---
title: "lsd"
category: "Terminal and shell"
tagline: "Another modern ls, with colors, icons and a tree view."
source: "pacman"
package: "lsd"
command: "lsd"
code: "https://github.com/lsd-rs/lsd"
---

## What it is

lsd ("LSDeluxe") is a rewrite of `ls` that adds colors, file-type icons and a tree view, while keeping most of `ls`'s familiar options. It's an alternative to eza if you prefer its look.

```
lsd -l --tree --depth 2
```

## Why it's here

- **Familiar flags.** Most `ls` options work as you expect.
- **Choice.** Some people prefer its layout and colors to eza's.

## On CoreDesktop

lsd is installed from pacman with no aliases: CoreDesktop's `ls` aliases use eza. Type `lsd` to use it. `update` keeps it current along with the rest of the pacman packages.