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libcaca for Mac

Convert pixel information into colored ASCII art

Quick answer: libcaca is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libcaca. It is distributed under the WTFPL licence. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libcaca is

libcaca is a design tool for macOS: convert pixel information into colored ASCII art.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the WTFPL licence.

How to install libcaca

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libcaca.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libcaca on Mac?

Run brew install libcaca in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libcaca open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the WTFPL licence.

Does libcaca run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is libcaca?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6109 in this catalogue.

What version of libcaca is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.99.beta20.