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Convert JSON specifications into interactive terminal UIs with data binding.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
Search Tags:#json#ink#terminal ui#json-render#interactive terminal
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lev-it/lev-skills --skill ink-lev-it
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ink
Source: https://github.com/Lev-it/lev-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/ink
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lev-it/lev-skills --skill ink-lev-it

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @json-render/ink, @json-render/core, zod, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation of interactive terminal UIs by converting JSON specs into a terminal-friendly format, eliminating the need for complex terminal programming.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • JSON to Terminal UI: Converts JSON specifications into interactive terminal components.
  • Custom Components: Allows the definition of custom components for flexibility.
  • Dynamic Rendering: Supports data binding, visibility, actions, and dynamic props for dynamic UIs.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers who need to build command-line applications with a user-friendly interface, such as dashboards or configuration tools.

Quick Start

Use the ink skill to render the following JSON spec into a terminal UI: json { "root": "main", "elements": { "main": { "type": "Box", "props": { "flexDirection": "column" }, "children": ["heading", "content"] }, "heading": { "type": "Heading", "props": { "text": "Dashboard", "level": "h1" } }, "content": { "type": "Text", "props": { "text": "Hello from the terminal!" } } } }

Frequently Asked Questions about ink

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create interactive terminal UIs from JSON specifications?▼

You can build interactive terminal UIs from JSON specs by mapping JSON elements to terminal components, using data binding and dynamic props to render command-line interfaces without complex terminal programming.

What is the best way to render a command-line dashboard using JSON?▼

Rendering a command-line dashboard from JSON involves defining a root element and a tree of child components like Boxes and Text, which the renderer parses to dynamically display terminal interfaces.

Does the ink skill support custom components and dynamic props for terminal interfaces?▼

Yes, the skill supports custom component definitions alongside dynamic rendering capabilities, allowing you to bind data, toggle visibility, and pass dynamic props directly within your terminal UI JSON specifications.

Do I need specific dependencies to parse JSON and render terminal UIs?▼

Yes, you must install the @json-render/ink, @json-render/core, and zod libraries to enable JSON parsing, schema validation, and terminal UI rendering for your command-line applications.

Can I use this JSON-to-terminal approach for building configuration tools?▼

Yes, converting JSON specs into interactive terminal interfaces is ideal for building command-line configuration tools and dashboards, simplifying user interaction within terminal applications.

Why should I use JSON specs instead of direct terminal programming for CLI apps?▼

Using JSON specs eliminates complex terminal programming by declaratively defining UI structures and data bindings, simplifying the creation of interactive command-line interfaces and dashboards.

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