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Re:Moreutils – Unix tools that nobody thought to write (2012) by atsaloli on Saturday August 22, 2020 @08:52AM (#24243781)
Ha! Here’s how to have syntax highlighting while using less: https://superuser.com/questions/71588/how-to-syntax-highligh...
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Re:Moreutils – Unix tools that nobody thought to write (2012) by kps on Saturday August 22, 2020 @11:42AM (#24244834)
While I don't use syntax highlighting, I find `lesspipe` useful for files that have a reasonable ‘presentation form’ as well as a source form — html, markdown, etc.
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Re:Moreutils – Unix tools that nobody thought to write (2012) by Gee19 on Saturday August 22, 2020 @02:38PM (#24246194)
bat is another great alternative

https://github.com/sharkdp/bat

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Re:Moreutils – Unix tools that nobody thought to write (2012) by saagarjha on Saturday August 22, 2020 @03:44PM (#24246719)
Mentioned at the top of this thread ;)
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