shiki ☆
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Description:
Beautiful yet powerful syntax highlighter
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Jan 15, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: syntax-highlighting developer-tools textmate vscode web-development
Install: brew install shiki
About:
Shiki is a syntax highlighter that uses TextMate grammars and themes to produce highly accurate, visually rich code snippets. It supports a vast array of programming languages and themes, including VS Code's built-in themes, and outputs colored tokens for easy integration into websites and documents.
Key Features:
  • Uses TextMate grammars for accurate language parsing
  • Supports VS Code themes and custom theme creation
  • Outputs colored HTML, SVG, or ansi sequences
  • Includes a comprehensive library of built-in languages and themes
  • Designed for high performance with caching mechanisms
Use Cases:
  • Syntax highlighting for technical documentation sites
  • Generating styled code snippets for blog posts and presentations
  • Building code editors or preview features in web applications
Alternatives:
  • Prism.js – Client-side JavaScript library, lighter but less accurate than Shiki's TextMate-based parsing.
  • highlight.js – Another popular client-side highlighter with auto-detection, but Shiki offers more precise grammar fidelity.
Version History
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Jan 15, 2026 11:28am 0 META 5428b6e6
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