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ccat

cat with syntax-highlighted colorized output

File Management linuxmacoswindows Go MIT

Description

ccat is a drop-in replacement for the cat command that provides colorized output with syntax highlighting. It supports many programming languages and file formats, making it easier to read source code in the terminal.

AI Summary

Colorized cat command with syntax highlighting for source code files

Capabilities

  • + Display file contents with syntax highlighting
  • + Support many programming languages and file formats
  • + Drop-in replacement for cat

Use When

  • You want to view source code files with syntax highlighting in the terminal
  • You need a colorized alternative to cat

Avoid When

  • x You need advanced features like line numbers and paging (use bat instead)
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