Is this skill suitable for beginners?

Yes, it includes 'basics.md' references and simple boilerplate code to help developers of all levels start building their first terminal application.

Can I use CSS with this skill?

Absolutely. The skill provides detailed guides on using .tcss files for styling terminal widgets, borders, layout grids, and responsive sizing.

How do I handle user input in my TUI?

The skill covers interactivity patterns, including key bindings, mouse events, focus management, and custom message handling for interactive widgets.

Does this skill include templates?

Yes, it includes a comprehensive card game starter template featuring pre-built card widgets, hand containers, and turn management logic.

Textual is a Python framework for creating sophisticated terminal user interfaces (TUIs) and browser-based applications with a modern, CSS-inspired API.

Textual TUI Builder

Name: Textual TUI Builder
Author: YPares

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Game Development

Builds sophisticated Python-based Text User Interfaces (TUIs) using the Textual framework for interactive terminal applications.

About

This skill empowers developers to create modern terminal applications with ease by providing specialized guidance for the Textual Python framework. It offers comprehensive reference documentation for layouts, styling, and interactivity, alongside a ready-to-use card game template. Whether you're building interactive CLIs, data dashboards, or prototyping games, this skill streamlines the development process with best practices for CSS-inspired styling, reactive state management, and custom widget creation.

Key Features

Comprehensive reference library for Textual basics, widgets, and layouts
2 GitHub stars
Implementation patterns for reactive state management and event handling
Best practices for keyboard bindings and mouse interactivity in TUIs
Expert guidance for CSS-based terminal styling and theming
Ready-to-use card game starter template with interactive components

Use Cases

Creating feature-rich terminal utilities with modern web-inspired APIs
Developing interactive command-line dashboards and data visualizations
Prototyping card games or board games with terminal-based graphics

About

Key Features

Comprehensive reference library for Textual basics, widgets, and layouts
2 GitHub stars
Implementation patterns for reactive state management and event handling
Best practices for keyboard bindings and mouse interactivity in TUIs
Expert guidance for CSS-based terminal styling and theming
Ready-to-use card game starter template with interactive components

Use Cases

Creating feature-rich terminal utilities with modern web-inspired APIs
Developing interactive command-line dashboards and data visualizations
Prototyping card games or board games with terminal-based graphics