termbox
A minimal C library for creating text-based user interfaces with a simple cell-based terminal abstraction.
What is termbox?
Termbox is a minimal C library for creating text-based user interfaces in terminal environments. It provides a simple cell-based abstraction of the terminal screen, allowing developers to build pseudo-graphical interfaces rather than traditional command-line tools. The library handles low-level terminal interactions while exposing only 12 core functions for drawing and input management.
Developers building terminal-based applications who want a lightweight alternative to ncurses, especially those creating interactive tools, text editors, or file managers with custom UI elements.
Termbox offers extreme simplicity with a tiny API surface, making it easier to learn and use than more complex alternatives. Its minimal design and cross-language bindings make it ideal for small to medium terminal applications where ncurses would be overkill.
Overview
Library for writing text-based user interfaces
Use Cases
Best For
- Building lightweight terminal text editors
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