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Use this command to install gnuplot:
winget install --id=gnuplot.gnuplot -e

A famous scientific plotting package, features include 2D and 3D plotting, a huge number of output formats, interactive input or script-driven options, and a large set of scripted examples.

Gnuplot is a command-line driven graphing utility designed to create 2D and 3D plots for scientific and mathematical visualization. It supports a wide range of output formats, including postscript, PDF, PNG, SVG, and more, making it versatile for both interactive use and script-driven applications.

Key Features:

  • Versatile Plotting: Supports various types of 2D and 3D plots, from simple line graphs to complex surface visualizations.
  • Interactive and Scriptable: Offers both interactive input for quick visualization and script-driven operations for automation and batch processing.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, OS/2, VMS, and other platforms, ensuring broad accessibility.
  • Rich Output Options: Produces high-quality graphics in formats suitable for publications, presentations, and web display.
  • Large Example Library: Includes a comprehensive set of scripted examples to help users quickly get started and explore advanced features.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for scientists, students, engineers, educators, and developers who need to visualize mathematical functions, analyze data, or create publication-quality graphics. Gnuplot enables users to gain insights from complex datasets, communicate findings effectively, and integrate plotting capabilities into larger workflows or third-party applications like Octave.

Gnuplot is a powerful tool for education, research, and professional use, offering flexibility and precision in scientific visualization. It can be installed via winget on Windows systems.

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