My terminal learned a new trick (Colors in Zig)
displaying colors using the kitty graphics protocol - written in zig - NishantJoshi00/color-show
My terminal learned a new trick (Colors in Zig) launched on December 25, 2024 with 10 votes, #1,989 of 5,365 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
This is a development tool that adds color support to terminal output when working with the Zig programming language. It's designed for Zig developers who want enhanced visual feedback in their terminal environments. The tool enables better readability and distinction of different output types through colored text display, making it easier to parse command outputs and error messages during development workflows.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
A Zig project for displaying colors using the Kitty graphics protocol. Color Show is a Zig utility that renders solid-color rectangles directly in the terminal using the Kitty graphics protocol. Simply pass hexadecimal color codes as command-line arguments to display vibrant color blocks. Contributions are welcome! Please submit a Pull Request or open anfrom github.com
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