A curated space for discovering, building, and sharing open-source terminal UI applications

tui.cat is a modern web platform that bridges the gap between traditional terminal interfaces and contemporary web experiences. Built with Next.js and TypeScript, it provides an authentic terminal environment directly in your browser.

• ◆ Real SSH connections via WebSocket proxy
• ◆ Session persistence with 24-hour auto-reconnection
• ◆ Tab completion and command history

• ◆ 11 terminal themes
• ◆ Live theme preview during selection
• ◆ Catppuccin, Nord, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, and more

• ◆ Command-driven interface with dot notation (.ssh, .help)
• ◆ Click anywhere and type . to open navigation
• ◆ Global keyboard shortcuts
• ◆ Interactive command palette

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/dancer/tui.git
cd tui

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Set up environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local
# Edit .env.local with your configuration

# Start development server
pnpm dev

Copy .env.example to .env.local and configure:

# VPS SSH Server Configuration
VPS_SSH_SERVER_URL=ws://your-server-ip:3001

◆ Implementing xterm.js integration

• ├─ Enhanced cursor position support
• ├─ Improved hex color rendering
• ├─ Better terminal sequence handling
• └─ Advanced text selection and copy/paste

◆ SSH proxy server optimizations

◆ Extended ANSI sequence compatibility

◆ Mobile terminal interface improvements

tui/
├── app/                # Next.js app router pages
│   ├── ssh/            # SSH terminal interface
│   ├── cmd/            # Command reference
│   └── api/            # API routes for SSH proxy
├── components/         # Reusable UI components
├── hooks/              # Custom React hooks
└── server/             # SSH WebSocket server

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

Open source under the MIT License.

Built for terminal enthusiasts by terminal enthusiasts