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drawille

Draw on the terminal with unicode braille characters.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 1409 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

drawille is a library that allows developers to create simple graphics and animations directly in the terminal using Unicode Braille characters, making it ideal for creating text-based visualizations or games without requiring any graphical interface.

drawille stands out as a lightweight and easy-to-use library for creating simple graphics directly in the terminal using Unicode Braille characters, making it ideal for quick visualizations or educational purposes without the overhead of more complex libraries.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who need a lightweight way to create graphics directly within the terminal for educational projects or small-scale applications.

  • Command-line tool developers looking to add simple graphical elements without relying on external libraries or frameworks.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects requiring high-performance, complex graphics rendering

  • Applications that demand real-time interaction with a graphical user interface

Known weaknesses

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

  1. 01

    Limited visual fidelity due to Unicode Braille character constraints

    Graphics are pixelated and resolution is constrained by terminal size

  2. 02

    Poor support for non-English characters in terminals with mixed languages

    Unicode Braille characters may conflict with other character sets, causing display issues

  3. 03

    Complex setup for integrating into existing terminal projects

    Requires specific configuration to ensure proper rendering in various terminal emulators

What it does well

  • Terminal-based graphics using Unicode Braille characters

  • Simple API for drawing and animating shapes

  • Cross-platform compatibility

Pricing

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

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