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eza

Git & GitHubShell Utilities

File listing, tree views, and git status in ls from the terminal.

File listing, tree views, and git status in ls from the terminal. Built by eza community.

Task fit

file listing, tree views, and git status in ls from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use eza for file listing, tree views, and git status in ls from the terminal.

Run `eza -la --git` and see what comes back.

Repository family

eza community

First trust check

eza 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 eza

Operator pack

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

Verify

$ eza --version

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

First real command

$ eza -la --git

First steps

  1. 01Install eza.
  2. 02Run `eza --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `eza -la --git`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

file listing, tree views, and git status in ls from the terminal.

Use this when

You work with shell utilities and want a fast terminal interface.

Hold off when

You don't work with shell utilities.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyNo

Why operators pick it

  • eza fits git & github well, especially for file listing, tree views, and git status in ls from the terminal.
  • 12,553 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • 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)12.6K
GitHub stars20.8K
LicenseEUPL-1.2
UpdatedMar 23, 2026