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Description:
Create ASCII graphical histograms in the terminal

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: visualization terminal histogram statistics cli ascii

Install: brew install distribution

About:
Distribution is a command-line utility that generates ASCII-based histograms and frequency distribution plots directly in the terminal. It processes numerical data from standard input or files to visualize statistical distributions without requiring a GUI. This tool is ideal for quick data analysis and monitoring where graphical environments are unavailable or impractical.

Key Features:

Generates ASCII histograms and bar charts in the terminal
Pipes data from standard input or reads from files
No external dependencies or graphical libraries required
Configurable bin sizes and output formatting

Use Cases:

Visualizing log data or metrics during server monitoring
Quick statistical analysis of numerical datasets in CLI environments
Embedding data visualization in shell scripts and automation pipelines

Alternatives:

gnuplot – Gnuplot produces high-quality graphical charts but requires a display and is heavier than the ASCII-focused distribution.
termgraph – Termgraph is a Python-based alternative that also creates terminal charts, often with more color and formatting options.

License: GPL-2.0-only

Bottles available for: all

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