tmux

Maintain terminal sessions persistently

TLDR

Start a new session

$ tmux

Start a new named [s]ession

$ tmux [[new|new-session]] -s [name]

List existing sessions

$ tmux [[ls|list-sessions]]

Attach to the most recently used session

$ tmux [[a|attach]]

Detach from the current session (inside a tmux session)

$ <Ctrl b><d>

Create a new window (inside a tmux session)

$ <Ctrl b><c>

Switch between sessions and windows (inside a tmux session)

$ <Ctrl b><w>

Kill a session by [t]arget name

$ tmux kill-session -t [name]

new-session
    Create new session

attach-session
    Attach to existing session

list-sessions
    List all sessions

kill-session
    Destroy a session

-t TARGET
    Specify target session/window/pane

-d
    Detach other clients

-s NAME
    Session name

DESCRIPTION

tmux is a terminal multiplexer that allows multiple terminal sessions within a single window. It enables detaching and reattaching sessions, splitting windows into panes, and maintaining persistent sessions across disconnections. tmux is essential for remote work and managing multiple terminal workflows.

CAVEATS

Default prefix key is Ctrl+b. Requires terminal with proper support. Configuration in ~/.tmux.conf.

KEY BINDINGS (AFTER CTRL+B)

c - New window
n/p - Next/previous window
% - Split vertically
" - Split horizontally
d - Detach
x - Kill pane
z - Toggle zoom

tmux

Maintain terminal sessions persistently

TLDR

SYNOPSIS

PARAMETERS

DESCRIPTION

CAVEATS

KEY BINDINGS (AFTER CTRL+B)

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