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bat: Syntax highlight a JSON file.
$ bat --language json ${file-json}
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The command "bat --language json ${file-json}" is used to display the contents of a JSON file using the "bat" tool with syntax highlighting.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "bat": This is the main command that invokes the "bat" tool. "bat" stands for "cat with syntax highlighting" and is a tool used to display files with syntax highlighting in the terminal.
- "--language json": This option specifies that the file being displayed is in the JSON format. It tells "bat" to apply syntax highlighting specific to JSON syntax rules.
- "${file-json}": This is a placeholder that represents the path or name of the JSON file that you want to display. You need to replace "${file-json}" with the actual file you want to view.
When you run this command, "bat" will read the contents of the specified JSON file and display it in the terminal window with color-coded syntax highlighting, making it easier to view and understand the structure and content of the JSON file.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.