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Description:
Sexy ANSI fonts for the console
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cli ascii-art terminal fonts developer-tools ansi
Install: brew install cfonts
About:
CFonts is a command-line tool that renders text into stylized ASCII art using various fonts and colors. It enhances console output by creating visually striking headers and banners for scripts and applications. This tool adds personality and readability to terminal-based interfaces and developer tooling.
Key Features:
  • Supports over 30 unique font styles
  • Offers extensive color and background customization
  • Provides gradient and transition effects
  • Cross-platform compatibility with no external dependencies
  • JSON output for programmatic integration
Use Cases:
  • Creating eye-catching headers for CLI tools and scripts
  • Generating banners for terminal-based application startup
  • Producing styled text for developer documentation
  • Building visual elements for CI/CD pipeline output
Alternatives:
  • figlet – Classic tool with simpler, monochrome ASCII fonts; lacks CFonts' color and modern styling options
  • toilet – Similar to figlet with additional font filters but fewer color and effect capabilities than CFonts
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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