erdtree

Modern filesystem tree utility with git integration

TLDR

Display directory tree

$ erdtree [directory]

Show sizes of directories and files

$ erdtree -s [directory]

Show git status alongside tree

$ erdtree --git [directory]

Limit depth of tree

$ erdtree -L 3 [directory]

Show only directories

$ erdtree -d [directory]

erdtree is a modern tree command replacement with additional features like disk usage reporting, git integration, and improved visual formatting. It combines the functionality of tree and du with a clean, fast interface.The tool can display file sizes, git status indicators, and customizable sorting. It's designed to be faster than traditional tree implementations while providing more useful information.

PARAMETERS

-d, --dirs-only

Show only directories

-L, --level N

Limit tree depth to N levels

-s, --size

Show file and directory sizes

-h, --human-readable

Show sizes in human-readable format

--git

Show git status (modified, untracked, ignored)

--no-git

Disable git integration

--ignore PATTERN

Ignore files matching pattern

-I, --ignore-git

Respect .gitignore rules

-a, --all

Show hidden files

-P, --prune

Prune empty directories

--sort TYPE

Sort by: name, size, time, git

--dirs-first

Show directories before files

-o, --output FILE

Output to file instead of stdout

-v, --version

Display version and exit

--help

Display help and exit

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S erdtree

sudo zypper install erdtree

brew install erdtree

nix profile install nixpkgs#erdtree

CAVEATS

Large directories may take time to process. Git status checking adds overhead. Symbolic links are handled according to options. Unicode filenames require proper terminal support.

HISTORY

erdtree was created by Benji Nguyen as a modern replacement for the traditional tree command, addressing performance and feature limitations while maintaining compatibility.