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* Initial plan * Refactor tests to use modern ApplicationImpl.Coordinator architecture instead of legacy Application.RunIteration Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Changes before error encountered Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Replace Application.RunIteration implementation to use modern ApplicationImpl.Coordinator architecture Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Simplify Application.RunIteration to directly delegate to ApplicationImpl.Coordinator without legacy infrastructure Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Update multitasking.md documentation to use Application.AddTimeout/RemoveTimeout instead of deprecated Application.MainLoop methods Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Refactor contribution guidelines and documentation - Consolidated all contribution-related instructions into `CONTRIBUTING.md` as the single source of truth. - Updated `copilot-instructions.md` and `AGENTS.md` to reference `CONTRIBUTING.md`. - Enhanced build, test, and CI/CD workflow documentation. - Updated repository structure documentation in `README.md` and `CONTRIBUTING.md`. - Reinforced coding conventions and streamlined testing requirements. - Documented GitHub Actions workflows and provided local CI replication steps. - Refined API documentation requirements and PR guidelines. - Simplified `.sln` file and removed redundant content. - Updated links to point to the latest documentation resources. * Revamp bug report template for clarity and detail Updated the bug report template to improve structure, readability, and comprehensiveness: - Specified "Terminal.Gui" in the `about` section. - Replaced bold headings with Markdown heading syntax. - Enhanced "To Reproduce" with placeholders for code and behavior details. - Added an "Environment" section to collect OS, terminal, PowerShell, .NET, and `Terminal.Gui` version details. - Expanded "Screenshots" to include GIFs and terminal output instructions. - Removed outdated "Desktop" and "Smartphone" sections, consolidating relevant details. - Improved "Additional Context" with prompts for consistency, prior behavior, and error messages. - Streamlined "For Maintainers" instructions for setting project and milestone. These changes aim to make bug reports more actionable and easier to reproduce. * Remove [Obsolete] attribute and pragma warnings from Application.RunIteration - method now uses modern architecture internally Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com> * Refactor Application.Run.cs for clarity and cleanup Removed debug assertions and unused/commented-out code to simplify logic and improve maintainability. Renamed `forceDraw` to `forceRedraw` in `LayoutAndDraw` for better clarity. Removed the internal `OnNotifyStopRunState` method and its associated logic, indicating a refactor of the stop notification mechanism. --------- Co-authored-by: copilot-swe-agent[bot] <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Tig <tig@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: tig <585482+tig@users.noreply.github.com>
Terminal.Gui v2
The premier toolkit for building rich console apps for Windows, the Mac, and Linux/Unix.
- The current, stable, release of Terminal.Gui v1 is .
⚠️ Note:
v1is in maintenance mode and we will only accept PRs for issues impacting existing functionality.
- The current
Alpharelease of Terminal.Gui v2 is
⚠️ Note:
Developers starting new TUI projects are encouraged to targetv2 Alpha. The API is significantly changed, and significantly improved. There will be breaking changes in the API before Beta, but the core API is stable.
Quick Start
Paste these commands into your favorite terminal on Windows, Mac, or Linux. This will install the Terminal.Gui.Templates, create a new "Hello World" TUI app, and run it.
(Press CTRL-Q to exit the app)
dotnet new --install Terminal.Gui.templates
dotnet new tui -n myproj
cd myproj
dotnet run
To run the UICatalog demo app that shows all the controls and features of the toolkit, use the following command:
dotnet run --project Examples/UICatalog/UICatalog.csproj
There is also a visual designer (uses Terminal.Gui itself).
Documentation
The full developer documentation for Terminal.Gui is available at gui-cs.github.io/Terminal.Gui.
Getting Started
- Getting Started - Quick start guide to create your first Terminal.Gui application
- Migrating from v1 to v2 - Complete guide for upgrading existing applications
- What's New in v2 - Overview of new features and improvements
API Reference
For detailed API documentation, see the API Reference.
Installing
Use NuGet to install the Terminal.Gui NuGet package:
v2 Alpha
(Infrequently updated, but stable enough for production use)
dotnet add package Terminal.Gui --version "2.0.0-alpha.*"
v2 Develop
(Frequently updated, but may have breaking changes)
dotnet add package Terminal.Gui --version "2.0.0-develop.*"
Legacy v1
dotnet add package Terminal.Gui --version "1.*
Or, you can use the Terminal.Gui.Templates.
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md for complete contribution guidelines.
Debates on architecture and design can be found in Issues tagged with design.
History
See gui-cs for how this project came to be.