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A Colorful ls: lsd

Replace ls with icon-aware, colorized listings and a tree mode.

macOSFilesTerminalcliLow risk
Run lsd -la --tree for a detailed listing with icons and a tree layout.

01Command

Command
$ lsd -la --tree

02What it does

lsd, short for LSDeluxe, adds Nerd Font icons, per-type colors, Git-aware columns and a recursive tree view to the familiar ls interface. Aliasing ls to lsd gives immediate visual structure to directories.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
CompatibilitymacOS with Homebrew installed
!Warning: Icons require a Nerd Font; otherwise they appear as placeholder boxes.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Homebrew formula: lsd
    Homebrew · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Packages lsd, an ls replacement with icons, colors and tree output.

Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: Files & Folders

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