react-ink

Render interactive terminal UIs with React Ink components.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Samuelca6399/AbsolutelySkilled --skill react-ink-samuelca6399
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Skill: react-ink
Source: https://github.com/Samuelca6399/AbsolutelySkilled/tree/main/skills/react-ink
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Samuelca6399/AbsolutelySkilled --skill react-ink-samuelca6399

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of creating rich, interactive terminal user interfaces without abandoning React’s component model.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Terminal-first React components: Build TUI apps with React Ink’s <Box> and <Text> that render to stdout instead of the DOM.
  • Interactive input & focus: Handle keyboard events with useInput and manage component focus with useFocus / useFocusManager for menus and dashboards.
  • Practical UI patterns: Render stable “already-done” output with <Static>, build flexbox layouts via Yoga, and support progressive/async rendering with Suspense.

Quick Start

Ask your AI to generate a React Ink “hello world” terminal app using the render() API and a <Text> component for output.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-ink

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

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How do I build interactive terminal dashboards using React?

You can build interactive terminal dashboards using React by rendering React components directly to stdout with the Ink render() API, utilizing Box and Text elements to construct flexbox-style layouts in the terminal.

How do I handle keyboard input in a React command-line application?

Handle keyboard input in a React command-line application by wiring the useInput hook into your components, which captures keystrokes and enables interactive responses for terminal menus and prompts.

What is the best way to manage focus for interactive CLI menus?

The best way to manage focus for interactive CLI menus is by using the useFocus and useFocusManager hooks provided by React Ink, allowing users to navigate between focusable components in the terminal.

Can I render persistent output while updating a live terminal UI?

Yes, you can render persistent output while updating a live terminal UI by wrapping completed elements in the Static component, which logs finalized output above your active React Ink components without re-rendering.

Does React Ink support asynchronous rendering for terminal interfaces?

React Ink supports asynchronous rendering for terminal interfaces by leveraging React Suspense to handle progressive data loading, allowing your CLI dashboard to render components as async resources resolve.