zellij

zellij [options] [command]

zellij is a terminal workspace manager (multiplexer) similar to tmux and screen, but with a modern approach. It provides panes, tabs, and sessions with a discoverable keyboard-driven interface.
Key features include floating panes, a plugin system (WebAssembly-based), built-in layouts for common workflows, and a status bar showing available keybindings.
Default keybindings use modes accessed via Ctrl+key: Ctrl+p for pane mode, Ctrl+t for tab mode, Ctrl+n for resize mode, Ctrl+h for move mode, Ctrl+s for scroll mode, Ctrl+o for session mode.
Configuration is in ~/.config/zellij/config.kdl using KDL format. Layouts define pane arrangements for reusable workspace setups.

-s, --session name

Name for the new session

Use specified layout file

Path to layout file

Path to config file

Path to config directory

Create new session with layout

attach name

Attach to an existing session

List active sessions

Kill specified session

Kill all sessions

Setup wizard and shell integration

Change session options

Some key combinations may conflict with shell or application bindings. Zellij's mode system helps avoid conflicts.
Plugin development requires Rust and WebAssembly knowledge.
Sessions persist until explicitly killed, potentially consuming resources if forgotten.

tmux(1), screen(1), byobu(1)