PlotAir

PlotAir is a Python script that processes one or more CSV files containing VisiblAir sensor data. For each file, it reads the data into a pandas DataFrame, ignores incorrectly formatted lines, keeps only the most recent data sequence, and generates a Seaborn plot saved as a PNG file with the same base name as the input CSV.

Dependencies

PlotAir requires the following external libraries:

• pandas: Used for data manipulation and analysis.
• seaborn: Used for creating plots.

These libraries and their sub-dependencies will be installed automatically when you install PlotAir.

Installation

It is recommended to install PlotAir within a virtual environment to avoid conflicts with system packages. Some Linux distributions enforce this. You can use pipx to handle the virtual environment automatically, or create one manually and use pip.

Installation with pipx

pipx installs PlotAir in an isolated environment and makes it available globally.

1. Install pipx:

• Linux (Debian / Ubuntu / Mint):

  sudo apt install pipx
  pipx ensurepath
  

• Linux (Other) / macOS:

  python3 -m pip install --user pipx
  python3 -m pipx ensurepath
  

• Windows:

  python -m pip install --user pipx
  python -m pipx ensurepath
  

You may need to reopen your terminal for the PATH changes to take effect. If you encounter a problem, please refer to the official pipx documentation.

2. Install PlotAir:

pipx install plotair

Installation with pip

If you prefer to manage the virtual environment manually, you can create and activate it by following this tutorial. Then install PlotAir:

pip install plotair

Deployments

View all releases on:

• PyPI Releases
• GitHub Releases

Usage

Basic Usage

plotair [arguments] FILE [FILE ...]

Arguments

Configuration

When you run PlotAir for the first time, a config.toml file is automatically created. Its location depends on your operating system (typical paths are listed below):

• Linux: ~/.config/plotair
• macOS: ~/Library/Preferences/plotair
• Windows: C:/Users/YourUsername/AppData/Roaming/plotair

You can edit this file to customize various settings. Common customizations include translating plot labels into different languages or modifying the line colors.

License

Copyright (c) 2026 Monsieur Linux

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the creators and contributors of the pandas and seaborn libraries, and to the developer of the great VisiblAir air quality monitors and CO₂ sensors. Thanks also to the founder of Bâtiments vivants for the idea of this script.