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Directory Tree Builder

Organize the path list into an ASCII or Unicode directory tree according to ignore rules, and count directories, files and maximum depth.

No uploadsMobile-friendlyTheme support

What is a directory tree generator?

Organize the path list into an ASCII or Unicode directory tree according to ignore rules, and count directories, files and maximum depth. ToolHub places the core computing entirely within the browser, allowing immediate use on both desktop and mobile devices, without the need to register an account or send content to the backend.

How to use this tool?

  1. Enter the data according to the field prompts and select the required processing method.
  2. Click "Process Now" to view the results, indicator summary and necessary error messages.
  3. After confirming that the content meets actual needs, you can copy the results or download them into files for further use.

Suitable use cases

README architecture description, project handover, deployment inventory and document writing. All processing is completed in the current page, which is especially suitable for workflows that do not want to post internal data to remote services.

Interpretation of results and precautions

Input is a path text list; the browser will not scan the local disk without authorization. Tools will validate basic input formats and provide readable error messages, but production environments should still be reconfirmed against source specifications, business rules, or professional requirements.

Browser and device support

Directory Tree Builder supports current Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari releases. Mobile and desktop layouts use the same validation rules documented on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the directory tree generator upload data to the server?
No. Tool functions are executed directly within the current browser tab, and input and generated results will not be uploaded or saved by ToolHub.
What use cases is the directory tree generator suitable for?
README architecture description, project handover, deployment inventory and document writing
Do I need to install software before using the directory tree generator?
No need. Use a desktop or mobile browser that supports modern JavaScript, and no account is required.
What are the limitations of this tool?
Input is a path text list; the browser will not scan the local disk without authorization.
Is manual inspection required after the results are generated?
Needed. Tools can assist with calculations, conversions, or formatting, but before going online, importing data, or making business decisions, the results should still be reviewed according to actual specifications.

Directory Tree Builder: inputs, output, and reproducible example

Use the free Directory Tree Builder online. Fast, private, mobile-friendly, and processed directly in your browser.

What this page actually processes

FieldControlDefault exampleValidation role
line styleSelectionUnicode ├─line style is read by the browser as a selection value before the tool runs.
ignore nameTextnode_modules,.git,distignore name is read by the browser as a text value before the tool runs.
Relative path listMultiline textsrc/index.js src/components/header.js src/components/footer.js public/favicon.svg README.md node_modules/demo/index.jsRelative path list is read by the browser as a multiline text value before the tool runs.

Reproduce the built-in example

Start with line style = Unicode ├─; ignore name = node_modules,.git,dist; Relative path list = src/index.js src/components/header.js src/components/footer.js public/favicon.svg README.md node_modules/demo/index.js, then run Directory Tree Builder. Change one input at a time so the effect on the result remains traceable.

After validating line style, ignore name, relative path list, the page displays its result in the output workspace and enables the relevant copy or download action.

When to use it and how to interpret the result

README architecture description, project handover, deployment inventory and document writing. All processing is completed in the current page, which is especially suitable for workflows that do not want to post internal data to remote services.

Limits and checks before use

Input is a path text list; the browser will not scan the local disk without authorization. Tools will validate basic input formats and provide readable error messages, but production environments should still be reconfirmed against source specifications, business rules, or professional requirements.

Page verification record

Controls inspected3 documented inputsResult pathValidate → process → review → copy/downloadLast content review2026-09-02