genact ☆

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Description:
Nonsense activity generator

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cli tool fun prank demo

Install: brew install genact

About:
Genact is a command-line tool that simulates various productive activities like compiling code, downloading files, or generating cryptographic keys. It produces realistic-looking but completely bogus output and progress bars. Its primary value is as a harmless time-waster or distraction for demonstrations, presentations, or pranks.

Key Features:

Simulates multiple activities like compiling, downloading, and mining crypto
Features realistic progress bars and console output
Cross-platform and easy to run
Configurable modules and speed

Use Cases:

Pretending to be busy when someone walks by your desk
Demonstrating a complex system without waiting for real operations
Creating a fun screensaver or terminal effect

Alternatives:

cmatrix – Classic 'The Matrix' code rain effect; simpler and focused on one visual.
hollywood – Creates a busy terminal layout with multiple panes; more about UI layout than specific tasks.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 8:16am		0	VERSION_BUMP	c4386f35
Sep 13, 2024 8:34am		0	VERSION_BUMP	fdac5178