Package: python-pygments (0.5.1-1)

syntax highlighting package written in Python

Pygments aims to be a generic syntax highlighter for general use in all kinds of software such as forum systems, wikis or other applications that need to prettify source code.

Highlights are:

  * a wide range of common languages and markup formats is supported
  * special attention is paid to details, increasing quality by a fair amount
  * support for new languages and formats are added easily
  * a number of output formats, presently HTML, LaTeX and ANSI sequences
  * it is usable as a command-line tool and as a library
  * ... and it highlights even Brainfuck!

 Homepage: http://pygments.pocoo.org/

Tags: Software Development: Python Development, Libraries, Implemented in: Python, User Interface: Command Line, Role: Development Library, Shared Library, Purpose: Text Formatting, Works with: Text