broot
Git & GitHubShell UtilitiesDirectory trees, search, and terminal file management from the terminal.
Directory trees, search, and terminal file management from the terminal. Built by Canop.
Task fit
directory trees, search, and terminal file management from the terminal.
Lane
Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.
Operator brief
Use broot for directory trees, search, and terminal file management from the terminal.
Run `broot` and see what comes back.
Repository family
Canop
First trust check
broot responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
GitHub review loop
Install command
$ brew install brootOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ broot --versionbroot responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ brootFirst steps
- 01Install broot.
- 02Run `broot --version` first.
- 03Start with `broot`.
- 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
directory trees, search, and terminal file management from the terminal.
Use this when
You work with shell utilities and want a fast terminal interface.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- broot fits git & github well, especially for directory trees, search, and terminal file management from the terminal.
- 1,939 homebrew installs (30d).
- Verify with `broot --version` first.
Constraints
- Automation can be brittle.
- Output is mostly plain text.
- Better for local use than CI.
Repository context
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