This project introduces a new kitcat backend for Matplotlib that allows plots to be displayed directly in the terminal. It utilizes the "agg" backend for rendering plots before sending them to the terminal.
- Direct Matplotlib plotting in terminal emulators that support Kitty graphics protocol
- Works seamlessly over SSH
Not all terminal emulators support Kitty's graphics protocol. I haven't tested this extensively, so please let me know if you find other emulators that are compatible, and I will update the list accordingly.
| Terminal Emulator | Supported |
|---|---|
| Kitty | ✅ |
| iTerm2 | ⏳ |
| WezTerm | ✅ |
| Alacritty | ❌ |
| Warp | ❌ |
| Terminal.app (macOS) | ❌ |
| wayst | ✅ |
| tmux | ⏳ |
pip install kitcat
Select kitcat backend after importing matplotlib:
import matplotlib
matplotlib.use("kitcat")I discovered matplotlib-backend-kitty repository, which provides similar functionality in Kitty. I aimed to create a simpler solution that works across any terminal supporting the protocol.