textual

Guide developers in designing and maintaining Textual-based terminal user interfaces.

Updated Jul 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/geavenx/web2app --skill textual-geavenx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: textual
Source: https://github.com/geavenx/web2app/tree/main/.agents/skills/textual
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/geavenx/web2app --skill textual-geavenx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Builds and maintains Textual-based TUIs by providing expert guidance, architecture patterns, and practical advice to accelerate development and reduce debugging effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive coverage of Textual concepts including App architecture, Screens, Widgets, Reactive programming, and TCSS styling.
  • Practical templates, design patterns, testing guidance, and debugging tips for reliable TUIs.
  • Use cases include creating multi-screen terminal apps, modular widget composition, and interactive demos.

Quick Start

Provide a minimal Textual app example to bootstrap a simple TUI.

Frequently Asked Questions about textual

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a multi-screen terminal user interface with Textual?

Building a multi-screen terminal user interface with Textual involves structuring your App architecture using Screens and composing Widgets. This Skill provides expert guidance on modular widget composition and App architecture patterns to help you create interactive, multi-screen terminal apps.

How does reactive programming work in Textual TUI apps?

Reactive programming in Textual TUI apps works by defining reactive attributes that automatically trigger watchers and compute methods when changed. This Skill details core reactive programming concepts, patterns, and best practices to ensure your terminal UI updates dynamically and reliably.

What is the best way to style Textual widgets using TCSS?

The best way to style Textual widgets using TCSS is by applying CSS-like rules to customize layout, colors, and dimensions. This Skill offers expert guidance on TCSS styling concepts and practical examples to accelerate your terminal UI styling and reduce debugging effort.

Can I use Textual for complex terminal apps without external dependencies?

Yes, you can use Textual for complex terminal apps without external dependencies. This Skill provides comprehensive coverage of Textual concepts, including practical templates and design patterns, to build robust terminal user interfaces standalone.

Why does my Textual TUI break during testing and how can I debug it?

Your Textual TUI might break during testing due to widget lifecycle or reactive state issues, but you can debug it using provided testing templates and debugging tips. This Skill supplies testing guidance and debugging techniques specifically designed for maintaining reliable Textual-based TUIs.