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muxterm

Ch 047.3of 28 Terminal Multiplexers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Persistence scopelocal
  4. 4Custom pane layoutsYes
  5. 5Access platformsmacOS, Linux, browser/PWA; Windows support is coming soon
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

muxterm is ranked #4 of 28 in terminal multiplexers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

muxterm plans and pricing

All plans
muxterm Free MIT-licensed · self-hosted · single binary github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on terminal multiplexers

Persistence scope
localgithub.com
Custom pane layouts
Yesgithub.com
Access platforms
macOS, Linux, browser/PWA; Windows support is coming soongithub.com

Facts

Product
Muxterm is a web-first terminal multiplexer with persistent sessions, split panes, and a browser interface backed by a Go session daemon.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Workspaces
Users can organize panes into named workspaces and switch between them from a bar.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Reconnects
Server-side VT emulation replays a live screen snapshot so full-screen apps can restore after reconnecting.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Persistence
The session daemon runs separately from the HTTP server, allowing shells to survive server restarts, deploys, and reboots.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Mobile and offline
The PWA can be installed as a desktop or mobile app and includes service-worker offline support.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
AI integration
Its MCP server exposes 25 tools across seven categories for MCP-compatible agents to manage workspaces, panes, terminals, and other functions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported agent tools
Muxterm documents integrations with Claude Code, OpenCode, and Amplifier, and native lifecycle reporting for Claude, Codex, and Amplifier wrappers.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Authentication
The feature list describes HMAC token-based authentication with localhost bypass for local use.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Public file sharing
The MCP publish_file tool serves one local file at an unguessable public URL, with a 24-hour default expiry, a seven-day maximum, and revocation for future reads.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platforms
The README provides macOS Homebrew and Linux installation instructions, says Windows Scoop support is coming soon, and says binaries are attached to GitHub releases.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security policy
GitHub reports that the project has no SECURITY.md policy and no published security advisories.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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