lstr ☆

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Description:
Fast, minimalist directory tree viewer

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cli productivity file-system developer-tools visualization

Install: brew install lstr

About:
Lstr is a command-line utility that displays directory structures in a clean, compressed tree format. It intelligently omits common clutter like .git directories and node_modules to focus on relevant project files. The tool prioritizes speed and readability, making it ideal for quickly understanding complex codebases.

Key Features:

Compressed tree view for better readability
Automatic filtering of common ignore patterns
High performance with minimal startup time
Optional color output for enhanced visual distinction

Use Cases:

Quickly visualizing project structure before refactoring
Navigating large codebases to understand directory hierarchy
Generating clean directory listings for documentation

Alternatives:

tree – Lstr offers a more minimalist output by default and includes built-in ignore filtering, whereas tree requires flags for similar functionality.
ls -R – Lstr provides a hierarchical visual structure, unlike the recursive list format of ls -R which can be difficult to parse visually.

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