nfov ☆
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Description:
ASCII / ANSI art viewer
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: ascii ansi art-viewer retro-computing macos
Install: brew install --cask nfov
About:
nfov is a native macOS application designed for viewing ASCII and ANSI art files. It provides a dedicated environment for rendering classic text-based artwork with proper character encoding and color support. The tool is ideal for retro computing enthusiasts and developers who need to view or verify text-based visual content.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS application with a clean, minimal interface
  • Supports both ASCII and ANSI art formats with proper color rendering
  • Drag and drop file loading for quick viewing
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Use Cases:
  • Viewing ANSI art collections and retro BBS artwork
  • Previewing ASCII diagrams and text-based visualizations
  • Verifying text art formatting before sharing or publishing
Alternatives:
  • moebius – More full-featured ANSI art editor with viewing capabilities
  • textual – Terminal-based viewer requiring CLI usage instead of GUI
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 8, 2025 8:07pm 1.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP e0b8dc54
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 1.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e2e5b5d
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