Terminal Ui
Navigates and interacts with terminal user interfaces using text commands to automate tasks and extract data.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add terminal-ui npx -- -y @trustedskills/terminal-ui
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"terminal-ui": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/terminal-ui"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The terminal-ui skill enables AI agents to render and interact with command-line interfaces directly within chat environments. It transforms raw text-based commands into a visual, interactive terminal experience for users.
When to use it
- Debugging code or scripts by viewing real-time output in a familiar console format.
- Executing system commands without leaving the conversational interface.
- Visualizing logs, error messages, or structured data streams more effectively than plain text.
- Collaborating on terminal-based workflows where visual fidelity of the CLI matters.
Key capabilities
- Renders command-line interfaces (CLI) within the chat window.
- Supports interactive input and output simulation.
- Provides a native-like terminal experience for AI-generated commands.
Example prompts
- "Run
ls -laand show me the output in a terminal view." - "Execute this Python script and display the result as if I were in a shell."
- "Format these logs using a terminal UI so I can read them better."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your AI agent has permission to execute or simulate terminal commands, as some environments may block direct CLI access. This skill is best used when the user specifically needs the visual context of a command-line interface rather than just the textual result.
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