k is a zsh script / plugin to make directory listings more readable.
The script adds a bit of color and some git status information on files and directories.
k is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Git status on entire repos.
- Git status on files within a working tree.
- File weight colours – File sizes are graded from green for small (< 1k), to red for huge (> 1mb).
- Human readable files sizes.
- Rotting dates – dates fade with age.
Website: github.com/supercrabtree/k
Support:
Developer: George Crabtree, Christopher Newton
License: MIT License

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