lsdir
Lsdir is a term used for software utilities or library functions that enumerate the contents of a directory. It is not a single standardized program; multiple projects may implement a tool or function under the name lsdir to perform directory listing with varying features.
- List entries within a directory, often including metadata such as name, type, size, and modification time.
- Provide options for sorting, filtering, and controlling how much information is shown.
- Offer support for recursive traversal, hidden entries, and symbolic links in different ways depending on the
- Display formats: plain or long listings with metadata; optional colorization in some implementations.
- Sorting and filtering: by name, size, or time; pattern matching or exclude/include rules.
- Recursion and depth control: recursive listing versus single-directory listings, sometimes with depth limits.
- Visibility and metadata: include or exclude hidden files; show permissions, owner, and group in extended formats.
- Error handling and performance: robust handling of inaccessible entries; use of efficient APIs to minimize system
- On POSIX systems, lsdir-like functionality typically relies on low-level directory APIs such as opendir/readdir or scandir.
- In higher-level languages, lsdir may wrap standard library calls (for example, scandir-like interfaces) and return structured
- The exact syntax, options, and output formats vary by implementation, so users should consult the specific
- Related commands include ls and dir, which provide directory listings with different conventions.
- In programming, similar functionality appears as directory listing utilities, filesystem walkers, or directory iterators.