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❄️ IcyDraw Plugins Collection 🎨

A collection of powerful plugins for IcyDraw, the modern ANSI art editor - successor to the classic MysticDraw (1996-2003).

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🧩 Utilize

git clone https://github.com/hellocodelinux/plugins_icy_draw ~/.config/icy_draw/data/plugins

Lua Parameters Documentation - global parameters and methods available in Lua scripts.

Lua ayuda de comandos en español - algunos comando que te ayudaran en lua

Lua Command help in English - Some commands that will help you in Lua

✨ !Combine plugins for unique effects! ✨

💝 Support the Project

If you find these plugins useful and want to support their continued development, consider making a donation! Every contribution helps maintain and improve the project.

Your support keeps this project alive! 🙏 Thank you!

🚀 Available Plugins

• chessboard.lua

  • This script draws a chessboard pattern using alternating block characters (█ and ). Ideal for creating classic board game visuals.

• color_transformer.lua

  • Transforms the colors by inverting them. Uses standard ANSI color codes.

• double_line_frame.lua

  • Draws a double-line frame using double-line box-drawing characters (╔, ╗, ╚, ╝, ═, ║). Perfect for highlighting sections.

• single_line_frame.lua

  • Draws a single-line frame using single-line box-drawing characters (┌, ┐, └, ┘, ─, │). Perfect for highlighting sections.

• elite-writing.lua

  • Converts text to the Elite typewriter font, giving a retro typewriter effect. Uses a custom set of characters for authenticity (e.g., ε, Σ, ¡).

• grid_pattern.lua

  • Draws a grid pattern using plus, minus, and pipe characters (┼). Useful for creating structured layouts.

• horizontal_gradient.lua

  • Draws a horizontal gradient pattern using a range of block characters with varying densities (█, ▓, ▒, ░). Ideal for smooth transitions.

• horizontal_stripes.lua

  • Draws a horizontal striped pattern using block characters (█ and ). Adds a layered look to your artwork.

• increase_intensity.lua

  • Replaces blocks with a more dense block, respecting the original block's color. Useful for enhancing the intensity of your artwork. - → ░, ░ → ▒, ▒ → ▓, ▓ → █

• lower_intensity.lua

  • Replaces blocks with a less dense block, respecting the original block's color. Useful for reducing the intensity of your artwork. - █ → ▓, ▓ → ▒, ▒ → ░, ░ →

• random_blocks.lua

  • Draws a random block fill pattern using various block characters (█, ▓, ▒, ░). Creates a chaotic, pixelated effect.

• random_half_blocks.lua

  • Draws a random half-block fill pattern using half-block characters (▀, ▄, ▌, ▐). Adds a textured, semi-transparent look.

• random-colors.lua

  • Applies random foreground colors while maintaining background. Automatically uses bright on dark backgrounds and dark colors on bright backgrounds for optimal contrast.

• shadow_effect.lua

  • This script creates a shadow effect by adding a dotted block (░) to the right of each solid block (█). Enhances depth and dimension.

• enhanced_shadow.lua

  • Improved shadow effect with configurable direction, length, and intensity levels. Creates more realistic shadows using a gradient of block densities (▓, ▒, ░). Perfect for adding depth to your ANSI art with customizable shadow placement. (You can configure it from the script)

• vertical_gradient.lua

  • Draws a vertical gradient pattern using a range of block characters with varying densities (█, ▓, ▒, ░). Ideal for smooth vertical transitions.

• vertical_stripes.lua

  • Draws a vertical striped pattern using block characters (█ and ). Adds a layered look to your artwork.

• matrix_pattern.lua

  • Creates the iconic Matrix digital rain effect using Japanese katakana and Latin characters in bright green. Perfect for cyberpunk-style animations and backgrounds (ﾊ, ﾐ, ﾋ, ｰ, ｳ, ｼ, etc.).

• vertical_mirror.lua

  • Creates a vertical mirror copy outside of a rectangular region. Useful for creating symmetrical designs.

• radial_gradient.lua

  • Draws a radial gradient pattern from a central point using block characters with varying densities (█, ▓, ▒, ░). Ideal for smooth, circular transition effects.

• lowercase_to_uppercase.lua

  • Converts all lowercase letters (a-z) to uppercase (A-Z). Useful for standardizing text to uppercase.

• uppercase_to_lowercase.lua

  • Converts all uppercase letters (A-Z) to lowercase (a-z). Useful for standardizing text to lowercase.

• barcode_pattern.lua

  • Generates a barcode-like pattern using half-block characters (▌, ▐). Creates realistic-looking barcode effects.

• rainbow_gradient.lua

  • Applies a rainbow gradient to the foreground colors (red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta). Creates vibrant effects while preserving characters.

• grayscale_gradient.lua

  • Applies a grayscale gradient using white, gray, and dark gray. Ideal for subtle, monochromatic transitions.

• random_mandala.lua

  • Generates a symmetrical mandala pattern using block characters. Creates beautiful, randomized mandala designs.

• date_today.lua

  • Inserts today's date into the screen

• one_color.lua

  • Changes the entire foreground color of the selection to the selected color

• sunset_gradient.lua

  • Applies a sunset gradient effect to the foreground colors (red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, blue). Creates warm, dramatic transitions that emulate a sunset sky while preserving characters.

🔧 Usage

These plugins work in two modes:

• On a selected area (when you make a selection)
• On the entire workspace (when no selection is made)
• Some plugins use the foreground and background colors that are currently selected

🔗 Links

• icy_tools_bin repository - This repository provides precompiled binaries of IcyDraw.

• IcyDraw GitHub Repository - IcyDraw is a full features ansi drawing tool doing things a bit different than other tools.

• IcyDraw Compatible Fonts - Collection of fonts compatible with both THEDRAW (MSDOS) and ICY_DRAW

💡 Tips and Idea

• Combine plugins for unique effects

• Use patterns as backgrounds for your artwork

• Experiment with different color combinations

• Share your artwork created with IcyDraw plugins on our Facebook group: ANSI ASCII Art Community

• Get feedback, tips, and inspiration from fellow artists

• Showcase your unique creations and see what others are making with IcyDraw

• Join the conversation and be part of the ANSI art community!

🤝 Contribute!

Join our community! If you have an idea for a plugin or want to improve existing ones:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your plugin
3. Submit a pull request

All contributions are welcome. Together we can make IcyDraw even better!

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