Introduction

Welcome to the Textual framework documentation.

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What is Textual?

Textual is a Rapid Application Development framework for Python, built by Textualize.io.

Build sophisticated user interfaces with a simple Python API. Run your apps in the terminal and (coming soon) a web browser.

:material-clock-fast:{ .lg .middle } :material-language-python:{. lg .middle } Rapid development

Uses your existing Python skills to build beautiful user interfaces.
:material-raspberry-pi:{ .lg .middle } Low requirements

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

Textual runs just about everywhere.
:material-network:{ .lg .middle } Remote

Textual apps can run over SSH.
:fontawesome-solid-terminal:{ .lg .middle } CLI Integration

Textual apps can be launched and run from the command prompt.
:material-scale-balance:{ .lg .middle } Open Source, MIT

Textual is licensed under MIT.