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agent-tui-expert

Create terminal user interfaces for Python using Textual and prompt-toolkit.

3|2|Updated Jan 23, 2026
Search Tags:#terminal#TUI#REPL#IDE#WSL2#Textual
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AeyeOps/aeo-skill-marketplace --skill agent-tui-expert
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agent-tui-expert
Source: https://github.com/AeyeOps/aeo-skill-marketplace/tree/main/aeo-python/skills/agent-tui-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AeyeOps/aeo-skill-marketplace --skill agent-tui-expert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables developers to rapidly craft professional terminal user interfaces (TUIs) for Python apps using Textual and prompt-toolkit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-pane layouts and dashboards with CSS styling
  • IDE-like editors, REPL shells, and chat-driven TUIs
  • Testing strategies for TUIs (Pilot API) and WSL2 layout considerations
  • Use cases across IDEs, dashboards, and developer tooling

Quick Start

Install the required packages with pip, run canonical examples, and refer to the references for platform notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-tui-expert

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a multi-pane IDE-like dashboard in the terminal?▼

Build a multi-pane terminal dashboard using Textual to apply CSS styling and manage complex layouts for Python applications. The Skill provides reference patterns for creating professional IDE-like interfaces with structured panes.

What is the best way to create a REPL shell in a Python TUI?▼

Create a REPL shell in a Python TUI by integrating prompt-toolkit with Textual to handle interactive command inputs. This Skill targets chat-driven TUIs and REPL shell implementations for developer tooling.

Does Textual work with WSL2 for terminal UI development?▼

Textual works with WSL2 for terminal UI development, with specific layout considerations for Windows environments. This Skill includes reference notes for handling platform-specific rendering issues in WSL2.

How do I test terminal UIs built with Textual?▼

Test terminal UIs built with Textual using the Pilot API to simulate user interactions and verify widget behavior. This Skill covers testing strategies to automate TUI validation alongside standard pytest tooling.

What Python version do I need to develop TUIs with prompt-toolkit and Textual?▼

You need Python 3.12 or higher to develop TUIs with prompt-toolkit and Textual. This Skill requires this version baseline to support the latest features of both libraries for professional terminal interfaces.

Can I style terminal UI layouts using CSS in Python applications?▼

You can style terminal UI layouts using CSS in Python applications through Textual's styling system. This Skill enables rapid crafting of professional TUIs by decoupling layout design from application logic via CSS.

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