tmux
tmux is a terminal multiplexer.
Introduction
tmux is an open-source terminal multiplexer for Unix operating systems. It allows users to create multiple virtual terminal sessions in a single terminal window and switch between these sessions, enabling the simultaneous execution of multiple commands and applications in one terminal window. For those who frequently work on Linux systems, it is an indispensable tool that greatly enhances productivity.
Basic Concepts
Session: A session is the highest-level concept in tmux. It can be understood as a virtual terminal running in the background. You can create multiple sessions, each with a unique identifier, and switch between them using this identifier. Each session can contain multiple windows.
Window: A window is an independent workspace within a session, by default occupying the entire session interface. You can run different programs or commands in a window, similar to opening multiple tabs in a terminal. You can create multiple windows in a session and switch between them.
Pane: A pane is the smallest entity in tmux and represents a division within a window, allowing multiple terminals to be displayed simultaneously in the same window. You can create horizontal or vertical panes within a window, making it convenient to view or operate on different terminals simultaneously.
In short, a session is the highest-level container, a window is a workspace within a session, and a pane is a division within a window, allowing for the simultaneous display of multiple terminals.
Features
- A virtual terminal can manage multiple sessions, windows, and panes.
- Support for splitting screens and handling multiple operations simultaneously.
- Windows and panes can be freely moved and switched between sessions.
- Rich and flexible status line display.
- Support for custom keybindings, allowing for more efficient operations based on personal preferences.
- Unaffected by network interruptions, avoiding the loss of important work progress.
- Pair programming, facilitating demonstrations and collaborations.
- Built-in copy-paste buffer management.
- Scriptable configuration, allowing for the configuration of various operating environments.
First-time Users
- This article demonstrates how to quickly use tmux through x-cmd.
- x-cmd also provides a 1-minute tutorial to help you get started quickly.
Competing Products and Related Projects
zellij and tmux are similar terminal multiplexers that target developers, operators, and any terminal enthusiasts.
Further Reading
Global Installation：
- Automatically download the installation package and expand it locally.
- Automatically create symbolic links for executable files in x-cmd's bin directory.
- All currently open shells can directly use the command name.
x pkg use tmuxTemporary Installation：
- Automatically download the installation package and expand it locally.
- Temporarily add the bin directory of the package's installation location to the
$PATHvariable of the current shell. - Now the current shell can directly use the command name. Can be used for temporary use or to try the package before deciding whether to install it globally.
x pkg try tmuxDirect Usage：
- Automatically download the installation package and expand it locally.
- Run the software package directly.
x tmux| https://github.com/tmux/tmux | |
| License | MIT |
| Language | "C" |
| Version | v0.0.1 stable |
| Package Installation Support Provided for | ||
|---|---|---|
| x64 | ||
| Linux | ||
| Darwin | ||
| Windows | ||
| ARM64 | ||
| Linux | ||
| Darwin | ||
Package Binary Source from
- https://github.com/x-cmd-build/tmux/releases
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