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ui-design

Designs terminal user interfaces with visual hierarchy and layout using Lip Gloss styling.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#layout#cli#terminal#ui design#visual hierarchy#tui
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode --skill ui-design-baphled
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ui-design
Source: https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode/tree/main/skills/ui-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/baphled/dotopencode --skill ui-design-baphled

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create effective terminal user interfaces (TUIs) that are visually organized, easy to navigate, and professional-looking, overcoming the limitations of the terminal environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Visual Hierarchy: Organizes information using bold text, color, and spacing to guide the user's attention.
  • Layout Design: Ensures consistent spacing and alignment for a structured and predictable user experience.
  • Status Indicators: Provides clear visual feedback for ongoing processes with spinners and progress bars.
  • Responsive Design: Adapts TUI layouts to different terminal sizes.
  • Use Case: Designing a dashboard for a command-line application where you need to display system metrics, logs, and user input fields in a clear and organized manner.

Quick Start

Design a TUI layout for a dashboard displaying system resource usage.

Frequently Asked Questions about ui-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a terminal user interface that organizes information clearly?▼

Terminal user interface design organizes information using visual hierarchy, applying bold text, color, and spacing to guide user attention. It ensures consistent spacing and alignment for a structured, predictable layout across CLI applications.

What is visual hierarchy in TUI design and why does it matter?▼

Visual hierarchy in TUI design uses text formatting and spacing to direct user attention within the terminal. It is crucial for creating readable, professional interfaces that effectively display metrics, logs, and inputs without overwhelming the user.

How do I add status indicators like spinners and progress bars to a CLI application?▼

Status indicators in a CLI application provide visual feedback for ongoing processes using spinners and progress bars. These elements are integrated into the TUI layout to clearly communicate loading states and background activity to the user.

Can I use Lip Gloss to style terminal interfaces and select color palettes?▼

Lip Gloss is supported for styling terminal interfaces, providing capabilities for selecting color palettes and applying formatting. It helps apply visual hierarchy principles to create professional-looking TUIs with clear keyboard shortcut displays.

How do I make terminal layouts responsive to different terminal window sizes?▼

Responsive terminal design adapts TUI layouts dynamically to different terminal window sizes. This ensures dashboards displaying system resource usage and logs remain readable and organized regardless of the terminal dimensions.

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