tui-development

Guide developers building and maintaining the OpenShell TUI with ratatui and crossterm stack.

Updated Apr 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/x402agent/openclawd-stack --skill tui-development-x402agent
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tui-development
Source: https://github.com/x402agent/openclawd-stack/tree/main/openclawd-stack/OpenShell-main/.agents/skills/tui-development
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/x402agent/openclawd-stack --skill tui-development-x402agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Developers get a comprehensive guide to build and refine the OpenShell TUI, covering architecture, navigation, data flows, theming, UX conventions, and the end-to-end development workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Architecture overview and module boundaries for the ratatui-based terminal UI.
  • Navigation design, data fetching patterns, theming, and UX conventions to align with OpenShell UI.
  • Development workflow guidance, testing approaches, and contribution practices.

Quick Start

Review the OpenShell TUI guide and set up your development environment to run the TUI locally.

Frequently Asked Questions about tui-development

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

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How do I build a terminal UI with ratatui for OpenShell?

To build a terminal UI with ratatui for OpenShell, follow a modular architecture guide that defines module boundaries, navigation design, and data fetching patterns to ensure maintainable UI development.

What is the best way to structure a ratatui TUI architecture?

The best way to structure a ratatui TUI architecture is to enforce strict module boundaries, define a modular UI layout, and document best practices for theming and user interaction within the OpenShell development workflow.

How do I design navigation and data fetching patterns for a terminal UI?

Design navigation and data fetching patterns for a terminal UI by applying documented UX conventions and data flow guidelines that align with the OpenShell interface to ensure smooth user interaction.

Do I need crossterm to develop the OpenShell TUI?

Yes, you need crossterm to develop the OpenShell TUI because the development guide explicitly enforces dependencies on the ratatui and crossterm stack for terminal rendering and event handling.

What testing approaches should I use for ratatui terminal UI development?

For ratatui terminal UI development, use testing approaches and contribution practices documented in the OpenShell TUI guide to validate UI layouts, theming logic, and interaction workflows.

How do I apply theming and UX conventions to an OpenShell terminal UI?

Apply theming and UX conventions to an OpenShell terminal UI by following the development guide's modular layout principles and standardized interaction patterns to maintain visual consistency.