alecthomas/chroma — A general purpose syntax highlighter in pure Go

Description and use

Alecthomas/chroma is a pure‑Go library that provides fast, extensible syntax highlighting for a wide range of programming languages. It parses source code into token streams and applies customizable style themes, making it easy to embed highlighted code in web pages, terminal applications, or static documentation generators. Although written in Go, it can be used from any language that can call Go libraries, offering a versatile, open‑source solution for developers needing language‑aware code rendering.

Problem

alecthomas/chroma may be useful when its README and activity match a concrete workflow.

Outcome

Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.

Evidence

A general purpose syntax highlighter in pure Go

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