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# cmatrix

> Shows a scrolling Matrix like screen in the terminal.
> See also: `cbonsai`, `asciiquarium`, `pipes.sh`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/cmatrix>.

- Enable [a]synchronous scrolling:

`cmatrix -a`

- Change the text [C]olor (green by default):

`cmatrix -C {{red}}`

- Enable [r]ainbow mode:

`cmatrix -r`

- Use a screen [u]pdate delay of 100 centiseconds (1 second):

`cmatrix -u 100`

- Use [s]creensaver mode where the first keystroke exits:

`cmatrix -s`
