-q will quiet the animation, too

Author: Tod Beardsley

lib/metasploit/framework/command/console.rb

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ def start
     when :version
       $stderr.puts "Framework Version: #{Metasploit::Framework::VERSION}"
     else
-      spinner
+      spinner unless parsed_options.options.console.quiet
       driver.run
     end
   end