| name | viewing-files |
| description | Use when viewing source files or documentation with syntax highlighting, previewing files with Git integration, or when enhanced readability would improve code review |
bat: Enhanced File Viewer with Syntax Highlighting
Always invoke viewing-files skill for enhanced file viewing - do not execute bash commands directly.
Use bat as a modern replacement for cat with beautiful syntax highlighting, Git integration, and smart features.
When to Use bat vs cat
Use bat when:
- Viewing source code or structured text files
- Syntax highlighting improves readability
- Need Git integration or line numbers
- Working with files >50 lines where highlighting helps
- Previewing changes from other tools
Use cat when:
- Very small files (<10 lines)
- Non-text/binary files
- Simple concatenation without formatting
- When highlighting would add noise
- Performance-critical operations on many tiny files
Common workflow: Any skill → viewing-files skill (preview enhanced output)
Default Strategy
Invoke viewing-files skill for enhanced file viewing with syntax highlighting. Use when viewing source files, documentation, or when syntax highlighting improves readability.
Common workflow: Any discovery skill → viewing-files skill (preview enhanced output).
Key Options
Display Control
-n/--number line numbers only-p/--plain plain output (no decorations)-A/--show-all show non-printable characters--line-range START:END view specific lines--wrap never disable line wrapping
