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# Textual
![Textual splash image](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Textualize/textual/main/imgs/textual.png)
Textual is a *Rapid Application Development* framework for Python.
Build sophisticated user interfaces with a simple Python API. Run your apps in the terminal and (coming soon) a web browser!
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<summary> 🎬 Demonstration </summary>
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A quick run through of some Textual features.
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/554369/197355913-65d3c125-493d-4c05-a590-5311f16c40ff.mov
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## About
Textual adds interactivity to [Rich](https://github.com/Textualize/rich) with an API inspired by modern web development.
On modern terminal software (installed by default on most systems), Textual apps can use **16.7 million** colors with mouse support and smooth flicker-free animation. A powerful layout engine and re-usable components makes it possible to build apps that rival the desktop and web experience.
## Compatibility
Textual runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Textual requires Python 3.7 or above.
## Installing
Install Textual via pip:
```
pip install "textual[dev]"
```
The addition of `[dev]` installs Textual development tools. See the [docs](https://textual.textualize.io/getting_started/) if you need help getting started.
## Demo
Run the following command to see a little of what Textual can do:
```
python -m textual
```
![Textual demo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Textualize/textual/main/imgs/demo.png)
## Documentation
Head over to the [Textual documentation](http://textual.textualize.io/) to start building!
## Examples
The Textual repository comes with a number of examples you can experiment with or use as a template for your own projects.
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<summary> 🎬 Code browser </summary>
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This is the [code_browser.py](https://github.com/Textualize/textual/blob/main/examples/code_browser.py) example which clocks in at 61 lines (*including* docstrings and blank lines).
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/554369/197188237-88d3f7e4-4e5f-40b5-b996-c47b19ee2f49.mov
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<summary> 📷 Calculator </summary>
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This is [calculator.py](https://github.com/Textualize/textual/blob/main/examples/calculator.py) which demonstrates Textual grid layouts.
![calculator screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Textualize/textual/main/imgs/calculator.png)
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<summary> 🎬 Stopwatch </summary>
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This is the Stopwatch example from the [tutorial](https://textual.textualize.io/tutorial/).
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/554369/197360718-0c834ef5-6285-4d37-85cf-23eed4aa56c5.mov
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## Reference commands
The `textual` command has a few sub-commands to preview Textual styles.
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<summary> 🎬 Easing reference </summary>
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This is the *easing* reference which demonstrates the easing parameter on animation, with both movement and opacity. You can run it with the following command:
```bash
textual easing
```
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/554369/196157100-352852a6-2b09-4dc8-a888-55b53570aff9.mov
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<summary> 🎬 Borders reference </summary>
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This is the borders reference which demonstrates some of the borders styles in Textual. You can run it with the following command:
```bash
textual borders
```
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/554369/196158235-4b45fb78-053d-4fd5-b285-e09b4f1c67a8.mov
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<summary> 🎬 Colors reference </summary>
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This is a reference for Textual's color design system.
```bash
textual colors
```
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/554369/197357417-2d407aac-8969-44d3-8250-eea45df79d57.mov
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