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ASCII Tree Generator — Convert a File List to a Directory Tree

Paste a flat list of file paths (or indented text) to generate a clean ASCII directory tree with proper ├── and └── connectors — the kind of tree diagram common in a README's project structure section, built without hand-aligning box-drawing characters yourself.

How to use ASCII Tree Gen

1. Paste your file paths, one per line.
2. Review the generated ASCII tree.
3. Copy it into your README or documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work from a real directory listing?

Paste output from find, tree, or a simple list of paths — the generator infers the hierarchy from the path structure.

Why not just use the tree command directly?

The tree command is not available on every system by default, and this works from a plain pasted list without needing shell access at all.

Does the output display correctly in a Markdown code block?

Yes — wrap the output in a fenced code block in your README so the box-drawing characters render with correct monospace alignment.

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