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broot vs lstr: catalog facts
broot	lstr
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Command line
Compact tree navigation and interactive search	Offers classic and interactive tree views Shows Git status, permissions and file sizes
Changing the parent shell directory requires shell integration.	File icons require a Nerd Font
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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