Ponysay for Linux

cowsay reimplemention for ponies

Overview

Ponysay is a Linux utility that shows quotes using ponies, inspired by the traditional cowsay program.

This tool is designed for users who enjoy the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series.

It displays pony-themed messages instead of cows or other animals.

With Ponysay, you can run the command `ponysay -q` to print a random pony saying one of its quotes from the show.

You can also specify specific ponies by name, for example, `ponysay -q pinkie`, to see quotes from Pinkie Pie.

You can include multiple ponies by using the `-q` option several times, and the program will randomly pick one pony from that group to display a quote.

Ponysay offers a way to list all available ponies that have quotes.

Using `ponysay -l` or `ponysay -L` will show these ponies' names in bold or bright text, depending on the terminal settings.

This feature helps users easily identify which ponies they can select for quotes.

This software is mainly useful for fans of My Little Pony who want to add a fun element to their terminal experience on Linux.

However, Ponysay is limited because it only shows quotes from the My Little Pony series.

It doesn't support other types of messages or extra customizations beyond the selection of ponies and random quotes.

Users looking for a broader range of features may find this utility quite focused but effective for what it offers.

Pros

  • Prints random quotes from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
  • Allows specifying one or multiple ponies for randomized quotes.
  • Supports listing ponies with quotes in enhanced text styles.

Cons

  • Limited to My Little Pony quotes, which may not appeal to all users.
  • No mention of additional customization or features beyond quotes.
  • Lacks information on other use cases besides quote display.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0+
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/erkin/ponysay/issues

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