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fviz
====

fviz is a text-based data visualization program. It generates custom charts
and other data-driven illustrations from simple expressions.
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You can run fviz from the command line, where it reads CSV input and produces SVG
or PNG output files. Additionally, it is available as a standalone library that
can be embedded into any application.
fviz is a command line program for creating charts and other data-driven
illustrations.

It reads input data from text and CSV files and produces the output graphic as
a SVG or PNG file. All charts are highly customizable using a simple s-expression
based syntax.

In addition to the command line program, fviz is available as the libfviz
software library which can be embedded into any application that can link to C
libraries.

**BETA:** Please note that fviz is pre-1.0 software under active development;
It is usable, but things might generally still be a bit rough around the edges.
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# fviz v0.4.0

fviz is a text-based data visualization program. It generates custom charts,
dashboards and other illustrations from simple expressions.
fviz is a command line program for creating charts and other data-driven
illustrations.

You can run fviz from the command line, where it generates SVG, PNG and PDF
output files. Additionally, you can embed it into your own application using the
C API.
It reads input data from text and CSV files and produces the output graphic as
a SVG or PNG file. All charts are highly customizable using a simple s-expression
based syntax.

In addition to the command line program, fviz is available as the libfviz
software library which can be embedded into any application that can link to C
libraries.

**BETA:** Please note that fviz is pre-1.0 software under active development;
It is usable, but things might generally still be a bit rough around the edges.
To see what already works, have a look at the [Examples](https://fviz.org/examples) page.

<div style="margin-top: 1.2em;">
  <a href="/documentation/getting-started" style="">Getting Started</a>