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mtm

Ch 146.3of 28 Terminal Multiplexers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Access platformsUnix-like command-line environments; macOS build configuration
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

mtm is ranked #14 of 28 in terminal multiplexers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS.

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Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Access platforms
Unix-like command-line environments; macOS build configurationgithub.com

Facts

Product
mtm is the Micro Terminal Multiplexer, a terminal multiplexer.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Function
It lets users split a terminal into multiple virtual terminals, with one focused at a time.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Navigation
Arrow keys move focus among virtual terminals, and `o` returns to the previously focused terminal.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Splitting
The `h` and `v` commands split the focused virtual terminal horizontally or vertically.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Scrolling
PgUp, PgDown, and End scroll the screen or recenter it on the actual terminal.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Design
The project describes mtm as simple, compatible, small, and stable, with around 1000 lines of code.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Terminal compatibility
mtm emulates a classic ANSI text terminal and is designed to work with terminfo/termcap-based systems without requiring a new termcap entry.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Build requirement
Building mtm requires ncursesw; other curses implementations might work but have not been tested.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration
Users can change default keybindings and other compile-time flags by copying and editing `config.def.h`.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Terminal types
The project includes optional terminfo entries named `mtm`, `mtm-256color`, and `mtm-noutf`.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
mtm is free software under the GNU General Public License version 3 or, at the user's option, any later version.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support and updates
The README says the only anticipated changes are bug fixes, translation improvements, accessibility improvements, and fixes for modern OS compatibility.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Limit
The `mtm-256color` terminal type cannot display more colors than the host terminal supports.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Maintainer
The README credits copyright to Rob King for 2016–2019.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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