# colorls
> Ruby script that colorizes ls output with color and icons

## Summary
Enhances ls output with colors and Nerd Font icons for better visual file type differentiation.

## Capabilities
- Colorized directory listings
- File-type specific icons (requires Nerd Fonts)
- Tree view support
- Git status integration

## When to Use
- User wants colorful ls output with icons
- User has Nerd Fonts installed

## When NOT to Use
- User prefers eza or lsd
- User does not have Nerd Fonts

## Related Tools
- [eza](/tools/eza) (alternative): eza is a modern ls replacement in Rust
- [lsd](/tools/lsd) (alternative): lsd is another ls replacement with icons

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/colorls
