ZalgoText

About

ZalgoText is a Bash script that generates Zalgo text by adding diacritical marks to characters. Zalgo text is a type of distorted, glitched text commonly used in horror and meme culture. This script allows you to control the intensity and color of the effect.

Installation

1. Download the script

   git clone https://github.com/BuriXon-code/ZalgoText
   cd ZalgoText

2. Grant execution permissions

   chmod +x zalgo.sh

3. Run the script

   ./zalgo.sh Your text here

Usage

Syntax

./zalgo.sh [-c <ANSI 256color|crazy>] [-l <0-100>] [-n] <text>

Parameters

• -c <0-255|crazy> → Sets text color using ANSI 256-color codes. Use "crazy" for random colors.
• -l <0-100> → Controls the intensity (default: 10). Higher values add more distortion.
• -n → Disables automatic newlines.
• <text> → The text to be transformed into Zalgo text.

Examples

Default usage

./zalgo.sh "Hello, World!"

High intensity (50)

./zalgo.sh -l 50 "Fear me!"

Colored text (red - ANSI code 196)

./zalgo.sh -c 196 "Red text"

Random colors

./zalgo.sh -c crazy "Insanity!"

No newlines

./zalgo.sh -n "Inline Zalgo"

Note

All parameters MUST be placed before the text! Otherwise, the script will not interpret them correctly.

Warning

Generating extremely high levels of distortion (e.g., -l 100) can cause performance issues or even freeze the terminal.

Support

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For any issues, suggestions, or questions, reach out via:

• Email: support@burixon.dev
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• Bug reports: Click here

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