bat
A cat(1) clone with syntax highlighting and Git integration.
INSTALLATION
$ sudo apt install bat$ pacman -S bat$ dnf install bat$ emerge sys-apps/bat$ brew install bat$ winget install sharkdp.bat$ cargo install --locked bat
DESCRIPTION
bat is a modern, feature-rich clone of the classic cat command written in Rust.
It provides syntax highlighting for a vast array of file types, Git integration, and automatic paging out of the box.
Additionally, it enhances readability with line numbers, file headers, and non-printable character visualizations.
DETAILS
- Repository
- sharkdp/bat (2026-11-08)
- Author
- sharkdp
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Category
- Shell & Terminal
- Language
- Rust
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Version
- v0.26.1 (2025-12-02)
- Repo Age
- 8 years old
STAR HISTORY
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SEE ALSO
- Featured in Modern Unix: better versions of classic commands
- Featured in CLI and TUI tools for Windows
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