# tree
> Display directory structure as a depth-indented tree

## Summary
Display recursive directory listing as a visual tree structure

## Capabilities
- Display directory structure as indented tree
- Filter by file patterns and depth
- Show file sizes, permissions, and dates
- Output in multiple formats (ASCII, HTML, JSON)
- Color output by file type

## When to Use
- You need to visualize directory structures
- You want a quick overview of a project's file layout

## Related Tools
- [alder](/tools/alder) (complementary)
- [twf](/tools/twf) (complementary)

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