Description:
General purpose syntax highlighter in pure Go
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.21.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
syntax-highlighting
developer-tools
golang
cli
code-formatter
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Install:
brew install chroma
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About:
Chroma is a syntax highlighting library and command-line tool written in Go. It supports over 200 languages and formats, offering flexible lexers and formatters for developers. Its primary value is enabling fast, accurate code highlighting in terminals, web apps, and custom tools.
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Key Features:
- Support for 200+ languages and formats
- Pure Go implementation for high performance
- Multiple output formats including HTML, Terminal, and JSON
- Extensible lexer and formatter API
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Use Cases:
- Building custom CLIs with colorized code output
- Generating syntax-highlighted documentation or static sites
- Implementing code analysis or linting tools
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Alternatives:
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pygments
– Python-based, heavier dependency but extremely mature
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highlight.js
– JavaScript-focused, ideal for web but not CLI
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