# Chafa

> Use this skill when the user wants to display images in the terminal with high-quality rendering using Unicode blocks or sixel graphics.

- Skill: `javimosch/chafa` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/chafa`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/chafa/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/chafa

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# chafa Plugin

chafa converts and displays images in the terminal.

## Usage Examples

- "display an image in terminal"
- "preview a GIF animation"
- "convert image to ANSI art"
- "render SVG in the terminal"

## Installation

```bash
brew install chafa
```

## Key Features
- Terminal image rendering (ANSI, Unicode, sixel)
- Multiple input formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG)
- Image resizing and cropping
- Dithering and color reduction
- Transparency and alpha handling
- Animation support (GIF)