MapSCII is an [[MIT License]]d network services that delivers OpenStreetMaps data to terminal interfaces over a network written in [[Javascript]].
- [Website](https://mapscii.me)
- [Github](https://github.com/rastapasta/mapscii)
> A node.js based Vector Tile to Braille and ASCII renderer for xterm-compatible terminals.
# Notability
Maps usable from any system with a terminal ANSI implementation. Can be run locally or accessed remotely.
# OS Support
Should run on anything that can run [[Node.js]] and can be accessed from any system that has a telnet implementation.
# Features
- Use your mouse to drag and zoom in and out!
- Discover Point-of-Interests around any given location
- Highly customizable layer styling with [Mapbox Styles](https://www.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-style-spec/) support
- Connect to any public or private vector tile server
- Or just use the supplied and optimized [OSM2VectorTiles](https://github.com/osm2vectortiles) based one
- Work offline and discover local [VectorTile](https://github.com/mapbox/vector-tile-spec)/[MBTiles](https://github.com/mapbox/mbtiles-spec)
- Compatible with most Linux and OSX terminals
- Highly optimized algorithms for a smooth experience
# Issues
While it can display maps with roads, it does not support routes or directions.