ani

ani is a terminal-based application published by pavelsimo that enables users to browse and search anime and manga directly from the command line. Classified within the terminal user interface (TUI) and command-line interface (CLI) software category, the tool is designed for developers, enthusiasts, and command-line users who prefer to explore anime and manga content without leaving their terminal environment. The software integrates with AniList, a popular anime and manga database platform, to deliver up-to-date information on trending, popular, and upcoming titles. Core functionality includes a full-text search capability that allows users to locate specific anime or manga entries, as well as filtering options that help narrow down results according to user preferences. In addition to its interactive terminal UI, ani supports JSON output, which makes it suitable for scripting and automation workflows where structured, machine-readable data is required. This dual-mode design accommodates both interactive browsing sessions and programmatic consumption of AniList data, broadening its potential use cases from casual exploration of seasonal releases to integration into custom pipelines, dashboards, or other developer tooling. The current and only listed version of the software is 0.4.0, indicating an early-stage project under active development, with a total of one published version available at the time of cataloging. As a lightweight alternative to web-based browsing, ani serves users who value keyboard-driven navigation, minimal resource usage, and the convenience of accessing anime and manga metadata, rankings, and release information without switching to a graphical browser. Its reliance on AniList ensures access to a comprehensive and community-maintained catalog of Japanese animation and comics content.

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