text decoration

For Linux enthusiasts, the terminal is not just a tool but a canvas, where functionality meets creativity. Today, let's explore an intriguing utility called boxes. Boxes is a nifty command-line utility that allows users to draw ASCII art boxes around their text, beautifying log files, code comments, or simply making the terminal output more visually appealing. Boxes is a command-line filter program that takes a plain text input and decorates it with a box made up of ASCII characters. It's customizable and comes with several predefined box styles, including stars, dashes, and various intricate edges. Furthermore, it can be used in scripts, which makes it a fixture for those who love adding a flair to automated output or reports.

When it comes to command line tools, Linux offers a plethora of utilities that not only make shell interactions productive but also fun. One such tool is toilet. This nifty utility allows you to create colorful, large ASCII banners from plain text. It’s an upgraded version of the FIGlet utility, which prints text banners in large characters made of ordinary screen characters. Toilet enhances FIGlet by adding support for colorful and custom ASCII art and Unicode support. This tool is perfect for adding some flair to scripts, system messages, or simply to embellish your terminal.