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batless
Free

Free and open source, dual licensed under the Apache 2.0 and MIT licences.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Syntax highlighting for a very large number of languages
  • Git integration showing added and modified lines in the margin
  • Preinstalled on most Linux, Unix and macOS systems
  • Actively maintained with regular releases
  • Command line only
  • Slower than cat on very large files because of the highlighting
  • Terminal only, with no graphical interface
  • No syntax highlighting or structured views without extra tools
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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