[kzrdude]

A matplotlib backend isn't even needed, just a cool piece of info, it's possible to extend ipython and/or jupyter console to display pngs and svgs with sixels (and/or kitty graphics, dynamically). I have code lying around for this.

[csdvrx]

Wonderful! Thanks for the info!

I have to check the current state of rstudio/ipython console support with sixels: doing everything from the terminal is a luxury I want in 2021, especially now that hidpi/4k screens are becoming mainstream :)

Last time I tried in uni on a "new" Thinkpad R52 (well, new for me as it wall already over 10 years old, but it had such a glorious 1400x1050 display!) quite a few things were missing.

[kzrdude]

Thank you yourself for working on sixels and other things for image support in terminals. I've seen your work before and it's quite inspiring. :)