Question 1

How do I set up tre editor aliasing in Zsh?

Accepted Answer

Add 'tre() { command tre "$@" -e && source "/tmp/tre_aliases_$USER" 2>/dev/null; }' to your ~/.zshrc file. This sources aliases after each tre run, allowing quick file access with commands like e8.

Question 2

tre vs tree command: what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

tre adds gitignore integration and editor aliasing, while classic tree lacks these. tre also supports JSON output and cross-platform shells, but requires more setup for aliasing compared to tree's simplicity.

Question 3

Does tre work on Windows 11?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tre is cross-platform and works on Windows 10+ with setup scripts for PowerShell or Command Prompt. Install via Scoop or winget, and follow the README for shell configuration to enable aliasing.

Question 4

Can tre output JSON for scripting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use the -j flag to output directory structures as JSON. This is useful for integrating with other tools or processing data programmatically, as noted in the options list.

Question 5

How to exclude files with regex in tre?

Accepted Answer

Use the -E flag with a regex pattern, repeatable for multiple exclusions. For example, 'tre -E "*.log"' skips log files, enhancing output control beyond gitignore.

Question 6

What editors are supported with tre aliasing?

Accepted Answer

tre uses $EDITOR on macOS/Linux or the default Windows program, but you can specify a command like 'tre -e emacs'. The README shows how to customize this in shell scripts for flexibility.

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