Agentic coding TUIs like Claude Code, Aider, and Goose each implement idiosyncratic design patterns—slash commands, keybindings, and layouts—creating cognitive overload for users. The terminal lacks inherent design idioms unlike native GUI platforms, forcing each tool to invent its own conventions, which also serves as lock-in. Adopting shared TUI standards for common interactions could reduce user friction without constraining natural-language agent capabilities.