cfdisk is a terminal-based partition editor that provides an interactive way to manage disk partitions on Linux systems. As part of the util-linux package, it offers a user-friendly text interface for viewing and modifying partition tables without requiring graphical tools.

Key features include:

Interactive TUI navigation - Use arrow keys and simple commands to browse and edit partitions
Partition table support - Works with both MBR and GPT partition schemes
Real-time visualization - See your disk layout and partition details clearly displayed
Safe operations - Review changes before writing them to disk
Lightweight and portable - Runs directly in the terminal on any Linux system

Whether you're setting up a new disk, resizing partitions, or managing storage on headless servers, cfdisk provides a straightforward alternative to command-line tools like fdisk or parted, combining accessibility with powerful partition management capabilities.