system enabled community medium v1.0.0

batcat

A cat(1) clone with syntax highlighting, can read files via pager (less) inheritance.

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batcat --paging always {input}
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batcat --paging always {input}

Sandbox: execFile · Timeout: 30s

Capabilities

system.file.read

Parameters

Name Type Required Default Description Aliases
input file No - File to read -

Contract

Inputs

system.file.path

Path to input file

Outputs

process.output

File content

Side effects: process_spawn

Workflow Edges

Produces

process.output

Consumes

system.file.path

Resource Profile

ResourceValue
CPUlow
Memory8 MB
Networknone
Disk I/Olow

Examples

Read a file via batcat (pager mode)

batcat --paging always /etc/hosts

Related Tools

cat

References