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Display directory structure as a depth-indented tree
Description
tree is a recursive directory listing command that produces a depth-indented list of files. It is useful for quickly visualizing directory structures and has many options for filtering and formatting output.
AI 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
Use When
- → You need to visualize directory structures
- → You want a quick overview of a project's file layout