tpix ☆

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Description:
Simple terminal image viewer using the Kitty graphics protocol

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Jan 30, 2026

Links: Homepage | GitHub | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 81 | Forks: 3 | Language: Nim | Category: System utilities

Tags: terminal image-viewer kitty-protocol nim cli

Install: brew install tpix

About:
tpix is a lightweight terminal image viewer that leverages the Kitty graphics protocol to display images directly in compatible terminal emulators. It provides fast, high-quality image rendering without requiring a GUI, making it ideal for remote servers and minimalist workflows.

Key Features:

Uses Kitty graphics protocol for high-fidelity image display
Lightweight and fast with no GUI dependencies
Supports common image formats (PNG, JPEG, etc.)
Simple command-line interface for quick viewing
Works in any terminal emulator supporting the Kitty protocol

Use Cases:

Viewing images on remote servers or headless systems
Quick image previews in terminal-based workflows

Alternatives:

chafa – Uses character art and Unicode blocks instead of graphics protocol, works in more terminals but lower fidelity
viu – Also uses Kitty protocol but written in Rust, similar functionality

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 30, 2026 9:02am		0	META	4fdd550b