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lstr for Mac

Fast, minimalist directory tree viewer

Quick answer: lstr is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lstr. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lstr is

lstr is a command-line tool for macOS: fast, minimalist directory tree viewer.

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/bgreenwell/lstr.

How to install lstr

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

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 lstr on Mac?

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

Is lstr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lstr 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 lstr?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7752 in this catalogue.

What version of lstr is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.0.