hicat
A command-line tool that adds syntax highlighting to cat output, with automatic language detection.
What is hicat?
hicat is a command-line syntax highlighter that functions like an enhanced version of the `cat` command. It automatically detects programming languages from file extensions or content and applies syntax highlighting to make code more readable in terminal output. It solves the problem of viewing plain, unformatted code files in the command line.
Developers and system administrators who frequently view or share code snippets in terminal sessions and want improved readability without switching to GUI editors.
Developers choose hicat for its simplicity, automatic language detection, and seamless integration into existing command-line workflows without requiring configuration or external dependencies beyond npm installation.
Overview
Command-line syntax highlighter
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly previewing source code files in the terminal with syntax highlighting
- Sharing highlighted code snippets in command-line demonstrations or tutorials
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