eza
eza replaces the ls file-listing command, is written in Rust, and is described as actively maintained.
About eza
eza is a command-line file-listing program intended as a replacement for ls on Unix and Linux systems. It uses colors to distinguish file types and metadata, and reports symlinks, extended attributes, and Git status. Entries can be shown as a grid, list, or tree, with options for sorting, filtering, and recursion.
It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSDs and is distributed as a single binary, with installation through Cargo and system package managers.
Key features
- Color-coded file types and metadata display
- Symlink and extended attribute information display
- Git repository status output
- Hyperlink display for file entries
- Tree and recursive directory listing modes
- Human-readable relative dates
Best for: Command-line users on Unix-like systems who want detailed file listings with Git and metadata context.
Good for
- Distributed as a single binary
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSDs
- Displays Git status, SELinux contexts, and mount point details
eza at a glance
- Website
- eza.rocks
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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eza FAQ
How does eza differ from exa?
It fixes the Grid Bug introduced in exa in 2021 and adds hyperlink support, mount point details, SELinux context output, Git repository status output, human-readable relative dates, bright terminal color support, and security fixes.
Which operating systems does eza support?
Windows, macOS, Linux, and BSDs.
How can eza be tried with Nix?
Run nix run github:eza-community/eza, adding arguments after --, for example nix run github:eza-community/eza -- -ol.
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