figlet

Figlet is a command-line tool used to create ASCII text banners or large letters made up of smaller characters. It is often used for creating stylish headings, signs, or ASCII art in terminal applications.

Figlet comes with various font styles and supports customizing the output, including the choice of font, justification, formatting, and horizontal or vertical layout. It provides a simple way to generate visually appealing and decorative text without requiring any graphical user interface.

Originally created in the late 1980s by Glenn Chappell and Ian Chai, Figlet has become popular among developers, sysadmins, and ASCII art enthusiasts. It has been adopted by several operating systems and is available on various platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Figlet can be invoked with a command line interface or used as a library in programming languages like Python and Perl. Its versatility and simplicity have made it a handy tool for generating eye-catching text in various command-line applications and scripts.