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uid: Terminal.Gui.Drivers
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summary: The `Drivers` namespace provides cross-platform terminal abstraction and console driver implementations.
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@Terminal.Gui.Drivers contains the platform abstraction layer that enables Terminal.Gui to run consistently across Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix systems. This namespace includes console drivers, terminal capability detection, and platform-specific optimizations.
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The driver system handles low-level terminal operations including cursor management, color support detection, input processing, and screen buffer management. It provides a unified API while accommodating the unique characteristics of different terminal environments.
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## Key Components
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- **ConsoleDriver**: Base class for platform-specific terminal implementations
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- **WindowsDriver**: Windows Console API implementation
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- **CursesDriver**: Unix/Linux ncurses-based implementation
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- **NetDriver**: Cross-platform .NET Console implementation
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## Example Usage
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```csharp
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// Driver selection is typically automatic
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Application.Init();
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// Access current driver capabilities
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var driver = Application.Driver;
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bool supportsColors = driver.SupportsTrueColor;
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```
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## Deep Dive
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See the [Cross-Platform Driver Model](~/docs/drivers.md) for comprehensive details. |