What is Storm terminal UI framework?

Storm is a React-based TUI library that diffs cells to skip repaints, using typed arrays and optional WASM for speed. Install via npm, MIT licensed.

How to install and use Storm framework?

npm install @orchetron/storm react. Then import render, Box, etc., and call render( ).waitUntilExit(). Ten lines for a basic app.

Is Storm faster than other TUI frameworks?

Yes, 97% cell skip rate, 2.3ms frames, 3.4x WASM boost. Beats Ink/Blessed on scrolls and large outputs — check benchmarks.

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Storm: The Terminal UI Framework That Actually Skips the Boring Bits

Scrolling in most terminal UIs feels like dragging a chalkboard. Storm changes that by diffing cells like a pro — real people building CLI tools might finally get smooth apps.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 10 views

Storm terminal demo showing efficient spinner and scrolling text in a smooth UI

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Storm diffs terminal cells to skip 97% repaints, slashing lag on scrolls. 𝕏
Typed arrays and WASM deliver real perf: 2.3ms frames, 90% less GC. 𝕏
98 components + AI widgets make it a full TUI kit — overkill? Maybe, but powerful. 𝕏

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