ink

Build terminal UIs with React-style components and flexbox layouts.

2|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/georg-unterholzner/ink-skill --skill ink
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ink
Source: https://github.com/georg-unterholzner/ink-skill/tree/main/ink
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/georg-unterholzner/ink-skill --skill ink

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Ink simplifies building CLI applications by letting you compose terminal UIs with React-like components, reducing boilerplate and enabling consistent layouts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • React-style components for terminal UIs (Text, Box, Newline, Spacer, Static, Transform)
  • Built-in hooks for input, focus management, app lifecycle, and accessibility
  • Flexible layout with Yoga-based flexbox, styling, and ARIA-like accessibility features for screen readers
  • Use cases include building interactive CLIs, dashboards, prompts, and live logs in the terminal

Quick Start

Install the Ink skill in your agent and render CLI interfaces with Ink components.

Frequently Asked Questions about ink

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build interactive CLI applications with React-style components?

Ink lets you build interactive CLI applications with React-style components like Text and Box. It reduces boilerplate by providing Yoga-based flexbox layouts, text styling, and built-in hooks for input and focus management directly in the terminal.

What is the best way to create terminal dashboards and live logs?

The best way to create terminal dashboards and live logs is using a React-style CLI framework like Ink. It renders dynamic UIs with flexbox layouts and built-in lifecycle hooks, enabling real-time updates and interactive prompts in the terminal.

Do I need React to build terminal UIs with flexbox layouts?

You need a React-style component model to build terminal UIs with flexbox layouts using Ink. It leverages a Yoga-based flexbox engine to render dynamic CLI interfaces, requiring a SKILL.md frontmatter at the root to define the application structure.

Can I add accessibility and screen reader support to a terminal UI?

You can add accessibility and screen reader support to a terminal UI using Ink. It provides ARIA-like accessibility features and built-in hooks to ensure interactive CLI applications are usable with assistive technologies.

Does Ink work for building interactive prompts and handling user input?

Ink works for building interactive prompts and handling user input by providing built-in hooks for input management and app lifecycle. It allows you to compose responsive CLI interfaces using React-style components directly in the terminal.