bat ☆
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Description:
Clone of cat(1) with syntax highlighting and Git integration
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.26.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @sharkdp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cli cat syntax-highlighting git rust
Install: brew install bat
About:
bat is a modern replacement for the classic cat command, offering syntax highlighting for a vast array of programming and markup languages. It integrates seamlessly with Git to show modifications directly in the terminal. The tool also supports file concatenation, non-printable character visualization, and customizable themes.
Key Features:
  • Syntax highlighting with automatic language detection
  • Git integration showing line-by-line changes
  • Pager integration with automatic paging for long output
  • Show non-printable characters and line numbers
  • Customizable themes and syntax mapping
Use Cases:
  • Quickly inspecting code files with colorized output
  • Reviewing Git diffs in the terminal
  • Concatenating multiple files for debugging or logging
  • Displaying configuration files with clear formatting
Alternatives:
  • cat – Standard Unix tool, lacks syntax highlighting and Git integration
  • highlight – General syntax highlighter, not designed as a cat replacement
  • ccat – Similar colorizing cat, but bat has more features and active development
License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT
Dependencies: libgit2, oniguruma
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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