Can I edit documents directly in the terminal using this skill?

Yes, the document canvas type specifically supports 'edit' scenarios, allowing you to view and modify markdown documents through a specialized TUI.

How does Claude communicate with the canvas components?

Claude spawns the canvas in a split pane and communicates via Named Pipes (Windows) or Unix Sockets (Unix) to send updates, health checks, or receive user selections.

What is the Canvas skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized toolkit that allows Claude to launch interactive visual components, such as calendars and document editors, directly in your terminal using Text User Interface (TUI) technology.

Does Canvas work on both Windows and Linux?

Yes, it supports Windows via Windows Terminal, ConEmu, or PowerShell, and Unix/Linux systems through tmux, utilizing platform-specific IPC protocols for communication.

What are the technical requirements for using Canvas?

You must have the Bun runtime installed. For the best experience, a terminal with mouse support (like Windows Terminal or tmux) is highly recommended for click-based interactions.

Terminal Canvas TUI Toolkit

Name: Terminal Canvas TUI Toolkit
Author: ItamarZand88

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Productivity & Workflow

Spawns and controls interactive Terminal User Interface (TUI) components for calendars, document editing, and flight management.

The Canvas TUI Toolkit provides a robust framework for Claude to interact with visual terminal-based components, enabling a richer user experience beyond simple text. By utilizing split-pane architectures and IPC communication, this skill allows users to schedule meetings, edit markdown files, and browse flight options through navigable interfaces directly within their CLI environment. It is designed to maintain conversation flow while providing structured, interactive views that support mouse interaction and real-time data synchronization.

Key Features

01Cross-platform IPC communication using Named Pipes for Windows and Unix Sockets

02Seamless integration with Bun runtime for high-performance terminal rendering

03Multi-pane support to keep the chat interface active while interacting with visual canvases

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05Interactive TUI components for calendars, markdown documents, and flight bookings

06Mouse-supported terminal interactions for intuitive data selection and navigation

Use Cases

01Managing complex schedules and finding meeting availability through a visual calendar TUI

02Interactive document drafting and editing without leaving the terminal environment

03Comparing flight itineraries and selecting seats through a structured booking interface

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add itamarzand88/claude-code-canvas-windows canvas

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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