Introduction
archwiki-tui is a keyboard-driven terminal browser specifically designed for the Arch Wiki. It provides a minimalist interface for searching and reading documentation directly from the terminal emulator or a raw TTY.
The application follows the KISS principle, stripping away all visual branding to prioritize search efficiency and technical readability.
Installation
Install the archwiki-tui-gitAUR package.
Usage
The application can be launched without arguments to reach the home screen:
$ archwiki
Alternatively, a search query can be passed directly:
$ archwiki <query>
Keybindings
The application utilizes a keyboard-centric interface with the following defaults:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
/ |
Initialize search mode |
j / k |
Vertical navigation (Vim-style) |
Enter |
Resolve selection / Follow hyperlink |
c |
Yank code block under cursor to clipboard |
b |
Return to previous article in history |
q / Esc |
Terminate process |
Features
Local indexing
On the first run, the application downloads a title index to enable instant fuzzy searching without network overhead.
Technical rendering
The rendering engine is specifically tuned for MediaWiki syntax, providing structured views of tables and callouts (Warnings, Notes, and Tips).
Persistence
Articles are automatically cached in ~/.cache/archwiki-tui/ for offline access.