tmux¶
tmux is a terminal multiplexer. It lets you switch easily between several programs in one terminal, detach them (they keep running in the background) and reattach them to a different terminal.
- tmux/tmux Wiki (github.com)
- A Quick and Easy Guide to tmux - Ham Vocke (hamvocke.com)
- Tmux Cheat Sheet & Quick Reference (tmuxcheatsheet.com)
Usage¶
Copy text¶
Commands¶
| Name | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 🔗 attach-session | Connect to existing session | tmux attach -t mysession |
| 🆕 new-session | Create new session | tmux new -s mysession |
| 📋 list-sessions | Show all sessions | tmux ls |
| 🚪 detach-client | Leave session without ending it | Ctrl+b d |
| 📝 rename-session | Change session name | Ctrl+b $ newname |
| 🗑️ kill-session | End a session | tmux kill-session -t mysession |
| ⬜ split-window | Create new pane | Ctrl+b % (vertical), Ctrl+b " (horizontal) |
| 🪟 new-window | Create new window | Ctrl+b c |
| 📍 select-pane | Switch between panes | Ctrl+b arrow-key |
| 🔄 swap-pane | Rearrange panes | Ctrl+b { or Ctrl+b } |
| 📜 copy-mode | Enter scroll/copy mode | Ctrl+b [ |
| 🔎 find-window | Search for window | Ctrl+b f pattern |
Plugins¶
Install¶
sudo dnf install tmux