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Description:
Pager program similar to more

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 685@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: pager cli text-editor utilities terminal

Install: brew install less

About:
Less is a terminal-based pager program used to view the contents of a text file one screen at a time. Unlike more, it allows for both forward and backward navigation within the file. It is a standard utility on Unix-like systems and is highly efficient for handling large log files or command output.

Key Features:

Efficient memory usage for large files
Bidirectional navigation (forward and backward)
Powerful search capabilities
Support for syntax highlighting
Highly configurable interface

Use Cases:

Reading long log files generated by servers or applications
Navigating through extensive source code files
Viewing lengthy command output without cluttering the terminal

Alternatives:

more – The original Unix pager; less adds backward movement and more features.
most – An alternative pager that supports multiple windows.
cat – Dumps the entire file to the terminal; no navigation features.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 15, 2025 2:39am		0	VERSION_BUMP	39c112a5
Sep 11, 2025 8:55am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b17d90e5