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eza

A modern, maintained replacement for the ls command with colors and Git status.

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LicenseEUPL-1.2
GitHub stars16.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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RustTree ViewModern CliGit StatusLs ReplacementDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider eza?

eza is a modern, maintained replacement for ls written in Rust. It enriches directory listings with file type icons, colors, Git status indicators, extended file attributes, and integrated directory tree views.

Guided learning

Learn eza by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of eza

eza improves terminal ergonomics by displaying modified Git file states and permissions in human-readable formatting.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu/Debian via Apt
2sudo apt install eza
3
4# macOS via Homebrew
5brew install eza

eza is licensed under the European Union Public Licence v1.2 (EUPL-1.2).

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eza FAQs

eza is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

eza is listed under the EUPL-1.2 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

eza is listed as an alternative to Tree. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.