lolcrab ☆

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Description:
Make your console colorful, with OpenSimplex noise

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: terminal cli ascii-art visualization noise colors

Install: brew install lolcrab

About:
Lolcrab is a command-line tool that generates vibrant, animated terminal art using OpenSimplex noise algorithms. It transforms text or stdin input into colorful, flowing visual patterns that can be displayed directly in the console. This lightweight utility adds a splash of creativity to terminal sessions without requiring complex graphics libraries.

Key Features:

OpenSimplex noise-based color generation
Real-time animation in terminal
Lightweight with no heavy dependencies
Supports custom text input and stdin
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Creating visually appealing terminal splash screens or welcome messages
Adding artistic flair to shell scripts and automation
Generating colorful ASCII art for presentations or demos
Personalizing terminal prompts with dynamic visuals

Alternatives:

lolcat – lolcat uses rainbow gradients while Lolcrab uses noise-based patterns for more organic visuals
cbonsai – cbonsai generates growing trees; Lolcrab focuses on abstract noise-based animations

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 8:29pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	5aa42e92