Ink

Build CLIs with React.

Visit website ↗

Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Use features of React to build CLIs. Built-in library of common components e.g. text, box, spacer, etc. Large selection of third-party components e.g. spinner, tabs, table, progress bar, etc. Hooks for managing input, focus, stdin, stdout, stderr. Proper color support. UI can be tested. Supports React Devtools for debugging.

Tradeoffs

How is performance with large CLIs and complex UI components?

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects our assessment at publication. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

Discover your next favorite tool

Independent devtool reviews and the latest betas, in your inbox every Thursday. Free.