Install wisu on Ubuntu 26.04

The wisu is a command-line tool designed for inspecting directories and summarizing file usage in a clear and structured way. It is particularly useful for analyzing disk consumption and navigating large file trees efficiently. This tutorial explains how to install wisu on Ubuntu 26.04.

Install wisu

Download the most recent release archive directly from the official repository:

curl -sSLo wisu.tar.gz https://github.com/sh1zen/wisu/releases/latest/download/wisu-linux-x86_64.tar.gz

Extract the binary and place it into a system-wide executable directory:

sudo tar xf wisu.tar.gz -C /usr/local/bin ./wisu

Verify that the installation completed successfully by checking wisu version:

wisu --version

Remove the downloaded archive:

rm -rf wisu.tar.gz

Testing wisu

Run wisu against a directory to view a structured summary of its contents:

wisu /var/log/apt

For an interactive mode, use the -i option:

wisu -i /var/log/apt

This mode enables easier navigation and inspection of nested files and directories.

Uninstall wisu

If wisu is no longer needed, delete the installed binary:

sudo rm -rf /usr/local/bin/wisu