How does it improve upon standard terminal output?

It replaces generic 'walls of text' with intentional spatial composition, visual hierarchy, custom typography (ASCII art), and decorative elements that make information easier to scan.

Can it help me design complex dashboards?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for dense information displays, including the use of sparklines, gauges, trees, and multi-pane layouts.

Can I use this for cross-platform CLI tools?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for ASCII-only fallbacks and standard ANSI palettes to ensure compatibility across different terminal emulators and operating systems.

Which programming languages and libraries are supported?

This skill provides guidance for all major terminal libraries, including Python (Rich/Textual), Go (Bubbletea/Lipgloss), Rust (Ratatui), and Node.js (Ink/Blessed), as well as pure ANSI escape codes.

Does it support 24-bit True Color?

Absolutely. It provides strategies for using the full 24-bit color spectrum, as well as 256-color and 16-color palettes for broader compatibility.

Terminal UI Design

Name: Terminal UI Design
Author: duyet

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设计工具

Creates distinctive, production-grade terminal user interfaces with high-quality design aesthetics.

The Terminal UI Design skill empowers Claude to move beyond generic text output by applying professional design principles to CLI tools and TUI applications. It provides systematic guidance for creating visually striking terminal experiences using advanced box-drawing characters, custom color palettes (including 24-bit true color), sophisticated layouts, and dynamic animations. By integrating this skill, developers can generate polished, memorable interfaces across multiple ecosystems including Python (Rich), Go (Bubbletea), Rust (Ratatui), and Node.js (Ink), ensuring that terminal-based software feels like a first-class product.

主要功能

01Spatial layout patterns for panels, multi-column views, and data tables

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03Advanced box-drawing and decorative Unicode border patterns

04Sophisticated color management including 24-bit true color and gradients

05Thematic UI styling options ranging from Cyberpunk to Minimalist Zen

06Dynamic motion elements like custom spinners, progress bars, and typing effects

使用场景

01Creating interactive setup wizards and multi-step configuration tools for CLIs

02Building real-time monitoring dashboards for infrastructure or server metrics

03Designing data-rich terminal explorers for databases or local file systems

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add duyet/claude-plugins terminal-ui-design

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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