Description:
Tool for glamorous shell scripts
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@charmcli |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
cli
shell
productivity
tui
devtools
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Install:
brew install gum
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About:
Gum is a Go-based utility that enables developers to compose beautiful and interactive shell scripts. It provides a collection of stylish UI components like spinners, text inputs, and confirmation prompts to enhance command-line user experiences. The tool helps bridge the gap between functional scripts and polished, user-friendly interfaces.
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Key Features:
- Pre-built interactive UI components (spinners, pickers, text inputs)
- Stylish theming with customizable colors and borders
- Composable commands for easy integration into shell scripts
- Zero-dependency binaries for simple installation
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Use Cases:
- Creating interactive installation or setup scripts
- Building guided command-line workflows for DevOps automation
- Enhancing internal tooling with user-friendly prompts
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Alternatives:
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whiptail
– Whiptail uses dialog-based TUI, while Gum offers more modern, aesthetic styling and easier composability.
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inquirer.js
– Inquirer.js is Node.js-based for JS scripts, whereas Gum is a standalone binary ideal for Bash/Shell environments.
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