filetree
An IDE-style file tree that highlights what Claude is doing.
Illustration. Actual results depend on the mod, terminal and environment.
Install
/plugin marketplace add data-goblin/claude-code-filetree
/plugin install filetree@claude-code-filetree
/reload-pluginsRun these commands one at a time in a Claude Code session.
claude plugin marketplace add data-goblin/claude-code-filetree
claude plugin install filetree@claude-code-filetreeThen run /reload-plugins in your session, or start a new session.
Please install the Claude Code mod "filetree" (https://github.com/data-goblin/claude-code-filetree). Before installing, read the Security and Requirements sections of its README and tell me what it reads and writes, which commands it runs, whether it uses the network, and which Claude Code version, OS and terminal it needs. If everything looks fine, run claude plugin marketplace add data-goblin/claude-code-filetree and claude plugin install filetree@claude-code-filetree, then remind me to run /reload-plugins in my session.Send this to Claude Code so it reads the author’s instructions before installing.
git clone https://github.com/data-goblin/claude-code-filetree
cd claude-code-filetree
claude --plugin-dir .Clone the repository and try it in a local session with --plugin-dir.
What it accesses
Based on the author’s documentation, checked when listed; use claude plugin validate to check for yourself.
Reads
YesReads the workspace tree and Claude's file read/write/git activity for highlights.
Writes files
UnspecifiedRuns commands
YesRuns git for status and du for folder sizes, and opens files in their default app on double-click.
Network
UnspecifiedIntroduction
filetree is a Claude Code function-hooks mod that draws an IDE-style file tree pane, shimmering on Claude's Read/Write/git activity, with Nerd Font or Unicode glyphs and a date/size column. Install filetree@claude-code-filetree. Not run-tested. Preview is illustrative.
Who it is for
- People who want an IDE-like tree showing which files Claude touches
Requirements
- Claude Code ≥ 2.1.287
- Platforms · Linux / macOS / Windows
- The sidebar needs the fullscreen layout and a terminal at least 110 columns wide.
- Mods do not load in WSL sessions of the Desktop app.