---
title: "lsd Next-Generation ls Directory Listing Tool"
description: "lsd (LSDeluxe) is a modern rewrite of the classic ls command written in Rust, adding color coding, file-type icons via Nerd Fonts, tree view, and extensive formatting options while maintaining familiar ls command syntax."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/lsd-rs/lsd"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "Custom Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "lsd-rs/lsd"
  github_stars: 15622
---

# lsd Next-Generation ls Directory Listing Tool

lsd (LSDeluxe) is a modern rewrite of the classic ls command written in Rust, adding color coding, file-type icons via Nerd Fonts, tree view, and extensive formatting options while maintaining familiar ls command syntax.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/lsd-next-gen-ls-directory-listing/)