# bat

> A cat clone with syntax highlighting

Shows files with syntax highlighting, Git changes and paging.

- Source: https://github.com/sharkdp/bat
- License: Apache-2.0
- Language: Rust
- Stars: 60644
- Forks: 3172
- Contributors: 442
- Last commit: 2026-10-01
- Latest release: v0.26.1 (2025-12-02)
- Purpose: Developer tools
- Runs on: CLI
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 76/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 24/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 21/25
- Community: 13/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/sharkdp/bat
Updated: 2026-10-03