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busyloop/lolcat

This system is a command-line utility for applying color and animation effects to text output. It processes text streams, supporting features like 24-bit truecolor, animation, and spread, while handling Unicode and escape codes robustly. The tool is distributed as a Ruby gem with updated dependencies and includes a manual page for documentation.

35.6

Weak · 2 August 2026

264

lines of production code

Ruby

primary language

1

bus factor · 17 authors in all

3

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  • The description of this project is derived from its own commit history, not from its README.
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