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broot vs xplr: catalog facts
broot	xplr
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, Linux
Compact tree navigation and interactive search	Scriptable navigation and tool integration
Changing the parent shell directory requires shell integration.	Customization requires configuring the surrounding workflow.
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 September 22, 2026

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