Linux commands to have fun on Terminal

The Linux command line is not only a place for complex and powerful commands but also a fun playground. In this article, I have compiled a list of interesting Linux commands you can have fun with.

1. cmatrix

The first in the list has to be cmatrix. Ever wanted the feel of a “movie-like” terminal to show off your Linux skills? This one’s for you!

Installation:

sudo apt install cmatrix

Execute:

cmatrix

cmatrix

2. xcowsay

For absolutely no reason, watch a cow say things for you. The xcowsay command accepts a text and displays a cow speaking it.

Installation:

sudo apt install xcowsay

Execute:

xcowsay Linux is Fun!

xcowsay

3. sl

Wanna travel with Command-Line? The steam Locomotive command is the right pick. Watch a locomotive span across your terminal. 🚂

Installation:

sudo apt install sl

Execute:

sl

sl

4. aafire

Set your terminal of fire 🔥 Check out this lit command.

Installation:

sudo apt install libaa-bin

Execute:

aafire

aafire

5. asciiquarium

Okay, so you don’t like fire. How about having your own aquarium in the terminal 🌊 Try the asciiquarium command.
P.S. For the mentioned steps, make sure to have the snap store installed.

Installation:

snap install asciiquarium

Execute:

asciiquarium

asciiquarium

6. xeyes

Run the xeyes command to watch these eyes stare right at you. 👀

Installation:

sudo apt install x11-apps

Execute:

xeyes

xeyes

7. asciiview

Curious what the image would look like in an only-ASCII world? Asciiview will generate them right for you. 🤖

Installation:

sudo apt install aview

Execute:

asciiview your_image.png

asciiview

8. yes

Say yes to echo. This command prints the line continuously unless you stop it explicitly. (Hint: Try Ctrl+C)

Installation:

sudo apt install yes

Execute:

yes You are Hacked

yes

9. fortune

Leveraging the power of advanced deep learning and Artificial Intelligence, the command will tell your exact fortune. 🔮
(Just Kidding, it generates a random fortune text)

Installation:

sudo apt install fortune

Execute:

fortune

fortune

10. Bonus: banner + lolcat

Who said terminal is all about just plain characters and black and white stuff? Try this hack and build amazing looking banners.

Installation:

sudo apt install lolcat
sudo apt install sysvbanner

Execute:

banner Linux is Fun | lolcat

banner+lolcat

Conclusion

That’s all in this article. Hope you had fun running these interesting commands. Feel free to add your favourites. 💻