gnuplot

Start interactive mode

$ gnuplot

$ gnuplot [script.gp]

$ gnuplot -e "plot sin(x)"

$ gnuplot -p -e "plot sin(x)"

$ gnuplot -e "set terminal png; set output 'plot.png'; plot sin(x)"

gnuplot [options] [files]

gnuplot is a command-driven graphing utility. It creates 2D and 3D plots of functions and data, supporting many output formats for publication-quality graphics.
The tool uses a scripting language for plot customization. It supports terminals for X11, PNG, PDF, SVG, and many others. It's widely used in scientific visualization.
gnuplot produces publication-quality plots and visualizations.

FILES

Script files to run.

Execute command.

Keep window after script.

Call script with args.

Display help information.

Learning curve for advanced features. Script syntax unique to gnuplot. Many terminal types available.

gnuplot was created in 1986 by Thomas Williams and Colin Kelley, becoming a standard tool for scientific and technical plotting.

matplotlib(1), feedgnuplot(1)