toilet ☆

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Description:
Color-based alternative to figlet (uses libcaca)

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: terminal ascii text-processing cli caca banner

Install: brew install toilet

About:
Toilet is a command-line tool that renders large-format text banners using color characters and ASCII art. It leverages the libcaca library to create visually striking text effects suitable for terminal displays. This tool serves as a feature-rich alternative to the classic figlet utility.

Key Features:

Renders text using color characters and ASCII art
Supports various fonts and filters for visual effects
Leverages libcaca for cross-platform terminal graphics
Provides high-quality output for terminal banners

Use Cases:

Creating eye-catching terminal startup banners
Generating ASCII art text for scripts and automation
Producing formatted text for terminal-based presentations

Alternatives:

figlet – Classic tool for ASCII banners, but lacks color support and advanced visual effects
cowsay – Creates speech bubbles with animal characters, focused on humor rather than large text

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