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A modern replacement for the ls command, with colors, icons, Git status, and tree views in a single Rust binary.

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What is it?

eza is a command-line file lister written in Rust and intended as a modern alternative to Unix and Linux's `ls`. It uses colors to distinguish file types and metadata, and it understands symlinks, extended attributes, and Git repository status. It is distributed as one self-contained binary.

eza keeps most of the familiar `ls` workflow but changes several defaults and adds options such as tree and grid views, human-readable relative dates, hyperlink output, mount point details, and SELinux context display. It is a fork of the exa project, and it fixes the grid display bug introduced in exa in 2021.

Display can be customized through a `theme.yml` file that controls colors and icons per file type and extension, while the older `LS_COLORS` and `EXA_COLORS` environment variables remain supported. Installation instructions cover Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the project can also be run with Nix.

Key features

  • 01Colored output that distinguishes file types and metadata
  • 02Tree, grid, and long-format views with Git status columns
  • 03Icons and hyperlink output in the terminal
  • 04Customizable colors and icons through a theme.yml file
  • 05Human-readable relative dates and extended attribute display

Use cases

  • Replacing plain ls in daily shell use with a more readable listing
  • Browsing project directories with Git status and tree views
  • Customizing terminal file listings with themes and icons

Quick start

  1. 1

    Try it with Nix flakes (no install needed)

    nix run github:eza-community/eza
  2. 2

    Read the platform-specific installation instructions in INSTALL.md

Things to know

  • Installation instructions vary by platform and distribution and are kept in a separate INSTALL.md file.
  • It is a replacement for ls with a different option set, so some flags differ from ls and exa.

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CLI & terminal tools

Topics

#command-line#ls#rust#terminal#file-listing#git#icons#color#files#hacktoberfest

FAQ

What is eza?
A modern replacement for the ls command, with colors, icons, Git status, and tree views in a single Rust binary. eza is a command-line file lister written in Rust and intended as a modern alternative to Unix and Linux's `ls`. It uses colors to distinguish file types and metadata, and it understands symlinks, extended attributes, and Git repository status. It is distributed as one self-contained binary.
Is eza free to use? What license does it have?
eza is open source under the EUPL-1.2 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is eza still maintained?
Updated within 6 months. The last commit to eza was on Aug 6, 2026.
What can I use eza for?
Replacing plain ls in daily shell use with a more readable listing Browsing project directories with Git status and tree views Customizing terminal file listings with themes and icons
How do I install eza?
Try it with Nix flakes (no install needed): nix run github:eza-community/eza Read the platform-specific installation instructions in INSTALL.md
Where can I get eza?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/eza-community/eza

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