ASCII Charts

Generate terminal-based ASCII charts, progress bars, and dashboards.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mberto10/mberto-compound --skill ascii-charts
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: ASCII Charts
Source: https://github.com/mberto10/mberto-compound/tree/main/plugins/daily-metrics/skills/ascii-charts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mberto10/mberto-compound --skill ascii-charts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive set of ASCII patterns to create visual representations of data directly within a terminal environment, making progress tracking and data summarization more accessible and engaging.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Progress Bars: Create simple, labeled, or multi-segment progress bars.
  • Sparklines: Generate trend lines and value-labeled sparklines for quick data overview.
  • Box-Drawing Charts: Construct line, bar, and comparison charts using box-drawing characters.
  • Tables: Format data into simple or wide tables with clear headers and separators.
  • Status Indicators: Use checkmarks, crosses, arrows, emojis, and progress indicators for at-a-glance status.
  • Dashboards: Assemble daily and weekly summaries with habit tracking, metrics, and streaks.
  • Calendar Views: Visualize monthly progress and habit heatmaps.

Quick Start

Use the ascii-charts skill to generate a progress bar showing 75% completion.

Frequently Asked Questions about ASCII Charts

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I visualize data in the terminal using ASCII art?▼

You can visualize data in the terminal by generating ASCII characters and box-drawing elements to create charts, progress bars, and dashboards. This approach formats raw data into character-based graphics for accessible tracking without requiring a graphical interface.

Can I create a habit tracking dashboard with ASCII charts?▼

Yes, you can assemble daily and weekly habit tracking dashboards using ASCII art. The process generates terminal-based summaries with metrics, streaks, and status indicators for at-a-glance progress monitoring directly in the console.

What is the best way to generate a progress bar in a terminal environment?▼

The best way to generate a terminal progress bar is using ASCII characters to construct simple, labeled, or multi-segment visual indicators. This character-based method provides an accessible way to represent completion percentages directly in the console.

Does terminal-based ASCII visualization support calendar views and heatmaps?▼

Yes, terminal-based ASCII visualization supports calendar views and heatmaps to visualize monthly progress. It uses character-based graphics principles to map data points into a monthly grid, making habit tracking patterns visible.

Do I need external dependencies to render ASCII charts in the console?▼

No, you do not need external dependencies to render ASCII charts in the console. The visualization process relies entirely on understanding character-based graphics and data formatting principles to output text-native patterns.

When should I use ASCII line charts instead of traditional graphical charts?▼

You should use ASCII line charts instead of traditional graphical charts when working strictly within a terminal environment. Character-based box-drawing elements provide quick data overviews and trend lines without requiring graphical rendering libraries.