colorize
A Ruby gem that extends the String class with ANSI escape sequences for easy console text colorization.
What is colorize?
Colorize is a Ruby gem that extends the String class with methods to apply colors, background colors, and text effects to console output using ANSI escape sequences. It solves the problem of creating visually distinct and readable terminal text without manually writing complex escape codes, making it easier to highlight important information in logs, CLI applications, and terminal interfaces.
Ruby developers building command-line interfaces, debugging tools, or any application that outputs text to the terminal and needs enhanced visual differentiation.
Developers choose Colorize for its dead-simple API that feels like native Ruby, its flexibility in offering both String extension and a separate ColorizedString class, and its comprehensive feature set including chainable methods, color aliases, and global toggles—all without external dependencies beyond Ruby itself.
Overview
Ruby string class extension. It add some methods to set color, background color and text effect on console easier using ANSI escape sequences.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding color to debug logs and error messages in terminal applications
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