durdraw ☆

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Description:
Versatile ASCII and ANSI Art text editor for drawing in the terminal

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Jan 22, 2026

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ascii-art ansi terminal editor graphics retro

Install: brew install durdraw

About:
Durdraw is a terminal-based ASCII and ANSI art editor designed for creating and editing text-based graphics directly in the console. It provides a familiar, paint-like interface for artists and developers working with retro-style or terminal-compatible visuals. Its main value is enabling creative expression and documentation within the constraints of text-based environments.

Key Features:

Full-screen terminal interface with mouse support
Support for ANSI color codes and Unicode characters
Layer-based editing and animation capabilities
Export to various text formats (e.g., .txt, .ans)
Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)

Use Cases:

Creating ASCII/ANSI art for terminal applications or BBS systems
Designing text-based diagrams and schematics for documentation
Developing retro-style game assets or logos in the console
Editing and annotating text-based files with graphical elements

Alternatives:

figlet – Figlet is for generating large text banners, not for freeform drawing or editing.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 22, 2026 2:47pm		0	META	59a7449f