View Formats

lla view formats

Visualizing Your Files

lla offers thoughtfully designed view formats, each crafted for specific workflows and visualization needs. Mix and match these formats with other options to build your ideal file exploration experience.

Core Views

Default View

Clean, distraction-free listing for quick directory scans:

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Long Format

Rich metadata display for detailed file analysis:

lla -l

Tree Structure

Hierarchical exploration of directory relationships:

lla -t -d 3  # Navigate up to 3 levels deep

Enhanced Organization

Table Layout

Structured view optimized for data comparison:

lla -T

Grid Display

Space-efficient layout for dense directories:

lla -g
lla -g --grid-ignore # Use grid view ignoring terminal width (Warning: output may extend beyond screen width) - you can configure the max width in the config file

Specialized Views

Git Integration

Smart repository insights:

lla -G

Timeline Organization

Chronological file tracking:

lla --timeline

Storage Analysis

Visual disk usage insights:

lla -S # use --include-dirs to calculate directories sizes

Fuzzy Search (Experimental)

Interactive file discovery:

lla --fuzzy

Deep Directory Exploration (Recursive)

Comprehensive subdirectory listing:

lla -R
lla -R -d 3  # Set exploration depth

The -R option can be integrated with other options to create a more specific view. For example, lla -R -l will show a detailed listing of all files and directories in the current directory.