mapscii
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Description:
Whole World In Your Console
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 8,859  |  Forks: 287  |  Language: JavaScript  |  Category: System utilities
Tags: maps terminal openstreetmap cli visualization
Install: brew install mapscii
About:
Mapscii is a terminal-based map viewer that renders OpenStreetMap data as ASCII art. It provides interactive panning and zooming directly in your console, allowing for low-bandwidth geographic exploration. Its main value is offering a full-featured, keyboard-driven map experience without a graphical interface.
Key Features:
  • Renders OpenStreetMap data as ASCII/Unicode art in the terminal
  • Interactive navigation with keyboard controls for pan and zoom
  • Supports mouse input for map interaction where terminal supports it
  • Low-bandwidth and works over SSH or in minimal environments
  • Can display points of interest and map tiles on demand
Use Cases:
  • Exploring maps and geographic data directly from a terminal or remote server session
  • Educational or demonstration tool for showcasing data visualization in constrained environments
Alternatives:
  • tty-earth – Another terminal map viewer, but Mapscii is more feature-rich and actively maintained
  • OpenStreetMap website – Full graphical web interface, whereas Mapscii is for terminal/CLI use
Version History
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Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm 0.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b0e22be