# cowsay

> Generate an ASCII character (by default a cow) saying or thinking something.
> More information: <https://github.com/tnalpgge/rank-amateur-cowsay>.

- Print an ASCII cow saying "Hello world!":

`cowsay "Hello world!"`

- Use text from standard input for the balloon:

`echo "Hello!" | cowsay`

- List all available characters:

`cowsay -l`

- Print an ASCII dragon saying "Hello!":

`cowsay -f dragon "Hello!"`

- Print a stoned thinking ASCII cow:

`cowthink -s "I'm just a cow, not a great thinker ..."`