How do I install the Pixterm skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/pixterm in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Pixterm skill do?

Use this skill when the user wants to display images in the terminal, preview images over SSH, or view graphics from the command line. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Pixterm safe to use?

SkillMD's automated safety review verdict for this skill is PASS. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: PASS. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Pixterm?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Pixterm free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Pixterm?

javimosch (@javimosch) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Pixterm by javimosch — Agent Skill

Name: Pixterm
Author: javimosch

File contents

pixterm Plugin

A terminal image viewer. Display images directly in the terminal using ANSI escape codes and TrueColor support.

Commands

Image Display

pixterm image display — Display image in terminal

Utility

pixterm _ _ — Passthrough to pixterm CLI

Usage Examples

"Display image in terminal"
"Preview image over SSH"
"Show image in terminal"
"Terminal image viewer"

Installation

brew install pixterm

Or via Go:

go install github.com/eliukblau/pixterm/cmd/pixterm@latest

Examples

# Display image
pixterm image.png

# Scale image
pixterm --scale 0.5 image.png

# True color mode
pixterm --true-color image.jpg

# Any pixterm command with passthrough
pixterm _ _ photo.jpg
pixterm _ _ --scale 0.3 image.png
pixterm _ _ --true-color screenshot.png

Key Features

Display - Image display
Terminal - Terminal output
ANSI - ANSI escape codes
TrueColor - TrueColor support
Images - Multiple formats
SSH - SSH friendly
Scale - Image scaling
Preview - Image preview
CLI - Command line native
Graphics - Terminal graphics

Notes

Works in most terminals
TrueColor required for best results
Great for SSH sessions
Supports PNG, JPG, and more

Frequently asked questions

Pixterm