opentui

Develop terminal user interfaces with Core, React, and SolidJS frameworks.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2 --skill opentui-shynlee04
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Skill: opentui
Source: https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/opentui
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2 --skill opentui-shynlee04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation of complex and interactive terminal user interfaces (TUIs), abstracting away low-level terminal control and providing a declarative or imperative API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Framework Support: Works with Core (imperative), React, and SolidJS for flexible development.
  • Rich Component Library: Offers components for layout, text display, input, code highlighting, and more.
  • Use Case: Develop a real-time monitoring dashboard, an interactive code editor, or a command-line configuration tool directly in the terminal.

Quick Start

Use the opentui skill to create a new React-based TUI application named 'my-app'.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentui

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a terminal user interface with React?

You can build a terminal user interface with React using declarative components for layout, text rendering, and input. It abstracts low-level terminal control to simplify interactive CLI application development.

Can I use SolidJS to develop interactive CLI applications?

Yes, you can use SolidJS to develop interactive CLI applications. It provides cross-framework support including SolidJS, enabling declarative terminal user interface creation with rich components.

What is the best way to create a real-time monitoring dashboard in the terminal?

Creating a real-time monitoring dashboard in the terminal is best achieved using a rich component library for layout and text display. It supports advanced features like animations and syntax highlighting.

Does terminal UI development support both declarative and imperative approaches?

Terminal UI development supports both declarative and imperative approaches. You can choose React or SolidJS for declarative builds, or use the Core framework for imperative terminal control.

How do I add syntax highlighting to a terminal code editor?

To add syntax highlighting to a terminal code editor, utilize the rich component library provided by the framework. It offers advanced features including code highlighting for interactive CLI applications.