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The command exa --long --header --icons --git
is used to view the contents of a directory in a more detailed and visually appealing format.
Here's a breakdown of each option used in the command:
-
exa
: This is the main command which stands for "expanded ls". It is an alternative to the traditionalls
command and provides more features and better default settings. -
--long
: This option displays the detailed information about each file or directory. It includes file permissions, ownership, size, modification date, etc. -
--header
: This option displays column headers at the top to label each information category. -
--icons
: This option adds icons or symbols next to each file or directory to represent its type. For example, a folder could be represented by a folder icon, a text file by a document icon, etc. This makes it easier to identify file types at a glance. -
--git
: This option enables git-related information specifically for directories that are Git repositories. It displays additional details such as the branch name, modified files, etc.
By combining these options, the command will generate a detailed and visually enhanced listing of the contents of a directory, including file information, column headers, icons for file types, and extra git-related details if applicable.