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tui-feedback-loop

Test terminal user interfaces through real PTY harness sessions.

10|1|Updated Jul 3, 2023
Search Tags:#TUI#terminal UI#interactive testing#UX improvement#UI evaluation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/napisani/proctmux --skill tui-feedback-loop
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tui-feedback-loop
Source: https://github.com/napisani/proctmux/tree/main/.agents/skills/tui-feedback-loop
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/napisani/proctmux --skill tui-feedback-loop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of evaluating and improving terminal user interfaces (TUIs) through real user interaction and feedback, allowing for targeted UX enhancements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Evaluation: Offers a harness-first approach to testing TUIs by interacting with them in real PTY sessions.
  • Iterative Feedback Loop: Encourages an ongoing process of refinement and improvement for TUIs.
  • Use Case: Ideal for a software developer or UX designer looking to improve a command-line interface with specific functionality such as a search bar, a complex table display, or interactive form elements.

Quick Start

Evaluate the TUI experience in 'my-cli-tool' by interacting with it through a PTY harness and identify areas for improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about tui-feedback-loop

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test terminal UI interactions to improve UX?▼

Testing terminal UI interactions involves running the TUI in a real PTY harness, capturing user feedback in real-time, and iteratively refining interface elements to ensure usability and functional robustness.

What is a harness-based approach for evaluating command-line interfaces?▼

A harness-based approach evaluates command-line interfaces by automating interactive PTY sessions, allowing developers to systematically test complex elements like search bars and interactive forms for usability issues.

Can I use this for iterative refinement of complex TUI tables and forms?▼

Yes, you can iteratively refine complex TUI tables and forms by running the interface through a reproducible PTY harness setup, identifying friction points, and applying targeted UX enhancements based on real interaction data.

Does interactive TUI testing require specific dependencies or environments?▼

Interactive TUI testing requires no external dependencies, relying solely on included scripts to establish a reproducible PTY harness environment for evaluating command-line interface usability.

What's the best way to identify usability issues in a terminal interface?▼

The best way to identify usability issues in a terminal interface is through an iterative feedback loop, using real-time interaction data from a PTY harness to pinpoint areas for targeted UX improvement.

When should I not use interactive feedback loops for TUI evaluation?▼

Interactive feedback loops for TUI evaluation are not suited for non-interactive batch processing scripts or purely static interfaces where real-time user interaction and dynamic terminal rendering are absent.

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