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ccat for Mac

Like cat but displays content with syntax highlighting

Quick answer: ccat is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ccat. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 50 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ccat is

ccat is a command-line tool for macOS: like cat but displays content with syntax highlighting.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/owenthereal/ccat.

How to install ccat

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ccat.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ccat on Mac?

Run brew install ccat in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ccat open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ccat run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ccat?

It was installed 50 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4563 in this catalogue.

What version of ccat is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.0.