A cat clone with syntax highlighting, line numbers, and Git integration - a modern replacement for cat.
Security Analysis
high confidenceThe skill is an instruction-only guide for the existing 'bat' utility and its metadata/requirements are coherent with that purpose — nothing requested is disproportionate or unexpected.
Name, description, and instructions consistently describe using the 'bat' pager/pretty-printer; the SKILL.md metadata correctly references the 'bat' binary and common install methods (brew/apt). There are no extraneous credentials, binaries, or unrelated capabilities requested.
Runtime instructions are usage examples and configuration tips for running 'bat' locally (commands, config path ~/.config/bat/config, environment variables like MANPAGER as examples). They do not instruct the agent to read or exfiltrate unrelated files or credentials, nor to call external endpoints beyond the documented GitHub homepage.
There is no platform install spec in the registry (instruction-only), but SKILL.md metadata lists standard package manager installs (brew, apt) for 'bat' — these are appropriate and low-risk compared with arbitrary downloads.
No environment variables or credentials are required by the skill. The document only shows examples that use common env vars (MANPAGER) or user config paths; nothing requests access to secrets or unrelated services.
The skill does not request persistent presence (always:false) and does not attempt to modify other skills or system-wide agent configuration. Suggested actions (creating a config file, setting aliases) are normal user-level customizations.
Guidance
This is a usage guide for the well-known 'bat' tool and appears internally consistent. Before installing or following commands: (1) prefer your OS package manager (apt/brew) or the official GitHub releases to avoid tampered binaries; (2) installing packages may require elevated privileges — avoid running installers as root unless you trust the source; (3) the SKILL.md shows commands that read files you specify — do not run them on sensitive files you don't intend to display; (4) on Debian/Ubuntu the binary may be named 'batcat' — verify the package name; and (5) creating config files or aliases modifies your shell/user files, so review changes before applying them.
Latest Release
v1.0.0
bat-cat 1.0.0 – Initial Release - Introduces a modern cat replacement with syntax highlighting, line numbers, and Git integration. - Provides quick start usage instructions and examples for common scenarios. - Documents advanced features: viewing modes, syntax highlighting options, themes, and output styles. - Explains integration with tools like ripgrep, fzf, diff, and use as a pager. - Includes configuration tips, performance advice, and common command flags. - References official resources for further documentation and customization.
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