Question 1

How do I install the ls plugin in Zsh without oh-my-zsh?

Accepted Answer

Use alternative plugin managers like zpm, antigen, zinit, prezto, or zplug. For instance, with zinit, add 'zinit load zpm-zsh/ls' to your .zshrc, and it handles cloning automatically, as per the README installation options.

Question 2

Is the ls plugin better than just using lsd or exa directly?

Accepted Answer

The plugin offers a unified interface with automatic backend selection and convenient aliases, simplifying tool switching. However, if you only need one backend and have custom aliases, direct usage might be more straightforward and lightweight.

Question 3

How can I switch from exa to lsd as the backend?

Accepted Answer

Set the environment variable ZSH_LS_BACKEND to 'lsd' in your shell configuration. For example, add 'export ZSH_LS_BACKEND=lsd' to your .zshrc to manually override the automatic selection process.

Question 4

Does the ls plugin work with Bash shell?

Accepted Answer

No, it's specifically designed for Zsh and relies on Zsh features. Bash users would need to look for alternative plugins or script their own aliases for similar functionality.

Question 5

How do I disable git information in file listings?

Accepted Answer

Export ZSH_LS_DISABLE_GIT=true in your shell. This disables git integration in exa/eza backends, providing cleaner output without git status indicators, as mentioned in the README.

Question 6

What aliases does the ls plugin add?

Accepted Answer

It adds aliases such as 'l' for basic listing, 'la' for all files, 'll' for line-by-line output, and 'lt' for directory tree view, all documented in the README for quick reference.

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