listfiles

listfiles is a command-line utility found on Unix-like operating systems. Its primary function is to display the contents of a directory. When executed without any arguments, listfiles typically shows the files and subdirectories within the current working directory.

The output of listfiles is usually presented in a column format, with each file or directory name occupying a separate entry. This basic functionality allows users to quickly see what is present in a given location.

listfiles can also accept arguments that modify its behavior. For example, specifying a directory path as an argument will cause listfiles to list the contents of that particular directory instead of the current one.

Further options can be passed to listfiles to alter the presentation of the information. These options often include the ability to display hidden files (those starting with a dot), sort the output in different ways (e.g., alphabetically, by size, by modification date), and provide more detailed information about each item, such as file permissions, ownership, size, and modification timestamp. The exact options available can vary slightly between different operating systems and versions of the command.