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opentui

Develop terminal user interfaces with OpenTUI using imperative, React, or Solid approaches.

1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#react#solid#tui#opentui#terminal user interface
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/safzanpirani/pi-config --skill opentui-safzanpirani
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: opentui
Source: https://github.com/safzanpirani/pi-config/tree/main/skills/opentui
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/safzanpirani/pi-config --skill opentui-safzanpirani

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires opentui, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources for developing, configuring, and using terminal user interfaces (TUIs) with OpenTUI, a flexible and powerful framework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Framework Support: Offers support for the imperative API, React reconciler, and Solid reconciler, catering to different development styles and preferences.
  • Rich Documentation: Provides detailed guides on how to use OpenTUI's core API, React reconciler, and Solid reconciler, including best practices and common patterns.
  • Layout and Animation: Includes extensive documentation on OpenTUI's layout system, animation system, and how to implement custom keyboard shortcuts.
  • Testing and Debugging: Offers guidelines for testing and debugging TUIs developed with OpenTUI, including snapshot testing, interaction testing, and debugging tips.

Quick Start

Use the 'opentui' skill to start a new project using the imperative API. Simply run the following command: opentui create-tui@latest -t core my-app and follow the on-screen instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentui

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

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

OpenTUI builds terminal user interfaces by providing reconcilers for both React and Solid, allowing you to use familiar component-based patterns to render interactive CLI applications.

What is the best way to start a new terminal UI project using the imperative API?▼

Start a terminal UI project by running `opentui create-tui@latest -t core my-app` to scaffold a new application using the imperative API, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Can I implement custom keyboard shortcuts and animations in a TUI?▼

Yes, OpenTUI supports implementing custom keyboard handling and includes an animation system alongside its layout system to create dynamic, interactive terminal user interfaces.

How do I test and debug terminal user interfaces?▼

You can test and debug terminal user interfaces using OpenTUI's guidelines for snapshot testing, interaction testing, and specific debugging tips to ensure CLI application reliability.

Does OpenTUI require any specific framework to be installed?▼

Yes, OpenTUI requires the `opentui` package to be installed and configured in your environment before you can develop terminal user interfaces using the imperative, React, or Solid approaches.

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