tmux-cdls

  • From: 2026
  • Until: now

tmux-cdls displays your current directory's contents in a dedicated pane that automatically updates as you modify the directory or navigate. This keeps your file structure visible at all times, making file operations and navigation easier.

The plugin is inspired by broot, but with a much simpler approach and without taking you out of your usual terminal workflow.

tmux-cdls screenshot

Key features:

  • Auto-updating directory listing in a dedicated tmux pane
  • Customizable toggle key, pane size, and polling rate
  • Auto-detects exa, lsd, or falls back to ls
  • Installable via TPM or manually