27T07:46:46.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-27T08:19:17.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-27T09:25:39.002Z (4 months ago)
- Language: Shell
- Size: 2.93 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# macos-ram-volume
Scripts to create and remove RAM volume on macOS
## Prerequisites
- **macOS** operating system.
- **Terminal Access** to execute shell scripts.
- **Execute Permissions** on the scripts.
## Installation
1. **Clone the Repository**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/macos-ram-volume.git
```
2. **Navigate to the Project Directory**
```bash
cd macos-ram-volume
```
3. **Make the Scripts Executable**
```bash
chmod +x create_ram_volume.sh remove_ram_volume.sh
```
## Usage
### Creating a RAM Volume
To create a RAM volume, run the `create_ram_volume.sh` script. You can specify the size in megabytes (MB) as an argument. If no size is provided, it defaults to **128 MB**.
**Syntax:**
```bash
./create_ram_volume.sh [size_in_MB]
```
**Examples:**
- **Default Size (128 MB):**
```bash
./create_ram_volume.sh
```
- **Custom Size (e.g., 256 MB):**
```bash
./create_ram_volume.sh 256
```
### Removing a RAM Volume
To remove an existing RAM volume, run the `remove_ram_volume.sh` script. Ensure you specify the correct size if you created a RAM volume with a custom size. If no size is provided, it defaults to **128 MB**.
**Syntax:**
```bash
./remove_ram_volume.sh [size_in_MB]
```
**Examples:**
- **Default Size (128 MB):**
```bash
./remove_ram_volume.sh
```
- **Custom Size (e.g., 256 MB):**
```bash
./remove_ram_volume.sh 256
```
## Notes
- **Default Behavior:** If no size is provided when running the scripts, they will default to creating or removing a **128 MB** RAM volume.
- **Error Handling:** The scripts include enhanced error handling to provide detailed feedback in case of failures. Review the error messages for guidance.
- **Permissions:** If you encounter permission-related errors, consider running the scripts with `sudo`:
```bash
sudo ./create_ram_volume.sh
sudo ./remove_ram_volume.sh
```
- **Data Volatility:** Remember that all data stored on the RAM volume is **volatile** and will be **lost** once it's unmounted or the system is restarted. Ensure you back up any important data before unmounting.