# Ink Build CLIs with React. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://github.com/vadimdemedes/ink]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Terminal utilities]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Integrates with - JavaScript (Language) - React (Framework) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. React renderer builds command-line applications with React components and JavaScript. ## Console’s review — 2024-11-07 Reviewed: 2024-11-07 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### 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? This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-11-07. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Ink a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2024-11-07](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers building command-line interfaces ### Why consider it Use React features to build CLIs ### Keep in mind Uncertain performance with large CLIs and complex UI components [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()