charmbracelet/huh v0.8.0 - Terminal Forms Library

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📦 Module Review: charmbracelet/huh

Version: v0.8.0
Last Updated: 2025-12-21 (6 days ago)
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

🎯 Executive Summary

Reviewed our usage of github.com/charmbracelet/huh - the terminal forms library powering our interactive workflow builder. The integration is excellent and the library is extremely well-maintained with recent extensibility improvements.

✨ What We're Using It For

The interactive workflow builder in pkg/cli/interactive.go uses huh to create a sophisticated multi-step form:

1. Workflow Name - Text input with validation
2. Trigger Selection - Choose from 8 GitHub event triggers
3. AI Engine - Select processing engine (Copilot, Claude, Codex, Custom)
4. Tools Selection - Multi-select from 7 tool categories
5. Safe Outputs - Multi-select from 11 output types
6. Network Access - Security level configuration
7. Workflow Instructions - Multi-line text for intent

🆕 Recent Updates (Worth Knowing)

v0.8.0 (Oct 2025) - Latest version we're on:

• 🎯 Made Field.RunAccessible public - enables custom field types
• 🐛 Fixed select rendering, viewport updates, Terminal.app issues

v0.7.0 (Apr 2025):

• ♿ Major accessibility improvements for screen readers
• 🎯 Added GetFocusedField() and Hovered() for field tracking
• 🔄 Enhanced spinner with better context cancellation

v0.6.0 (Sep 2024):

• 👁️ Focus/blur event support for Input and Text fields

💡 Recommended Improvements

High Priority

1. Add Accessible Mode Support - Enable screen reader compatibility:

   form.WithAccessible(os.Getenv("ACCESSIBLE") != "")

Medium Priority

2. Add Field Descriptions - Improve user guidance with .Description() method
3. Implement Dynamic Forms - Use OptionsFunc to show/hide options based on previous selections
4. Add More Validation - Validate workflow intent has minimum content

Low Priority

5. Theme Selection - Let users choose from 5 built-in themes
6. Custom Field Types - Leverage v0.8.0 extensibility for specialized inputs

📊 Library Health

• Stars: 6,360 ⭐ (Very popular)
• Activity: Pushed 6 days ago (Extremely active)
• Maintenance: Part of Charmbracelet organization
• License: MIT (Permissive)
• Issues: 59 open (well-managed)
• Ecosystem: Integrates with Bubble Tea, Bubbles, Lipgloss

🎉 Strengths of Our Implementation

✅ Latest version (v0.8.0)
✅ Well-structured 4-group form
✅ Uses all major field types effectively
✅ Clear option labeling
✅ Proper error handling
✅ Height configuration for scrollable lists
✅ Confirmation pattern for file overwrites

📝 Key Takeaway

No critical improvements needed. The current implementation is production-ready and follows best practices. The library is actively developed with exciting extensibility features in v0.8.0.

🔗 Resources

• Repository: https://github.com/charmbracelet/huh
• Documentation: https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/charmbracelet/huh
• Full Review: See specs/mods/huh.md for detailed analysis

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Next Review: 2026-01-27 (or when v0.9.0 releases)

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✅ Plan Created

Thank you for the comprehensive module review of charmbracelet/huh v0.8.0!

I've created a structured implementation plan to address the recommended improvements:

📋 Tracking Issue

Parent Issue: Enhance interactive workflow builder with huh v0.8.0 features

This tracks all planned enhancements based on your review.

🎯 Sub-Issues Created (5 tasks)

1. Add accessible mode support for screen readers (High Priority)

   • Enable screen reader compatibility using ACCESSIBLE environment variable

2. Add field descriptions to interactive form fields (Medium Priority)

   • Improve user guidance with helpful descriptions on all form fields

3. Implement dynamic form fields based on user selections (Medium Priority)

   • Use OptionsFunc to show/hide options based on previous selections

4. Add validation for workflow intent minimum content (Medium Priority)

   • Ensure quality inputs with minimum character validation

5. Add theme selection support to interactive builder (Low Priority)

   • Allow users to customize appearance with 5 built-in themes

🚀 Next Steps

These issues are now ready for GitHub Copilot agents to implement. The work is broken down into focused, independent tasks that can be completed in parallel.

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Module Status: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) - Excellent integration, actively maintained
Next Review: 2026-01-27 (or when v0.9.0 releases)

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