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xcowsay

Xcowsay is a command-line tool inspired by the popular tool "cowsay" that adds a fun and visual element to the terminal. It allows the user to display a cute animated cow or any other customizable character along with a speech bubble containing a message. The character and speech bubble can be displayed in different positions on the screen.

Xcowsay provides a collection of pre-designed characters, including various animals and even well-known fictional characters. It also allows users to create their own custom characters using simple ASCII art.

The tool supports multiple speech bubbles, allowing users to have dialogues between characters. Additionally, it supports various text effects such as bold, italic, and colored text, making the messages more visually appealing.

Xcowsay is a lightweight and easy-to-use tool that adds a touch of humor and creativity to the terminal environment. It can be used for various purposes, such as displaying system notifications, providing comic relief during coding sessions, or simply entertaining users with fun conversations between characters.

List of commands for xcowsay:

  • xcowsay:tldr:0af16 xcowsay: Display a different sized cow.
    $ xcowsay --cow-size=${select}
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  • xcowsay:tldr:53f40 xcowsay: Display a cow at the specified X and Y coordinates.
    $ xcowsay --at=${X},${Y}
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  • xcowsay:tldr:83590 xcowsay: Display a cow saying "hello, world".
    $ xcowsay "${hello, world}"
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  • xcowsay:tldr:a5479 xcowsay: Display a thought bubble instead of a speech bubble.
    $ xcowsay --think
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  • xcowsay:tldr:c7877 xcowsay: Display a different image instead of the default cow.
    $ xcowsay --image=${filename}
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