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ascii-charts

Generate ASCII bar charts directly in the terminal.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 3610 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 13, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

ASCII bar chart tool for the terminal. It allows developers to visualize data quickly and easily without needing a graphical interface, making it ideal for command-line environments or remote server monitoring.

ascii-charts stands out as a lightweight and simple solution for generating ASCII bar charts directly in the terminal, making it ideal for quick visualizations without the need for graphical interfaces.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who need quick and simple visualizations directly from the terminal without setting up a graphical interface.

  • System administrators monitoring server metrics in environments where GUIs are not available or preferred.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects requiring complex, interactive data visualization with rich graphics.

  • Users needing to export charts into various file formats for presentations or reports.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited customization options for chart appearance

    The tool only supports basic ASCII characters and does not offer advanced styling or theming options.

  2. 02

    Performance issues with large datasets

    Rendering large amounts of data can be slow and may not fit within the terminal window, leading to incomplete visualizations.

  3. 03

    Limited integrations with other tools or platforms

    The tool is primarily designed for command-line use and lacks support for integration with popular development environments or monitoring systems.

What it does well

  • Generates ASCII bar charts directly in the terminal.

  • Simple and lightweight for quick data visualization.

  • Does not require any graphical interface or dependencies.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing last confirmed Sep 23, 2026.

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