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broot

Git & GitHubShell Utilities

Directory 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 broot

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ broot --version

broot responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ broot

First steps

  1. 01Install broot.
  2. 02Run `broot --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `broot`.
  4. 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

You need fully non-interactive usage for CI.

Trust and constraints

trusted86/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveNo
CI-friendlyNo

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

Other CLIs in this family

This is the only CLI surfaced from this family right now.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)1.9K
GitHub stars12.5K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 22, 2026