facad ☆
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Description:
Modern, colorful directory listing tool for the command-line
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.20.16@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: cli file-manager productivity terminal utility
Install: brew install facad
About:
Facad is a modern command-line tool that generates visually appealing and colorful directory listings. It enhances the standard directory view with icons, colors, and better formatting for improved readability. The tool is designed to be a drop-in replacement for traditional commands like ls, offering a more user-friendly experience for navigating file systems.
Key Features:
  • Colorized output with syntax highlighting for file types
  • Support for icons and symbols in directory listings
  • Highly customizable themes and formatting options
  • Fast performance with minimal overhead
  • Git integration for showing repository status
Use Cases:
  • Daily terminal navigation and file management
  • Creating visually appealing screenshots for documentation
  • Quickly identifying file types and project structure
Alternatives:
  • exa – Modern replacement for ls, written in Rust with similar goals but different feature set
  • lsd – Another ls alternative with icon support, facad offers more customization options
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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