Coloring script output using cat

Question

Is coloring an output possible using cat or similar command?

Let say I have some php or bash script or other. I don't need to edit the file, just to view the source. So cat filename does the job.

But, is it possible to colorize an output making it easier to read, like you can do with vim syntax:on mode?

Sorry, put the wrong link for duplicate. [Here is the real dup](http://superuser.com/a/337640/264813). Also see [this answer](http://superuser.com/a/337640/264813) — Ciprian Tomoiagă, Jan 31 '17 at 04:08
That looks like a good reference, but you can't close as a duplicate of a question on another site. — G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica', Jan 31 '17 at 06:37

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 30 '17 at 22:44

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Yes, grc will achive what you need. github link

answered Jan 30 '17 at 22:44

steve

Looking good @steve. Does the script colorize the output of the actual scripts as well? (sorry, haven't tested it yet) – fugitive Jan 30 '17 at 22:51

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