cmatrix ☆

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Description:
Console Matrix

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: terminal screensaver cli visualization retro

Install: brew install cmatrix

About:
CMatrix is a terminal-based program that displays a scrolling 'Matrix' style screen. It simulates the digital rain from the iconic movie, rendering characters in a cascading manner. The tool is primarily used for visual flair and demonstration purposes in terminal environments.

Key Features:

Simulates the iconic 'Matrix' digital rain effect
Supports various modes including traditional and random character sets
Lightweight and runs directly in the terminal
Configurable scroll speed and colors

Use Cases:

Creating visual effects during terminal presentations or demos
Personalizing terminal sessions with a fun screensaver
Testing terminal performance and rendering capabilities

Alternatives:

pipes.sh – Displays animated pipes rather than matrix characters, offering a different visual style.
hollywood – Generates a complex, fake hacking interface with multiple panes, suitable for more elaborate simulations.

License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 8:55pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	1b1f864b