A Python-based terminal program that displays My Little Pony characters with speech bubbles, similar to cowsay.
ponysay is a terminal program that displays ASCII art of My Little Pony characters with speech bubbles containing custom text. It is a Python-based rewrite of the classic cowsay utility, designed to add whimsy and personality to command-line interactions. The tool allows users to select specific ponies, show random quotes from the show, and integrate pony messages into their shell environment.
Developers and terminal users who enjoy customizing their command-line experience with fun, visual elements, particularly fans of My Little Pony or those looking for a playful alternative to cowsay.
ponysay offers a vast library of pony characters and quotes from My Little Pony, providing more visual variety and customization than traditional cowsay. It is actively maintained, cross-platform, and includes features like terminal startup integration and multi-language manuals.
Pony rewrite of cowsay.
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Includes a wide collection of My Little Pony characters with options for specific ponies (-f flag) and random quotes (-q flag), offering more variety than cowsay.
Can be easily added to shell startup scripts like .bashrc to display pony fortunes, enhancing terminal customization with minimal setup.
Works on Linux, macOS via Homebrew, and Windows through WSL or Cygwin, with detailed installation instructions for each platform.
Allows any text in speech bubbles and pony selection, making it a playful tool for personalizing command-line interactions beyond basic cowsay.
Output can look messy in terminals like TTY or PuTTY due to block character misalignment, requiring font adjustments or specific configurations as admitted in the FAQ.
Requires Python 3, which may not be available on all systems, adding an extra installation step and limiting portability for minimal environments.
Windows users must rely on WSL or Cygwin, making installation less straightforward compared to native packages on Unix-like systems.
ponysay is an open-source alternative to the following products: