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In computing, text-based user interfaces (TUI) (alternately terminal user interfaces, to reflect a dependence upon the properties of computer terminals and not just text), is a retronym describing a type of user interface (UI) common as an early form of human–computer interaction, before the advent of bitmapped displays and modern conventional graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Like modern GUIs, they can use the entire screen area and may accept mouse and other inputs. They may also use color and often structure the display using box-drawing characters such as ┌ and ╣. The modern context of use is usually a terminal emulator.

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Win native port (incl. linux/macOS support) of the beautiful Mousiki TUI music player. Additions: playlist + meta data editor incl. AcoustID fetch; YX mode oscillator; history; user manual; loudness norm.; equalizer; sleep timer; lyrics offset editor; stereo playback; cheat sheet; extra Hkeys; long title + non-latin letter handling and then some.

  • Updated Oct 11, 2026
  • C++
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  • Updated Oct 11, 2026
  • Python

The apps of KognogOS in one place: hypeForge (the Sway desktop), displayForge (screens), sudoForge (passwords), workspaceForge (workspaces), forgekit (the shared foundation) — terminal-first, Catppuccin, built by a human and an AI. Each app says where it runs.

  • Updated Oct 11, 2026
  • Python

Claude Code usage monitor: 5-hour and 7-day rate limits plus API-equivalent spend per day, model, project, machine and account, in a terminal dashboard, an i3blocks/Waybar status bar and Claude Code's status line. Uses ccusage; supports aimux.

  • Updated Oct 11, 2026
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