abduco

Create a new session with a command

$ abduco -c [session_name] [command]

$ abduco -a [session_name]

$ abduco

$ abduco -n [session_name] [command]

abduco [-e detach-key] [-r] [-f] [-l] -c|-A|-a session [command [args]]

abduco (a]fter [b]asically [d]oing [u]seless [c]ompstrstrstr[o]perations) is a lightweight session management tool that provides terminal session detachment and reattachment. It allows processes to continue running when you disconnect from a terminal and reattach later.
Unlike screen or tmux, abduco focuses solely on session management without window multiplexing or split panes. This minimalist approach results in a small, fast, and reliable tool. For multiplexing features, it pairs well with dvtm.

-c session

Create a new session with the given name

Attach to an existing session (read-only if already attached)

Attach to existing session or create if it doesn't exist

Create a new detached session

Set the detach key (default: Ctrl+\\)

Enable read-only mode when attaching

Force creation even if session exists

Low bandwidth mode (reduced screen updates)

abduco only handles session management; it does not provide window splitting or multiplexing. For those features, combine it with dvtm. Sessions are stored in /tmp or $ABDUCOSOCKETDIR and may be lost on system reboot unless configured otherwise.

abduco was written by Marc Andre Tanner and first released in 2014. It was designed as a minimal alternative to GNU Screen and tmux, following the Unix philosophy of doing one thing well. The tool is often paired with dvtm (dynamic virtual terminal manager) by the same author.

tmux(1), screen(1), dvtm(1), dtach(1)