ccat
A command-line tool that works like cat but adds syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages.
What is ccat?
ccat is a command-line utility that colorizes the output of the `cat` command by adding syntax highlighting. It reads files or standard input and applies color coding to make code and structured data easier to read in the terminal. The tool supports multiple programming languages and formats, functioning as a direct, enhanced replacement for the traditional `cat` command.
Developers, system administrators, and command-line users who frequently view code or structured text files in the terminal and want improved readability without switching to a full IDE or editor.
ccat offers a lightweight, fast, and POSIX-compliant alternative to other syntax highlighters, with minimal performance overhead and the convenience of being a single binary. Its ability to be aliased directly to `cat` makes it seamlessly integrate into existing workflows.
Overview
Colorizing cat
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly viewing source code files in the terminal with syntax highlighting
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