Erdtree

Erdtree analyzes disk usage across filesystems and supports gitignore and hidden file rules.

github.com/solidiquis/erdtree
Erdtree homepage screenshot

About Erdtree

Erdtree is an open-source, cross-platform, multi-threaded command-line utility for filesystem and disk usage analysis. It supports reporting disk usage via multiple metrics including bytes, blocks, word count, and line count, and offers tree, reverse tree, and du-like output layouts. The tool respects .gitignore and hidden file rules by default, and includes features like regex and glob-based file searching, granular sorting of output entries, and LS_COLORS-based colorized output.

Key features

  • Reports disk usage via bytes, blocks, word count, or line count metrics
  • Offers tree, reverse tree, and du-like output layouts
  • Respects .gitignore and hidden file rules by default
  • Supports regex and glob-based file searching
  • Provides granular sorting of output entries
  • Includes colorized output with LS_COLORS support
Best for: Developers, system administrators, and power users who need a command-line filesystem and disk usage analysis tool that respects .gitignore and hidden file rules.
Good for
  • Combines functionality of du, tree, find, wc, and ls in a single tool
  • Cross-platform and multi-threaded for performance
  • Supports multiple output layouts and flexible sorting options
Watch out for
  • Long view and block disk usage metrics are limited to Unix systems

Erdtree at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

Erdtree alternatives

Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.

All 24 alternatives

Popular in Hardware & Diagnostics

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 137

Erdtree FAQ

What disk usage metrics does erdtree support?
It reports bytes (logical or physical), blocks (Unix-only), word count, or line count.
Does erdtree respect .gitignore and hidden file rules?
Yes, it respects these rules by default, with an option to disable ignore rules.
What output layouts are available in erdtree?
It offers reverse tree, tree-like, and du-like output layouts.
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing