erdtree
Modern filesystem tree utility with git integration
TLDR
SYNOPSIS
erdtree [options] [directory]
DESCRIPTION
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
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.
