Lanterna
A pure Java library for creating text-based GUIs and terminal applications with curses-like functionality.
What is Lanterna?
Lanterna is a Java library for creating text-based graphical user interfaces in terminal environments, similar to the C curses library. It provides tools to build semi-graphical applications that run in xterm-compatible terminals or a bundled Swing emulator, solving the problem of developing terminal UIs without native dependencies. The library supports seamless transition from IDE development to headless server deployment.
Java developers building terminal-based applications, such as system tools, server management interfaces, or console games, who need a portable, dependency-free solution.
Developers choose Lanterna for its pure Java implementation, eliminating native library issues, and its layered architecture that offers flexibility from low-level terminal control to a full GUI toolkit. Its built-in Swing emulator simplifies development in environments lacking ANSI support.
Overview
Java library for creating text-based GUIs
Use Cases
Best For
- Building terminal-based administrative tools for servers
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