During December 2024, Boris Kabakov enhanced the hashcat/hashcat repository by developing a feature that colorizes cracked hashes in non-Windows standard output, improving result readability for Linux and macOS users. He implemented this by integrating ANSI cyan color codes into the output stream, allowing users to quickly distinguish cracked hashes during terminal sessions. The work focused on cross-platform development and system programming using C, ensuring consistent rendering across different environments. This targeted update addressed user experience by reducing the time needed to identify results, and the changes were delivered in a single, well-documented commit, reflecting a focused and technically sound iteration.