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opentui-react

Build interactive terminal UIs with React-style components and OpenTUI hooks.

1|Updated Mar 7, 2026
Search Tags:#react#components#hooks#tui#terminal-ui#opentui#opentui-react
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npx skills add https://github.com/amanmprojects/openpaw --skill opentui-react-amanmprojects
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Skill: opentui-react
Source: https://github.com/amanmprojects/openpaw/tree/main/.agents/skills/opentui-react
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amanmprojects/openpaw --skill opentui-react-amanmprojects

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

OpenTUI React integration enables developers to build robust, interactive terminal user interfaces by marrying React-style components with the OpenTUI runtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Component-based TUIs with OpenTUI primitives like box, text, input, and scrollbox
  • Hooks such as useKeyboard, useRenderer, useTerminalDimensions, and useTimeline to manage input, rendering, layout, and animation
  • State management patterns (local state, Redux, Zustand, Jotai, React Query) and testing guidance for OpenTUI React components
  • Real-world use cases include building dashboards, editors, forms, and tool UIs in terminal environments
  • References and patterns to integrate with React ecosystems for scalable TUIs

Quick Start

Install dependencies and bootstrap a minimal OpenTUI React app, rendering a simple component in a terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentui-react

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build interactive terminal user interfaces with React?▼

You can build interactive terminal user interfaces with React by using OpenTUI React integration, which combines React-style components with the OpenTUI runtime to render primitives like box, text, input, and scrollbox.

How do I handle keyboard input and rendering in a React TUI?▼

Handle keyboard input and rendering in a React TUI by utilizing OpenTUI hooks like useKeyboard for input management and useRenderer for rendering, alongside useTerminalDimensions for layout updates.

Can I use Redux or Zustand for state management in OpenTUI React components?▼

Yes, you can use Redux, Zustand, Jotai, or React Query for state management in OpenTUI React components, enabling scalable terminal UIs for complex applications like dashboards and editors.

What is the best way to test React components rendered in a terminal environment?▼

The best way to test React components in a terminal environment is to follow the testing guidance provided by OpenTUI React integration, which covers validating component props and state across layouts.

How do I bootstrap a minimal React app in the terminal?▼

Bootstrap a minimal React app in the terminal by installing the necessary dependencies and using OpenTUI to render a simple component, providing a quick start for terminal UI development.

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