lndir ☆
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Description:
Create a shadow directory of symbolic links to another directory tree
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: filesystem symlinks developer-tools xorg utility
Install: brew install lndir
About:
Lndir creates a mirror directory structure populated with symbolic links pointing to another directory tree. This allows you to access files from a central location without duplicating them, saving significant disk space. It is particularly useful for setting up build environments or managing shared resources across multiple projects.
Key Features:
  • Creates symbolic links instead of copying files
  • Recursively mirrors directory structures
  • Efficiently manages large directory trees
  • Part of the standard X.Org utility suite
Use Cases:
  • Setting up a shadow build directory for compilation
  • Sharing large read-only data sets across multiple projects
  • Creating a unified view of files scattered in different locations
Alternatives:
  • ln -s – Manual linking is tedious for large trees; lndir automates the entire structure.
  • rsync – Copies files by default, consuming more space; lndir uses links to preserve space.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 7:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP d654030d
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