curs_terminfo - Linux

Overview

curs_terminfo reads the terminfo database and produces initialization strings for curses, suitable for compiling into a program.

Syntax

curs_terminfo [-a] [-e path] [-k name=value] [-x name] [-l]

Options/Flags

• -a: Produces strings suitable for compiling into a program.
• -e path: Specifies the path to the terminfo database (default: /usr/share/terminfo).
• -k name=value: Appends the key-value pair to the initialization string.
• -x name: Deletes the key from the initialization string.
• -l: Lists all available terminals.

Examples

Simple Initialization

curs_terminfo home_linux

Adding a Key-Value Pair

curs_terminfo -k cursor_left=\x1B[D home_linux

Deleting a Key

curs_terminfo -x cursor_left home_linux

Common Issues

• Incorrect terminal name: Ensure the terminal name is correct, as specified in the terminfo database.
• Missing or corrupted terminfo database: Verify that the database exists at the specified path and is not corrupted.

Integration

curs_terminfo can be used with the following commands:

• terminfo: Provides information about terminal capabilities.
• tput: Sets terminal capabilities.

Related Commands

• tic: Compiles terminfo files into binary format.
• infocmp: Compares terminfo files.