cli-pretty

Create terminal UI styling with ANSI escape codes and the Kollab Agnoster design system.

1|Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kollaborai/kollab --skill cli-pretty
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Skill: cli-pretty
Source: https://github.com/kollaborai/kollab/tree/main/bundles/skills/cli-pretty
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kollaborai/kollab --skill cli-pretty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the frustration of inconsistent, unreadable terminal output that fails to convey priority and structure, enabling developers to build polished, professional CLI interfaces that are easy to scan and navigate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Terminal Styling Fundamentals: Complete guidance on ANSI escape codes, 256-color and true color modes, and cross-terminal color support detection for maximum compatibility.
  • Kollab Design System Integration: Native support for the Agnoster color palette, powerline separators, and Kollab-specific unicode icons to ensure consistent branding across all CLI tools.
  • Advanced UI Components: Pre-built patterns for dot leaders, scroll indicators, selected item highlighting, category headers, and responsive layouts that adapt to any terminal width.
  • Use Case: A developer building a Kollab plugin can use this Skill to create a command menu with smooth powerline transitions, lime/cyan accent colors, and clear visual hierarchy for selected items that matches the Kollab terminal aesthetic.

Quick Start

Use the cli-pretty skill to style your Kollab plugin's main command menu with powerline separators and the Agnoster lime and cyan color palette.

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-pretty

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

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How do I style a CLI command menu with powerline separators and unicode icons?

To style a CLI command menu with powerline separators, apply the Agnoster design system using ANSI escape codes and unicode visual elements. This ensures your terminal UI features smooth powerline transitions, custom color palettes, and clear visual hierarchy for selected items.

What are ANSI escape codes and when do I need true color modes for terminal UI?

ANSI escape codes are character sequences used to control text formatting and colors in terminal UIs. You need 256-color and true color modes when your CLI application requires maximum cross-terminal compatibility and complex custom color palettes like Agnoster lime and cyan.

Can I use the Agnoster color palette and Kollab design system for my plugin's terminal layout?

Yes, you can use the Agnoster color palette and Kollab design system for your plugin's terminal layout. Native integration supports Agnoster lime and cyan colors, powerline transitions, and Kollab-specific unicode icons to ensure consistent branding across CLI tools.

What's the best way to create responsive terminal layouts that adapt to terminal width?

The best way to create responsive terminal layouts is to use pre-built UI component patterns that adapt to any terminal width. These patterns include dot leaders, scroll indicators, selected item highlighting, and category headers for readable terminal output.

Does terminal styling support cross-terminal color support detection?

Terminal styling supports cross-terminal color support detection by checking capabilities before rendering ANSI escape codes. This detects 256-color and true color modes to ensure your CLI application output remains visually consistent across different terminal environments.

Why does my CLI application output fail to convey priority and structure?

Your CLI application output fails to convey priority and structure when it lacks visually consistent terminal UI elements. Applying powerline separators, custom color palettes, and unicode visual elements eliminates inconsistent output and builds professional, scannable interfaces.