Tmux, short for terminal multiplexer, is a powerful tool used primarily in Unix-like operating systems. It allows users to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window, enhancing productivity and multitasking capabilities.
Main Commands
# start new session
tmux
tmux new -s <session_name>
# list active sessions
tmux ls
# attach to existing session
tmux attach
tmux attach -t <session_name>
# kill session
tmux kill-session -t <session_name>
tmux rename-session -t 0 <session_name>
# command mode
# rename-window <window_name>
# rename-session <session_name>Main Shortcuts
The shortcuts described here are slight different from the default ones. They are based on my personal Tmux configuration file.
| Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
CTRL + A D | Detach session |
CTRL + A S | List active sessions and windows |
CTRL + A C | Create new window |
CTRL + A N | Move to next window |
CTRL + A <1> | Move to specific window |
CTRL + A | | Split pane vertical |
CTRL + A - | Split pane horizontal |
CTRL + A H | Move around panes (Left) |
CTRL + A J | Move around panes (Down) |
CTRL + A K | Move around panes (Up) |
CTRL + A L | Move around panes (Right) |
CTRL + A , | Command mode |