# Ink Build terminal apps with React. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://term.ink/]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [UI builders]() ## 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 — 2023-05-18 Reviewed: 2023-05-18 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Use React & components to build interactive command line interfaces. Built-in components for text, colors, flex boxes, borders, hooks, working with stdin and stderr. Supports CSS-like props, testing and all features of React e.g. Devtools. Various open source components e.g. progress bar, table, form. ### Tradeoffs There’s a significant productivity gain from using React across web, terminal, mobile, etc, but purists might argue CLIs should be built in a more appropriate language like Go or Rust. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2023-05-18. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Ink a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2023-05-18](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers familiar with React should consider Ink for building terminal apps ### Why consider it Ink allows using React and its components to build interactive command line interfaces ### Keep in mind Some developers may argue that CLIs should be built in a more appropriate language [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()