Eza

ls replacement.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Drop-in replacement for ls. Full color support for different list types. Visualizes Git status. Can display files in a grid or tree and can recurse directories. View filters e.g. only show directories, exclude symlinks, follow .gitignore. Customizable columns to show filesystem metadata. Forked from the now unmaintained exa project.

Tradeoffs

Lacks persistent configurability e.g. via a config file - this is coming in the next release.

Is Eza a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-08-01. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Users of the exa project should consider Eza

Why consider it

Eza can replace ls

Keep in mind

Eza lacks persistent configurability

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-08-01. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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