opentui-react

Build OpenTUI terminal interfaces with React components and hooks.

5|Updated Jan 17, 2026

Search Tags:#testing #react #hooks #patterns #state-management #tui #opentui

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npx skills add https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills --skill opentui-react

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Skill: opentui-react
Source: https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills/tree/main/opentui-react
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills --skill opentui-react

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

OpenTUI React integration provides ready-to-use components and guidance to build terminal user interfaces with React, reducing boilerplate and increasing UI consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

React components for OpenTUI primitives (text, box, input, select, scrollbox, etc.)
Hooks like useKeyboard, useRenderer, useTerminalDimensions, and useTimeline for interactive TUIs
State management patterns and testing guidance to accelerate development, prototyping, and robust apps
Use Case: rapidly build a dashboard-style TUIs app with forms and menus using React

Quick Start

Install the OpenTUI React packages and render a minimal OpenTUI React app to verify setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentui-react

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I build terminal user interfaces with React components and hooks?▼

You can build terminal user interfaces with React by using OpenTUI React integration, which provides ready-to-use primitives like text, box, input, and select components to reduce boilerplate and increase UI consistency.

What hooks are available for interactive TUIs in a React environment?▼

Available hooks for interactive TUIs include useKeyboard, useRenderer, useTerminalDimensions, and useTimeline, enabling developers to handle input, rendering, sizing, and animations within their React applications.

Do I need specific libraries to use React for terminal user interface development?▼

Yes, terminal user interface development with React requires the OpenTUI libraries (@opentui/core and @opentui/react), a Node.js environment, and basic React tooling to assemble components, hooks, and references.

What's the best way to manage state and testing for React-based TUIs?▼

The best way to manage state and testing for React-based TUIs is to follow the provided state management patterns and testing guidance, which accelerate development, prototyping, and the creation of robust dashboard-style apps.

Can I rapidly prototype a dashboard-style terminal app with forms and menus using React?▼

Yes, you can rapidly prototype a dashboard-style terminal app with forms and menus using React by leveraging OpenTUI components and hooks to quickly compose interactive UI elements within a Node.js environment.