sudo apt install eza β the latest release, not a frozen one:
The official Ubuntu archive ships eza 0.23.4; this repository serves the latest eza 0.23.5, rebuilt within hours of every upstream release. Every package is GPG-signed and upgrades through the normal apt upgrade. Add the repository once (below), then run:
sudo apt install ezaapt install ezaWhat is eza?
eza is a modern, maintained replacement for the venerable file-listing command-line program ls that ships with Unix and Linux operating systems. Written in Rust, eza gives you more features and better defaults while being small, fast, and just one single binary.
β‘ Key Features of eza
π¨ Rich Visual Output
Colors to distinguish file types, icons support, and customizable themes. Makes file browsing more intuitive and visually appealing.
π Git Integration
Shows Git status for files and repositories, tracks ignored files, and displays repository information directly in listings.
π Extended Metadata
Displays symlinks, extended attributes, mount points, SELinux context, and human-readable relative dates.
π§ Highly Configurable
Custom themes via theme.yml, extensive command-line options, and backwards compatibility with ls and exa.
π eza vs ls vs exa
- vs ls: Colors, icons, Git integration, tree view, better defaults
- vs exa: Actively maintained, fixes "Grid Bug", hyperlinks, themes, security fixes
- Performance: Fast Rust implementation, single binary, minimal dependencies
- Compatibility: Drop-in replacement with familiar options
apt upgrade keeps you on the latest version.
π¦ Installation from deb.griffo.io
Step 1: Add Repository
sudo install -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://deb.griffo.io/EA0F721D231FDD3A0A17B9AC7808B4DD62C41256.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes -o /etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg] https://deb.griffo.io/apt $(lsb_release -sc 2>/dev/null) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/deb.griffo.io.list > /dev/null
sudo apt updateinstall -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://deb.griffo.io/EA0F721D231FDD3A0A17B9AC7808B4DD62C41256.asc | gpg --dearmor --yes -o /etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/deb.griffo.io.gpg] https://deb.griffo.io/apt $(lsb_release -sc 2>/dev/null) main" | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/deb.griffo.io.list > /dev/null
apt updateπ There is an always-free mirror. deb-free.griffo.io serves packages free forever β no account, no subscription, at most 2 months behind upstream, security fixes immediately. It currently carries Ghostty, Oh My Posh and Zed; eza is not one of them, so the repository above is the only way to get it today β ask and it can be enrolled.
Step 2: Install eza
# Install latest eza
sudo apt install eza
# Verify installation
eza --version# Install latest eza
apt install eza
# Verify installation
eza --versionπ― Basic Usage Examples
Replace ls with eza:
# Basic listing with colors and icons
eza
# Long format with details
eza -l
# Tree view
eza --tree
# Show Git status
eza -l --git
# Grid view with icons
eza --icons --gridAdvanced features:
# Show all files including hidden
eza -la
# Sort by size, largest first
eza -l --sort=size --reverse
# Show only directories
eza -D
# Recursive listing with depth limit
eza -R --level=2
# Custom time format
eza -l --time-style=isoCreate alias for permanent use:
# Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
echo 'alias ls="eza"' >> ~/.bashrc
echo 'alias ll="eza -l"' >> ~/.bashrc
echo 'alias la="eza -la"' >> ~/.bashrc
# Reload shell
source ~/.bashrcπ Why Choose deb.griffo.io?
- Official Ubuntu: Often months behind, missing latest features
- deb.griffo.io: Latest version within hours of release
- Manual Installation: Complex Rust compilation required
- Our Repository: Pre-built, ready-to-use packages
- β Latest Features: Get newest eza features and improvements immediately
- β No Compilation: Pre-built binaries, no Rust toolchain needed
- β Automatic Updates: Packages updated within hours of upstream releases
- β Proper Dependencies: Correctly packaged with all required libraries
- β Multi-Distribution: Works on Jammy and Noble
- β Easy Maintenance: Simple apt commands for updates
π¦ Package Build Repository
The Ubuntu packages are automatically built and maintained in this GitHub repository:
- π eza-debian - Latest release builds
π Related Packages
Also available from deb.griffo.io:
- Yazi File Manager - Advanced terminal file manager
- fzf Fuzzy Finder - Enhanced file and command searching
- zoxide - Smart cd command replacement
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