notcurses ☆
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Description:
Blingful character graphics/TUI library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.0.17@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: tui terminal library unicode graphics cli
Install: brew install notcurses
About:
Notcurses is a library for building vibrant terminal user interfaces that support complex Unicode, rich colors, images, and video. It provides a robust abstraction over various terminal capabilities, enabling developers to create applications with high-performance graphics and smooth animations. Its main value proposition is delivering a modern, console-based experience comparable to graphical user interfaces.
Key Features:
  • Truecolor and high-resolution image/video rendering
  • High-performance, lock-free batching of terminal updates
  • Comprehensive Unicode support including emoji and complex scripts
  • Widget library for buttons, sliders, and other TUI elements
  • Input handling for mouse, keyboard, and even multitouch
Use Cases:
  • Building visually rich terminal dashboards and monitoring tools
  • Developing terminal-based media players and image viewers
  • Creating complex, interactive CLI applications and games
Alternatives:
  • ncurses – The classic standard, but lacks modern features like truecolor and image rendering.
  • tcell – A Go-based alternative, good for cross-platform apps but not as feature-rich for graphics.
Version History
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Oct 28, 2025 5:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9756a2c1
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