# lla Alternative to ls. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://github.com/triyanox/lla]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Terminal utilities]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Linux (Operating system) - NetBSD (Operating system) - Windows (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Release and installation instructions cover Linux, macOS, Windows and NetBSD binaries. ## Console’s review — 2024-11-28 Reviewed: 2024-11-28 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Distinguishes from ls by providing a plugin system to extend file listings e.g. duplicate file detection, file hash display, showing git metadata. Out of the box support for different view modes e.g. tree, recursive listing, and sorting based on file size & modification date. Colorized output. File-base configuration. ### Tradeoffs Only available to install as a Rust cargo package. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-11-28. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is lla a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2024-11-28](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Users of the ls command ### Why consider it It provides a plugin system to extend file listings ### Keep in mind It is only available to install as a Rust cargo package ## Also consider [Eza](): Consider Eza for Git status, tree views, and filesystem metadata in directory listings. Our review notes its configuration limitations at publication. [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()