Bat
VerifiedA cat(1) clone with wings. bat, rust, cli, command-line, git, hacktoberfest, rust. Use when you need bat capabilities. Triggers on: bat.
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# Bat
A cat(1) clone with wings. ## Commands
- `help` - Help
- `run` - Run
- `info` - Info
- `status` - Status
Features
- Core functionality from sharkdp/bat
Usage
Run any command: `bat <command> [args]` --- 💬 Feedback & Feature Requests: https://bytesagain.com/feedback Powered by BytesAgain | bytesagain.com
Examples
```bash # Show help bat help
# Run bat run ```
- Run `bat help` for all commands
When to Use
- to automate bat tasks in your workflow
- for batch processing bat operations
Output
Returns results to stdout. Redirect to a file with `bat run > output.txt`.
Configuration
Set `BAT_DIR` environment variable to change the data directory. Default: `~/.local/share/bat/`
Output
Results go to stdout. Save with `bat run > output.txt`.
Output
Results go to stdout. Save with `bat run > output.txt`.
Use Cases
- Display file contents with syntax highlighting and line numbers in the terminal
- Replace cat commands with a more readable output that includes Git integration
- View code files with automatic language detection and color-coded syntax
- Pipe command output through bat for paginated, highlighted viewing
- Integrate syntax-aware file viewing into automated development workflows
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Drop-in replacement for cat with syntax highlighting for 100+ languages
- +Git integration shows file modifications inline with diff markers
- +No API keys or external services needed — runs entirely locally
Cons
- -Thin CLI wrapper — requires the actual bat binary (sharkdp/bat) to be installed separately
- -Documentation is generic and repetitive with minimal practical examples
- -Limited utility as a skill since bat is a simple CLI tool most developers already know
FAQ
What does Bat do?
A cat(1) clone with wings. bat, rust, cli, command-line, git, hacktoberfest, rust. Use when you need bat capabilities. Triggers on: bat.
What platforms support Bat?
Bat is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for Bat?
Display file contents with syntax highlighting and line numbers in the terminal. Replace cat commands with a more readable output that includes Git integration. View code files with automatic language detection and color-coded syntax.
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