opentui

Develop terminal user interfaces with JavaScript/TypeScript and React or Solid bindings.

5|Updated Jan 14, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/timmo001/dotfiles --skill opentui-timmo001
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Skill: opentui
Source: https://github.com/timmo001/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/.config/opencode/skills/opentui
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/timmo001/dotfiles --skill opentui-timmo001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provides a complete framework for building terminal user interfaces with advanced features, reducing development time and complexity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Core API and components for creating flexible TUI layouts, styled text, and interactive elements.
  • Native audio support allowing integration of sound into terminal applications.
  • Keymaps and input handling, enabling customizable shortcuts and input management.
  • Bindings for React and Solid libraries for easier integration with existing JavaScript/TypeScript projects.
  • Plugins and extensions for extending functionality and customizing behavior.
  • Use this skill to develop cross-platform CLI tools, dashboards, or editor enhancements that leverage rich terminal capabilities.

Quick Start

Use the opentui skill to create a terminal application by installing necessary packages and referring to the documentation to set up core components.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentui

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

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How do I build a terminal UI with TypeScript?

opentui provides a complete framework for building terminal user interfaces, offering core APIs and components for flexible layouts, styled text, and interactive elements. It reduces development time and complexity for cross-platform CLI tools.

Can I integrate audio into terminal applications?

Yes, opentui offers native audio support, allowing you to integrate sound directly into your terminal applications alongside interactive elements and styled text.

Do terminal UI frameworks work with React and Solid?

Yes, opentui provides bindings for React and Solid libraries, enabling seamless integration with existing JavaScript and TypeScript projects to build interactive terminal interfaces.

What is the best way to manage keymaps and input in a TUI?

opentui includes built-in keymaps and input handling, enabling customizable shortcuts and complex input management for terminal user interfaces without requiring external libraries.

How do I extend terminal UI functionality with plugins?

opentui supports plugins and extensions, allowing you to customize behavior and extend functionality for cross-platform CLI tools and dashboards without modifying the core framework.

What do I need to develop CLI tools with opentui?

To use opentui, you need knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript and must install necessary packages. Refer to the documentation to set up core components for building terminal applications.