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Formula Development v0.26.1

Clone of cat(1) with syntax highlighting and Git integration

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Install bat on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install bat`. bat is a Development command-line package with version 0.26.1. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install bat
Source: homebrew/core GitHub Homebrew

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for bat.

-10.7% vs 90d avg
30 Days
12.4K total installs
413 installs / day avg
90 Days
41.7K total installs
463 installs / day avg
1 Year
203.6K total installs
558 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install bat with Homebrew?

Run brew install bat in Terminal to install bat as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is bat?

bat is a Development Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 0.26.1.

What should I review before installing bat?

Review the runtime dependencies (libgit2, oniguruma) and build dependencies (pkgconf, rust) along with any caveats before installing.

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