We're working on something new: Terminal UI, a React component library that brings the aesthetic of classic terminal interfaces to modern web development.
Why Terminal UI?
There's something timeless about the look of terminal interfaces - the monospace fonts, the box-drawing characters, the blinking cursors. We wanted to capture that aesthetic while providing the functionality modern applications need.
Planned Components
We're building a comprehensive set of components:
- >Layout: Containers, grids, and dividers
- >Typography: Headers, paragraphs, and code blocks
- >Forms: Inputs, selects, checkboxes, and buttons
- >Feedback: Alerts, toasts, and progress indicators
- >Navigation: Menus, tabs, and breadcrumbs
- >Data Display: Tables, lists, and cards
Design Principles
- 1.Authentic Aesthetic: True to terminal conventions
- 2.Modern Functionality: Full keyboard navigation, ARIA support
- 3.Customizable: Theming system for colors and borders
- 4.Lightweight: No external CSS dependencies
Timeline
We're targeting a Q1 2025 release. Follow the GitHub repo for updates and early access.
Contributing
We'll be opening the repo for contributions once we have the core components stable. Star the repo to stay notified!