[nip]

The reason is simple: the TUI is the fastest way to provide any form of UI over the file system.

Want to do that with web technologies? You’ll need a browser AND a server or build an app using electron or tauri.

[bob1029]

I don't disagree. However, the TUI seems to have become the final destination for some major AI vendors. This doesn't look like a stepping stone to me.

[r0b05]

I have been wondering where this trend started as well. It's geared towards vibe coders who don't need to see a lot of info.

[esafak]

How fast does it need to be? We're talking about LLMs that run in the cloud here.

[ahzhou]

Fast as in time-to-market