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Life & fun · March 31, 2026

Asciimap – Interactive ASCII world map with live data

asciimap is a browser-based ASCII cartography app that renders live map features - Lionel-Lim/asciimap

Asciimap – Interactive ASCII world map with live data launched on March 31, 2026 with 10 votes, #1,177 of 23,380 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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Asciimap is an interactive ASCII-based world map that displays live data. Built for anyone interested in exploring global information in text format, it offers a unique alternative to traditional graphical maps. The tool renders geographic and real-time data using ASCII characters, making it accessible in terminal environments and lightweight browsers. Available on GitHub, it combines cartography with minimalist design for data visualization and exploration.

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