kui
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Description:
CLI graphics framework
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 13.1.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: kubernetes cli developer-tools visualization cloud-native terminal
Install: brew install --cask kui
About:
Kui is a cloud-native development platform that combines the power of command-line interfaces with rich graphical visualizations. It provides a framework for building interactive CLIs that can render complex data structures, charts, and diagrams directly in the terminal. This tool enhances productivity by making Kubernetes and other CLI operations more intuitive and visually comprehensible.
Key Features:
  • Graphical visualizations in terminal
  • Kubernetes-native integration
  • Custom UI component framework
  • Multi-platform support
  • Plugin extensibility
Use Cases:
  • Kubernetes cluster management and debugging
  • Building custom interactive CLI tools
  • Data visualization in terminal applications
  • Cloud-native development workflows
Alternatives:
  • k9s – Terminal UI specifically for Kubernetes, less extensible than Kui's framework
  • Lens – GUI-based Kubernetes IDE, heavier resource usage than Kui's terminal approach
  • Terminal-based dashboards – Generic monitoring tools without Kui's framework capabilities
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:33pm 13.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 9752a253
Aug 30, 2025 12:06pm 13.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 077951bc
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 13.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 40439412