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Electric Sheep

electric-sheep · v3.0.2 • deprecated

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Collaborative abstract artwork software

brew install --cask electric-sheep
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Trust Score 5/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
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Established (>1yr) +1
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Review

Mar 11, 2026

Electric Sheep is a unique collaborative art project that generates and evolves abstract animations in real-time. It allows users to watch and vote on sheep (artworks), influencing their evolution through a distributed network. Ideal for artists, designers, and tech enthusiasts interested in generative art and digital experimentation.

Generates and evolves abstract animations collaboratively across a distributed network.

Maturity: The project appears stable with closed issues but hasn't seen recent updates, indicating limited active development.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight its innovative approach and enduring appeal since 2009, with enthusiasts praising its aesthetic and collaborative nature.

Pros

  • + Creates collaborative, evolving abstract art in real-time
  • + Engaging interface with voting system to influence artwork
  • + Well-maintained with a stable codebase

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature for new versions
  • - Limited recent development activity
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RubyLast commit: Jan 18, 2017

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