tuir
Browse and use Reddit from the terminal
TLDR
Launch tuir
Open a subreddit
Open a link
Open a specific subreddit on launch
Open external links using programs defined in the mailcap config
SYNOPSIS
tuir [options]
PARAMETERS
-c, --config
Specify a custom configuration file path.
-h, --help
Show help message and exit.
-v, --version
Show program's version number and exit.
-l, --log-level
Set the logging level (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR, CRITICAL).
-s, --clear-cache
Clear the application cache.
-u, --update-cache
Update the application cache.
DESCRIPTION
tuir is a terminal-based Reddit client written in Python.
It provides a curses-based interface for browsing and interacting with Reddit, allowing users to view posts, read comments, vote, and submit new content directly from their terminal.
tuir aims to offer a lightweight and efficient alternative to the official Reddit website and other graphical Reddit clients, particularly for users who prefer using the command line or have limited system resources.
It emphasizes keyboard navigation and customizable settings to cater to individual user preferences.
While not as feature-rich as some GUI clients, tuir provides a solid core experience for browsing and engaging with Reddit communities.
CAVEATS
tuir depends on external libraries like praw (Python Reddit API Wrapper). API changes on the Reddit side might break functionality.
Features may be limited compared to the official Reddit website or other GUI clients.
NAVIGATION
tuir uses keys j and k for moving down and up posts list. h and l for comments.
Pressing o to open the selected post link in web browser.
HISTORY
tuir was developed as an alternative interface to interact with Reddit using terminal.
The goal was to give lightweight, keyboard driven interface to browse Reddit subreddits.