TUI-use: Let AI agents control interactive terminal programs

In plain words

TUI-use is an AI framework that enables AI agents to control and interact with terminal-based programs. It allows artificial intelligence systems to operate command-line applications and text user interfaces as if they were being used by humans. The tool is designed for developers and researchers building AI automation systems. It stands out by providing a way to integrate AI capabilities with existing terminal software without requiring modifications to the underlying programs.

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From the sources

tui-use lets agents interact with programs that expect a human at the keyboard — REPLs, debuggers, TUI apps, and anything else bash can'tfrom github.com

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