Choose the specific parameters (e.g., Time Range, Sites, Interface Statistics).
To build an effective Cisco highlight set, copy and paste these essential patterns into your Xshell configuration. 1. Critical Errors and Down Statuses These indicate service disruptions or disabled interfaces.
The most powerful use of highlighting is for status keywords. Setting "down," "administratively down," "err-disable," and "failed" to a
: Use \bDOWN\b to highlight the word "DOWN" only when it appears as a whole word.
Xshell (by NetSarang) supports user‑defined syntax highlighting via (Xshell Highlight Set) files. While Xshell includes built‑in support for many languages, Cisco IOS is not present by default. You can manually add a Cisco‑specific highlight set. xshell highlight sets cisco
Xshell allows you to create custom to visually distinguish Cisco-specific keywords (like interface , ip route , or no shutdown ) in your terminal. This guide provides a report on setting up these highlights and using Cisco's native reporting tools. Report: Implementing Xshell Cisco Highlighting
.*down.* - This triggers on every line, causing a performance nightmare.
(GigabitEthernet|FastEthernet|TenGigabitEthernet|Serial)\d+/\d+ Conclusion
Purpose: Immediate attention required. | Description | Regex Pattern | Color | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Invalid Command | % Invalid input detected | Bright Red | | Incomplete Command | % Incomplete command | Bright Red | | Ambiguous Command | % Ambiguous command | Bright Red | | Generic Error | % \w+ error | Red | | Busy/Refused | % System is busy or % Connection refused | Magenta | Choose the specific parameters (e
In Xshell, allow you to automatically color-code specific keywords or patterns in your terminal output. This is particularly useful for Cisco CLI environments to visually distinguish status messages, interface states, and configuration errors. 1. Creating a Cisco Highlight Set To set up a new highlighting profile: Open the Tools menu and select Terminal Highlight Sets . Click [New] and name your set (e.g., "Cisco_Highlighter").
Back in the main Highlight Sets dialog, select your Cisco_Prod set and click Set to Current . That's it! Your session will now apply the highlighting rules instantly.
Here, you will see a list of existing highlight sets. You can create a new one specifically for your Cisco devices. Step 2: Create a "Cisco_IOS" Highlight Set
to define the terms you want to pop out. Use the following categories for a professional setup: Keywords (Sample) Suggested Color Critical/Down err-disabled established Identifiers IP Address 🔍 Step 3: Using Regular Expressions (Optional) Critical Errors and Down Statuses These indicate service
: Click New , name it (e.g., "Cisco_IOS"), and click OK .
When you console into a Cisco switch or router, you deal with hundreds of lines of configuration and logs. In a default monochrome setup, critical errors and success messages blend into the background, forcing you to skim line by line. This leads to eye strain, missed warnings, and slow troubleshooting.
This article will provide a deep dive into creating, importing, and optimizing Xshell highlight sets for Cisco environments.