Is knowledge of CSS Flexbox helpful here?

Extremely helpful. Ink's layout system is directly modeled after Flexbox, using familiar properties like flexDirection, justifyContent, and alignItems.

What is the primary layout component in Ink?

The Box component is the foundation of Ink layouts, acting as a Flexbox container for positioning, alignment, and spacing.

Can I create responsive designs for the terminal?

Yes, the skill includes patterns using the useStdout hook to detect terminal dimensions and switch between row or column layouts dynamically.

Does this skill support custom colors?

Yes, it provides guidance on using standard terminal colors, background colors, and even hex codes for specific branding needs.

How does it handle long text overflow?

The skill demonstrates various text wrapping strategies including standard wrapping, truncation, and custom ellipsis endings.

Ink Terminal Layouts & Styling

Name: Ink Terminal Layouts & Styling
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Design Tools

Builds sophisticated terminal-based user interfaces using Ink's Flexbox-inspired layout engine and rich text styling components.

About

The Ink Layout and Styling skill provides specialized expertise for creating professional command-line interfaces using the Ink framework. It offers deep guidance on utilizing the Box component for Flexbox-based positioning, spacing, and borders, alongside the Text component for advanced formatting and colorization. By following this skill's implementation patterns, developers can build responsive, well-structured CLI applications that feature complex layouts like grids, cards, and sidebars while maintaining ethical and professional software standards.

Key Features

Comprehensive margin, padding, and border management
Pre-defined layout patterns for cards, grids, and split views
72 GitHub stars
Responsive design logic based on terminal stdout dimensions
Rich text formatting including colors, bolding, and hex support
Flexbox-based positioning and alignment for CLI components

Use Cases

Creating responsive command-line interfaces that adapt to window resizing
Designing aesthetic dashboards and status monitors for CLI tools
Building interactive installers with structured headers and footers

About

Key Features

Comprehensive margin, padding, and border management
Pre-defined layout patterns for cards, grids, and split views
72 GitHub stars
Responsive design logic based on terminal stdout dimensions
Rich text formatting including colors, bolding, and hex support
Flexbox-based positioning and alignment for CLI components

Use Cases

Creating responsive command-line interfaces that adapt to window resizing
Designing aesthetic dashboards and status monitors for CLI tools
Building interactive installers with structured headers and footers