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erdtree for Mac

Multi-threaded file-tree visualizer and disk usage analyzer

Quick answer: erdtree is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install erdtree. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 67 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What erdtree is

erdtree is a command-line tool for macOS: multi-threaded file-tree visualizer and disk usage analyzer.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/solidiquis/erdtree.

How to install erdtree

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install erdtree.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install erdtree on Mac?

Run brew install erdtree in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is erdtree open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does erdtree run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is erdtree?

It was installed 67 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4081 in this catalogue.

What version of erdtree is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.2.