Yakari – Interactive TUIs for CLI tools
Hi HN! I wanted to share Yakari, a tool I built to make command-line interfaces more approachable through interactive TUIs. If you've ever forgotten CLI flags or needed to look up command syntax, this might help. Yakari turns complex commands into interactive menus. Users can navigate through options with simple key presses instead of memorizing complex command structures. If you've used Emacs and Magit (or any other Transient) before, the interface will feel familiar. Features: - Transform CLIs into guided menus - Create custom menus for any CLI - Support for flags, named parameters,…
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Yakari is a tool that transforms command-line interfaces into interactive text-based menus, making CLI tools more accessible to users who struggle with complex syntax and flags. Instead of memorizing commands, users navigate options using simple keyboard controls in a Magit-like interface. It supports custom menu creation for any CLI tool, handles flags and parameters, and includes command history and contextual help. Designed for developers and command-line users seeking a more approachable alternative to traditional CLI workflows.
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Hi HN! I wanted to share Yakari, a tool I built to make command-line interfaces more approachable through interactive TUIs. If you've ever forgotten CLI flags or needed to look up command syntax, this might help. Yakari turns complex commands into interactive menus. Users can navigate through options with simple key presses instead of memorizing complex command structures. If you've used Emacs and Magit (or any other Transient) before, the interface will feel familiar. Features: - Transform CLIs into guided menus - Create custom menus for any CLI - Support for flags, named parameters, choices, and interactive inputs - Command history and contextual help You can try it out without installing thanks to uv [1]: uvx --from yakari ykr demo # Play with a demo showcasing different argument types uvx --from yakari ykr git # Try the git menu in any git repo The project is built with Python using Textual and is heavily inspired by Emacs' Transient. I'd love feedback from both CLI users and developers. What tools would you find most useful to have menus for? How could this make your terminal workflows easier? [1] https://docs.astral.sh/uv/
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