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Matplotlib-sixel backend

A matplotlib backend which outputs sixel graphics onto the terminal. The code is inspired by the ipython-notebook matplotlib backend.

TODO:

• An Exception breaks the terminal
• Support other terminals than xterm
• Resize has still some problems. The figures are often too big for small windows

Dependencies

• xterm with Sixel support configured
• imagemagick (for converting the graphics)
• matplotlib and numpy

Installation

python setup.py install

Usage

import matplotlib
matplotlib.use('module://matplotlib-sixel')
from pylab import *
plt.plot(sin(arange(100) / 10))
show()

# --> now shows the plot inside the xterm window