opentui

Develop terminal user interfaces with Core, React, and SolidJS frameworks.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2 --skill opentui-shynlee04
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Skill: opentui
Source: https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/opentui
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shynlee04/idumb-v2 --skill opentui-shynlee04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the creation of complex and interactive terminal user interfaces (TUIs), abstracting away low-level terminal control and providing a declarative or imperative API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cross-Framework Support: Works with Core (imperative), React, and SolidJS for flexible development.
  • Rich Component Library: Offers components for layout, text display, input, code highlighting, and more.
  • Use Case: Develop a real-time monitoring dashboard, an interactive code editor, or a command-line configuration tool directly in the terminal.

Quick Start

Use the opentui skill to create a new React-based TUI application named 'my-app'.

Frequently Asked Questions about opentui

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a terminal user interface with React?▼

You can build a terminal user interface with React using declarative components for layout, text rendering, and input. It abstracts low-level terminal control to simplify interactive CLI application development.

Can I use SolidJS to develop interactive CLI applications?▼

Yes, you can use SolidJS to develop interactive CLI applications. It provides cross-framework support including SolidJS, enabling declarative terminal user interface creation with rich components.

What is the best way to create a real-time monitoring dashboard in the terminal?▼

Creating a real-time monitoring dashboard in the terminal is best achieved using a rich component library for layout and text display. It supports advanced features like animations and syntax highlighting.

Does terminal UI development support both declarative and imperative approaches?▼

Terminal UI development supports both declarative and imperative approaches. You can choose React or SolidJS for declarative builds, or use the Core framework for imperative terminal control.

How do I add syntax highlighting to a terminal code editor?▼

To add syntax highlighting to a terminal code editor, utilize the rich component library provided by the framework. It offers advanced features including code highlighting for interactive CLI applications.