pipes-sh ☆
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Description:
Animated pipes terminal screensaver
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: terminal screensaver animation cli ansi
Install: brew install pipes-sh
About:
PipesSh is a terminal screensaver that renders animated, colorful pipe structures that grow and branch across the terminal window. It uses ANSI escape codes to create smooth, lightweight animations without requiring a graphical environment. This tool provides a visually engaging way to personalize terminal sessions during idle periods.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and fast animation using ANSI escape codes
  • Customizable colors, speed, and pipe characters
  • Multiple rendering modes and pipe types
  • Low CPU usage suitable for background operation
Use Cases:
  • Terminal screensaver for idle sessions
  • Visual decoration for terminal demos or streams
  • Personalizing command-line environment aesthetics
Alternatives:
  • cmatrix – Matrix-style falling characters vs animated pipes
  • hollywood – Multi-pane fake terminal activity vs single-pane pipes
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 15, 2023 5:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP fcab6e47
Feb 15, 2023 4:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP f96baceb
Feb 15, 2023 2:30am 0 VERSION_BUMP ca578de5
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