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Okena

Ch 017.7of 28 Terminal Multiplexers
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Persistence scopelocal
  4. 4Custom pane layoutsYes
  5. 5Access platformsmacOS, Linux, Windows; web, Android, and iOS companion access
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Overview

Okena is ranked #1 of 28 in terminal multiplexers on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Okena plans and pricing

All plans
Free and open source Free MIT License · macOS, Linux, Windows okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026

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Custom pane layouts
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Access platforms
macOS, Linux, Windows; web, Android, and iOS companion accessokena.dev

Facts

What it does
Okena is a native terminal multiplexer for running multiple CLI agents and projects in one window.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026
Layouts
It supports side-by-side project columns, tabs, split panes, detachable terminal windows, and fullscreen mode.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026
Terminal history
The terminal supports GPU-accelerated rendering and scrollback of up to 100,000 lines.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026
Session persistence
Okena can save and restore workspace layouts and terminal sessions across app restarts.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Git integration
Users can manage Git worktrees as projects and view project branches and change statistics.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Integrations
The repository documents Claude Code and OpenAI Codex status or usage integrations, Docker Compose project services, and editor file opening.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Remote access
The repository documents a local HTTP and WebSocket remote control API, a browser client, and iOS and Android companion apps.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Security
The repository says remote pairing uses HMAC-SHA256 token authentication and rate-limited pairing codes, and downloaded updates are SHA256 verified.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
Customization
Users can customize shortcuts, themes, shell settings, per-project preferences, and lifecycle hooks.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms
The maker lists macOS, Linux, and Windows support, including PowerShell and WSL on Windows.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026
Installation
The maker provides shell installation commands for macOS and Linux and a PowerShell command for Windows, and also documents building from source.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026
License
The maker describes Okena as free and open source under the MIT License.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026
Maker
The maker site says Okena was made by the creators of Contember; it does not state headquarters or founding year on the page.okena.dev · 3 Oct 2026

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