textual-tui

Installation
SKILL.md

Use this skill when the task is fundamentally about building or changing a Textual app, not merely printing Rich output or writing a non-interactive CLI.

Start by classifying the app

Pick the closest shape before writing code:

  1. Single-screen shell
    One main view with panels, tables, forms, or logs. Prefer containers plus built-in widgets.

  2. Multi-screen workflow
    Large context changes, separate flows, or drill-down views. Prefer Screen / ModalScreen.

  3. Multi-mode admin app
    Persistent top-level areas such as “dashboard / jobs / settings / logs”. Prefer named MODES, screen stacks, and command palette support.

  4. Data explorer
    Records plus details, filters, or side panes. Prefer DataTable, details panel, responsive breakpoints, and keyboard navigation.

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Apr 2, 2026