tmux

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tmux is a terminal multiplexer designed for users who need to manage several terminal sessions from one screen. It allows terminals to be split, detached, kept running in the background, and later...

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Features

terminal multiplexing
detach and reattach sessions
background session persistence
logging with -v/-vv
example configuration
shell completion

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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2026
Created: Jun 3, 2015
Install Methods: binarysource
Requirements: libevent 2.xncursesC compiler (gcc or clang)makepkg-configyacc (yacc or bison)autoconfautomake
Privacy & Independence: No Cloud RequiredOffline Capable
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