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

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