What is `ls` for PowerShell?

What is ls for PowerShell?

In PowerShell, the ls command is used to list the contents of a directory.

This command is equivalent to the dir command in the Windows Command Prompt.

The ls command displays the names of the files and subdirectories in the specified directory.

You can use various options with the ls command to control the information that is displayed and the format of the output. For example, you can use the -l option to display detailed information about each file and subdirectory, including the owner, the file size, and the last modification time. You can also use the -a option to include hidden files and directories in the output.

Here is an example of how you might use the ls command in PowerShell:

PS C:\> ls

Directory: C:\

Mode                LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                -------------         ------ ----
d-----        6/14/2022   1:34 PM                Users
-a----        6/14/2022   1:34 PM           1245 test.txt

PS C:\> ls C:\Users

Directory: C:\Users

Mode                LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                -------------         ------ ----
d-----        6/14/2022   1:34 PM                John
d-----        6/14/2022   1:34 PM                Jane

PS C:\> ls C:\Users\John

Directory: C:\Users\John

Mode                LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                -------------         ------ ----
-a----        6/14/2022   1:34 PM           1245 Documents
-a----        6/14/2022   1:34 PM           2240 Pictures
-a----        6/14/2022   1:34 PM            632 Music

As you can see, the ls command can be used to list the contents of the current directory, or you can specify a different directory to list its contents.

The output shows the name and type (file or directory) of each item in the directory, as well as other information depending on the options used.

Conclusion

In PowerShell, the ls command is used to list the contents of a directory.