Broot

by Dystroy

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Versions:

  • 1.56.2
  • 1.56.1
  • 1.56.0
  • 1.55.0
  • 1.54.0
  • 1.53.0
  • 1.52.0
  • 1.51.0
  • 1.50.0
  • 1.49.1
  • 1.49.0
  • 1.48.0
  • 1.47.0
  • 1.46.5
  • 1.46.4
  • 1.46.3
  • 1.46.2
  • 1.46.1
  • 1.46.0
  • 1.45.1
  • 1.45.0
  • 1.44.7
  • 1.44.6
  • 1.44.5
  • 1.44.4
  • 1.44.3
  • 1.44.2
  • 1.44.1
  • 1.44.0
  • 1.38.0
  • 1.36.1
  • 1.32.0
  • 1.23.0
  • 1.22.1

Broot is a command-line utility published by Dystroy that offers an alternative perspective on filesystem exploration by rendering interactive directory-tree views inside the terminal. Designed for developers, system administrators, and anyone who regularly confronts deeply nested folder structures, the program replaces repetitive `ls` or `find` sequences with a single, searchable, and keyboard-driven interface that can be launched from any shell. Users type a few characters to filter entries in real time, preview file contents without opening an editor, and navigate across large codebases or log archives in milliseconds; built-in shortcuts facilitate batch renaming, copying, or deletion, while optional verbs integrate with external tools such as `git`, `fd`, or `fzf`. The current stable release, version 1.56.2, continues a rapid development track that has produced thirty-four public iterations since the project’s debut, each refining performance, adding configurable themes, and expanding cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Written in Rust, Broot is lightweight, dependency-free, and safe for concurrent filesystem operations, making it suitable for both local development machines and remote servers reached over SSH. Typical use cases include locating oversized folders to reclaim disk space, auditing project hierarchies for orphaned build artifacts, and interactively inspecting package trees during security reviews. The software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.

Tags:

cli 367
command-line 88
rust 169