Terminal.Gui/docfx/apispec/namespace-drivers.md

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Terminal.Gui.Drivers	The `Drivers` namespace provides cross-platform terminal abstraction and console driver implementations.

@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.

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.

Key Components

• ConsoleDriver: Base class for platform-specific terminal implementations
• WindowsDriver: Windows Console API implementation
• CursesDriver: Unix/Linux ncurses-based implementation
• NetDriver: Cross-platform .NET Console implementation

Example Usage

// Driver selection is typically automatic
Application.Init();

// Access current driver capabilities
var driver = Application.Driver;
bool supportsColors = driver.SupportsTrueColor;

Deep Dive

See the Cross-Platform Driver Model for comprehensive details.