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colorlsLSD
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Colors and icons by file type
  • Shows git status alongside files
  • Offers richer formatting than a basic directory listing.
  • Requires Ruby to be installed
  • Icons need a patched Nerd Font in the terminal
  • Icon display works best with a suitable terminal font.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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