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source-highlight for Mac

Source-code syntax highlighter

Quick answer: source-highlight is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install source-highlight. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 27 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What source-highlight is

source-highlight is a developer tool for macOS: source-code syntax highlighter.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install source-highlight

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install source-highlight on Mac?

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

Is source-highlight open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does source-highlight 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 source-highlight?

It was installed 27 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5836 in this catalogue.

What version of source-highlight is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.9.