Last Updated on August 23, 2026
ls-f is a modern replacement for the venerable ls command. It enhances directory listings with Nerd Font icons, colourized output, Git status information, and a native tree view.
Originally a Bash wrapper, ls-f has been rewritten in Rust. The Rust version provides better performance, a single static binary, and zero runtime dependencies.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Native Rust implementation.
- Displays Nerd Font icons for hundreds of file types and extensions.
- Built-in recursive tree view.
- Git status integration.
- ANSI colour support for file types, permissions, and metadata.
- Supports many common ls flags.
- Single static binary.
- Zero runtime dependencies.
Website: github.com/swadhinbiswas/lsf
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Developer: Swadhin Biswas
License: MIT License
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