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exa

exa is a modern replacement for the ls command, written in Rust.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

A modern, color-coded ls replacement with Git integration

Who should look elsewhere

Newer platform

Pros

  • +AI search API
  • +Good for semantic search
  • +Active development
  • +Good features
  • +Fair pricing

Cons

  • −Newer platform
  • −Learning curve
  • −Feature gaps
  • −Per-query pricing
  • −Still maturing

Key features

  • ✓Modern ls replacement
  • ✓Color output
  • ✓Git status
  • ✓Tree view
  • ✓Icons support
  • ✓Extended attributes

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0monthModern ls replacement; Git integration; Colors and icons

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