pterm
Go module for building beautiful CLI applications with progress bars, tables, trees, charts, and interactive components. Fully customizable and works across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
PTerm is a modern Go framework designed to transform plain console output into visually appealing terminal interfaces. Whether you're building command-line tools, deployment scripts, or interactive applications, PTerm provides the components you need to create professional-looking terminal experiences.
Key capabilities include:
- Rich Components: Access 25+ pre-built printers including progress bars, tables, trees, bar charts, heatmaps, spinners, and interactive prompts
- Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on Windows CMD, macOS, Linux, and CI/CD systems like GitHub Actions
- Minimal Setup Required: Start using PTerm immediately with sensible defaults, or customize every aspect to match your design
- Interactive Elements: Build user interactions with text input, multi-select menus, confirmations, and custom prompts
- Color & Styling: Leverage ANSI color schemes and TrueColor support for advanced terminals with consistent theming
- Live Updates: Display real-time progress, logs, and dynamic content with multiple concurrent printers
- Well-Tested: Over 28,000 automated tests ensure reliability and stability across different environments
The component-based architecture lets you combine printers flexibly—use individual components standalone or layer them together for complex layouts. Comprehensive documentation and 50+ practical examples help you get started quickly.
Terminal features
OSC 8 hyperlinks
Features
True color
Media
Pros
5- Provides a component system for building CLI applications.
- Supports various interactive components like text inputs and selections.
- Offers features like progress bars, tables, and trees.
- Cross-platform compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Customizable output with consistent color support.
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