ecoji ☆

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Description:
Encodes (and decodes) data as emojis

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.0.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: encoding emojis cli data-visualization utilities

Install: brew install ecoji

About:
Ecoji is a command-line utility that encodes and decodes data using emojis, providing a more human-readable and visually distinct alternative to Base64. It maps binary data to a set of over 1000 emojis, making it useful for embedding data in text where visual differentiation is helpful. The tool maintains compatibility with standard data formats while offering a unique encoding scheme.

Key Features:

Emoji-based encoding/decoding
Command-line interface for easy scripting
Cross-platform compatibility
Open source with Apache 2.0 license

Use Cases:

Creating memorable and visually distinct data representations
Encoding data for social media or messaging where emojis are supported
Educational purposes to demonstrate encoding concepts

Alternatives:

base64 – Standard Base64 uses alphanumeric characters, while Ecoji uses emojis for more visually distinct output
base85 – Base85 offers higher density than Base64 but still uses ASCII characters, unlike Ecoji's emoji approach

License: Apache-2.0

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 4:38pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	54732acb
Sep 12, 2024 5:39pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	33cc02e5