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       ccat (short for Colorized Cat) is a command-line utility designed to enhance the traditional cat command by applying syntax highlighting to source code directly within the terminal. Unlike the standard cat, which outputs raw text in a uniform color, ccat leverages a lexical analysis engine to identify programming languages and wrap tokens—such as keywords, strings, and comments—in ANSI escape codes that trigger specific colors in the terminal emulator. By visually distinguishing the structure of a file, it improves code readability and allows developers to quickly inspect scripts or configuration files without needing to open a full text editor like Vim or Nano. It effectively transforms the terminal into a lightweight, read-only code viewer that supports a wide array of languages and custom color themes.