# bat
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bat: A Modern cat with Syntax Highlighting and Git
bat is a Rust-powered cat replacement with syntax highlighting, a Git diff sidebar, and pager integration. Here's how to install, configure, and use it daily.
Apr 10, 2026 · 14 mincli
Why Rust CLI Tools Are So Fast: ripgrep, fd, and the uutils Era
Rust CLIs like ripgrep and fd beat grep and find thanks to SIMD, zero-cost abstractions, Rayon, and .gitignore awareness. The full technical picture.
Apr 10, 2026 · 15 mincli
Modern Rust CLI Tools: eza, bat, fd, zoxide and Beyond
Replace ls, cat, find, and cd with faster Rust alternatives. Installation, configuration, aliases, and practical combinations.
Mar 8, 2026 · updated Mar 26, 2026 · 11 min