glot
The glot package provides plotting functions for Go programs using gnuplot.
About glot
glot is a plotting library for Go programs that uses gnuplot as its backend. It supports plot styles including lines, points, bars, steps, histogram, and circle.
It requires a separate gnuplot installation, with setup steps listed for Linux and Mac, and is installed with go get github.com/Arafatk/glot.
Key features
- Create plots from Go programs using gnuplot
- Supports line plot style
- Supports point plot style
- Supports bar plot style
- Supports step plot style
- Supports histogram and circle plot styles
Best for: Go developers who need to create gnuplot-based plots in their programs.
Good for
- Open source under MIT license
- Supports several common plot styles in one library
- Lists dependency setup steps for Linux and Mac
Watch out for
- Requires a separate gnuplot installation to work
- Linux setup requires the gnuplot-x11 package
- Mac setup requires XQuartz and Homebrew gnuplot steps
glot at a glance
- Website
- github.com/arafatk/glot
- Category
- Design & Creative › Charts & Data Visualization
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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glot FAQ
What does glot require to run?
It requires gnuplot, with separate install commands listed for Linux and Mac users.
How is glot installed?
With `go get github.com/Arafatk/glot`.
Which plot styles does glot support?
Lines, points, bars, steps, histogram, circle, and others.
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