gvfs-ls
lists directory contents using GVFS
TLDR
List directory
$ gvfs-ls [directory]
List remote directory$ gvfs-ls smb://server/share/
Show hidden files$ gvfs-ls -h [directory]
Long listing format$ gvfs-ls -l [directory]
Show specific attributes$ gvfs-ls -a [standard::name,standard::size] [directory]
SYNOPSIS
gvfs-ls [options] location
DESCRIPTION
gvfs-ls lists directory contents using GVFS. It works with local directories and remote URIs, providing consistent listing across backends.
The tool shows file names and optionally detailed attributes. It supports network protocols like SMB, FTP, SSH, and WebDAV.
PARAMETERS
LOCATION
Directory path or URI.-h, --hidden
Show hidden files.-l, --long
Long listing format.-a, --attributes ATTR
Show specific attributes.-n, --nofollow-symlinks
Don't follow symlinks.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Deprecated in favor of gio list. GNOME dependencies. Requires running GVFS daemon.
HISTORY
gvfs-ls was developed as part of GVFS for GNOME, now largely replaced by the gio command.