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Build interactive CLI interfaces with Ink's React-based components.

1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/thanhdongnguyen/ink-skill --skill ink-thanhdongnguyen
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ink
Source: https://github.com/thanhdongnguyen/ink-skill/tree/main/skills/ink
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thanhdongnguyen/ink-skill --skill ink-thanhdongnguyen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Ink provides a React-like framework for building CLI UIs with components, hooks, and layout patterns, simplifying terminal UI development and reuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Component-based UI: Text, Box, Newline, Spacer, Static, Transform
  • Hooks for input handling, app lifecycle, focus management, and cursor control
  • Flexbox-inspired layout with accessibility support for screen readers
  • Use cases include interactive dashboards, prompts, streaming logs, and modular CLI tools

Quick Start

Create and run a minimal Ink app to render a simple CLI UI.

Frequently Asked Questions about ink

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a React-style CLI interface in the terminal?▼

Build a React-style CLI using Ink's component-based framework to render terminal UIs. It applies React paradigms like components and hooks to compose interactive command line interfaces, simplifying terminal UI development and reuse.

What is the best way to create interactive command line dashboards?▼

The best way to create interactive command line dashboards is using a React-based CLI framework like Ink. It provides hooks for input handling and focus management, alongside flexbox-inspired layout components for modular terminal tools.

Can I use flexbox layout patterns for terminal apps?▼

Yes, you can use flexbox-inspired layout patterns for terminal apps with Ink. It provides Box and Text components to structure UIs, allowing you to build interactive prompts and modular CLI tools using familiar React layout concepts.

How do I handle user input in a React CLI application?▼

Handle user input in a React CLI application using the useInput hook provided by Ink. This framework supplies specific hooks for input handling, app lifecycle management, focus management, and cursor control within terminal apps.

Does Ink provide accessibility support for screen readers in CLI UIs?▼

Ink provides accessibility support for screen readers in CLI UIs. It integrates flexbox-inspired layout patterns with accessibility features to ensure terminal applications are usable with screen reading technologies.

Why use React components for streaming logs in command line tools?▼

Use React components for streaming logs to create modular, reusable CLI tools. Ink's framework supports component-based UI rendering with Static and Transform components, making it easier to manage dynamic terminal output and interactive dashboards.

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