# Tree Explorer

> Use this tool when you need to visualize and explore directory trees, especially in large directories with complex structures. It solves problems of navigating and understanding directory hierarchies by providing smart filtering and customizable ignore/keep patterns. The Tree Explorer takes directory paths as input and outputs a visual representation of the directory structure, making it useful for developers who need quick insights into directory organization across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/tree-explorer  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/tree-explorer

## Description

MCP Tree Explorer is a lightweight tool for directory tree visualization in Cursor, providing smart filtering of common large directories and customizable ignore/keep patterns. Built by Carter LaSalle, it automatically installs the 'tree' command if not available and works across Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it useful for developers who want quick, flexible directory structure insights.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.99
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/tree-explorer)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/carterlasalle/directory_structure_mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "tree-explorer"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/tree-explorer` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/tree-explorer/pull`

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