# Welcome

Welcome to the [Textual](https://github.com/Textualize/textual) framework documentation. Built with ❤️ by [Textualize.io](https://www.textualize.io)

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Textual is a framework for building applications that run within your terminal. Text User Interfaces (TUIs) have a number of advantages over web and desktop apps.

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-   :material-clock-fast:{ .lg .middle } :material-language-python:{. lg .middle } __Rapid development__

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    Uses your existing Python skills to build beautiful user interfaces.


-   :material-raspberry-pi:{ .lg .middle } __Low requirements__

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    Low system requirements. Run Textual on a single board computer if you want to.

  

-   :material-microsoft-windows:{ .lg .middle } :material-apple:{ .lg .middle } :fontawesome-brands-linux:{ .lg .middle } __Cross platform__

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    Textual runs just about everywhere.

    

-   :material-network:{ .lg .middle } __Remote__

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    Textual apps can run over SSH.


-   :fontawesome-solid-terminal:{ .lg .middle } __CLI Integration__

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    Textual apps can be launched and run from the command prompt.



-   :material-scale-balance:{ .lg .middle } __Open Source, MIT__

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    Textual is licensed under MIT.
    

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```{.textual path="docs/examples/demo.py" columns=100 lines=48}

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TODO: Add more example screenshots