Basic Usage

Learn the essentials of lla

Getting Started with lla

Zero configuration

lla works out of the box. Run it in any directory for a clear, useful listing.

Core command

lla [options] [path]

If no path is given, it lists the current directory. Relative and absolute paths are supported.

Defaults

  • Clear listings
  • Color output
  • Optional file icons
  • Alphabetical sort
  • Hidden files included; hide with --no-dotfiles

Directory navigation

lla                   # Current directory
lla /path/to/dir      # Specific directory
lla ..                # Parent directory
lla ~/Documents       # Home directory Documents

Quick filtering

Find files using the -f flag:

lla -f "pattern"       # Match files containing "pattern"
lla -f "test"          # Locate test-related files
lla -f ".rs"           # Filter by extension

Essential options

lla -l                 # Detailed view
lla -t                 # Tree view
lla -h                 # Help
lla --version          # Version