g-ls
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Description:
Powerful and cross-platform ls
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: cli file-system utility ls productivity
Install: brew install g-ls
About:
GLs is a modern, cross-platform replacement for the traditional ls command, designed to enhance file listing with better performance and richer output. It provides colorized output, file icons, and detailed metadata in a more readable format. The tool aims to make command-line file navigation more intuitive and visually appealing.
Key Features:
  • Colorized output with file type differentiation
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Enhanced file metadata display
  • Modern alternative to traditional ls
Use Cases:
  • Daily command-line file navigation and inspection
  • Enhancing shell scripts with better formatted directory listings
Alternatives:
  • exa – Similar modern ls replacement with different feature focus
  • lsd – Another ls alternative with similar goals
Version History
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Oct 9, 2025 8:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d7b42cb7
Sep 13, 2024 8:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP 53cb15b3