Description:
Cat alternative written in Go
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.25.8@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
GitHub |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 224 |
Forks: 7 |
Language: Go |
Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
cat
cli
terminal
syntax-highlighting
viewer
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Install:
brew install gat
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About:
Gat is a terminal-based tool written in Go that provides advanced text viewing capabilities. It enhances the standard 'cat' command with features like syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages and line numbering. This makes it ideal for developers who need to quickly inspect code or log files directly in the command line.
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Key Features:
- Syntax highlighting for over 100 languages
- Customizable themes and styles
- Line numbering and wrapping options
- Written in Go for performance and portability
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Use Cases:
- Viewing source code with colorized syntax in the terminal
- Inspecting log files with better readability
- Quickly displaying configuration files with highlighting
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Alternatives:
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bat
– A 'cat' clone with syntax highlighting and Git integration; written in Rust
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highlight
– A general source code highlighter that can output to various formats
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