rtk-ai/rtk

Support `bat` command in addition to `cat` and `read`.

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#1,420 opened on Apr 20, 2026

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Description

Currently copilot cli complains about rtk read not being clear enough. So, it would be great if bat is supported so a agent can switch to it instead of going the proxy way.

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Research direction
Study the implementation of cat and read commands, then replicate the pattern for bat, ensuring bat is installed or handled appropriately.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitRust
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75