lorem
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Description:
Python generator for the console
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cli python text-generation developer-tools testing
Install: brew install lorem
About:
Lorem is a lightweight Python-based CLI tool designed to generate placeholder text, specifically lorem ipsum, directly in the terminal. It allows developers to quickly create dummy text for testing layouts, populating databases, or mocking content without needing an internet connection. Its main value proposition is speed and simplicity for command-line workflows.
Key Features:
  • CLI-based text generation
  • Customizable word and paragraph counts
  • Lightweight and dependency-free
  • Piping support for shell scripts
Use Cases:
  • Generating dummy data for UI prototyping
  • Populating local test databases
  • Mocking content in shell scripts
Alternatives:
  • jsongen – Generates JSON data rather than plain text
  • lorem-ipsum – Often refers to heavier web-based generators
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