TUIStudio launches as a Figma-like visual editor for building terminal applications. The alpha tool lets users drag-and-drop components like buttons, tables, and modals onto a live canvas with real-time ANSI preview. Six frameworks (Ink, BubbleTea, Blessed, Textual, OpenTUI, Tview) are supported for export, though code generation is currently non-functional. Alpha notice: The macOS version faces Gatekeeper blocks requiring manual overrides. The free editor is available for Apple Silicon, Windows, and Linux.

Context: TUIStudio targets developers creating text-based UIs (like htop or lazygit) without hand-coding layouts. Its visual approach simplifies designing complex terminal interfaces. The tool's core editor is free, with plans for a pro tier offering team features and cloud sync. Projects save as portable JSON files.

Practical impact: While exports aren't ready, the visual canvas and component library offer immediate value. Developers can prototype layouts and manage themes (20+ options) before generating code. The alpha status and macOS installation quirks are key considerations for early adopters.