cmatrix

CMatrix renders a “Matrix”‑style falling‑character effect directly in a terminal window. It animates streams of text that can scroll synchronously or asynchronously, with speed and color adjustable via command‑line options. The program is built on the ncurses library (or PDCurses on Windows) and runs as a simple CLI tool invoked with `cmatrix`.

The utility targets developers or hobbyists who want a visual terminal screensaver or demo without leaving the command line. It supports a range of flags for customizing appearance, such as bold, low‑light, or specific color schemes, and includes a manual page for detailed usage. Building can be performed with the traditional `configure` script or with CMake, and the resulting binary can be installed system‑wide.

CMatrix is stable and open‑source, released under a permissive license, and welcomes contributions. It does not claim affiliation with the film franchise and is intended primarily for entertainment or illustrative purposes within terminal environments.