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directory-tree-viewer

Visualize directory paths as formatted tree representations of the filesystem.

3|1|Updated Nov 14, 2025
Search Tags:#bash#structure#visualization#directory#tree#ls
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/djacobsmeyer/claude-skills-engineering --skill directory-tree-viewer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: directory-tree-viewer
Source: https://github.com/djacobsmeyer/claude-skills-engineering/tree/main/plugins/directory-tree-viewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/djacobsmeyer/claude-skills-engineering --skill directory-tree-viewer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly visualize directory structures to understand project layouts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tree generation: display up to N levels
  • Custom paths: /tree for arbitrary directory
  • Ignore patterns: skip common build dirs

Quick Start

Use /tree to display current directory or a specific path.

Frequently Asked Questions about directory-tree-viewer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I visualize a directory structure in bash?▼

Directory tree visualization displays folder hierarchies in a formatted tree structure. Use the /tree command to generate a text-based representation of any directory, showing all files and subdirectories at a glance for quick layout analysis.

Can I control how deep the tree output goes?▼

Yes, tree visualization supports depth limiting via the -L option to display only N levels of the directory hierarchy, letting you focus on the structure most relevant to your analysis without overwhelming output.

How do I exclude build directories or hidden files from the tree?▼

Tree output supports ignore patterns (-I flag) to skip common build directories and the -a option to control whether hidden files appear, giving you fine-grained control over what gets displayed in the hierarchy.

What's the best way to share a project's folder structure with others?▼

Generate a formatted directory tree representation to document project layout clearly. Tree visualization works with any directory path and multiple output formats, making it ideal for sharing file organization in documentation or discussions.

Do I need special tools or dependencies to view directory trees?▼

No special dependencies required—tree visualization works with any directory using only built-in bash functionality, making it universally available across systems without additional software installation.

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