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Syntax Highlight for Mac

Quicklook extension for source files

Quick answer: Syntax Highlight is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask syntax-highlight. The project is open source. It has 710 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Syntax Highlight is

Syntax Highlight is a utility for macOS: quicklook extension for source files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/sbarex/SourceCodeSyntaxHighlight.

How to install Syntax Highlight

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask syntax-highlight.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Syntax Highlight on Mac?

Run brew install --cask syntax-highlight in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Syntax Highlight open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: sbarex/SourceCodeSyntaxHighlight.

Does Syntax Highlight run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Syntax Highlight?

It was installed 710 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1273 in this catalogue.

What version of Syntax Highlight is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.32.