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tmux

Ch 087.0of 28 Terminal Multiplexers
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Persistence scopelocal
  4. 4Collaboration featuresYes
  5. 5Custom pane layoutsYes
  6. 6Access platformsOpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Linux, macOS, and Solaris
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

tmux is ranked #8 of 28 in terminal multiplexers on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

tmux plans and pricing

All plans
Open source Free No paid tiers or usage limits stated github.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on terminal multiplexers

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Persistence scope
localgithub.com
Collaboration features
Yesgithub.com
Custom pane layouts
Yesgithub.com
Access platforms
OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Linux, macOS, and Solarisgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
tmux is a terminal multiplexer that lets users create, access, and control multiple terminals from one screen.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Persistent sessions
Sessions continue running after accidental disconnection or intentional detachment and can later be reattached.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Windows and panes
A session can contain multiple windows, and a window can be split into rectangular panes, each with its own pseudo-terminal.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Shared sessions
Multiple tmux instances can connect to the same session.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Separate server processes
A single server manages sessions while clients display them, and the server and clients communicate through a socket.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Control mode
The command-line interface supports a control mode for controlling tmux.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Platforms
The project README lists OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Linux, macOS, and Solaris as supported platforms.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Installation
Users can build and install tmux from a release tarball or from version control, and some platforms provide binary packages.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Dependencies
Building tmux requires libevent 2.x, ncurses, a C compiler, make, pkg-config, and a suitable yacc implementation.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
The repository identifies tmux source code under the ISC license.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security reporting
The project asks users to report security issues to [email protected].github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The project directs users to its tmux-users mailing list for general discussion and bug reports.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
The project describes tmux as a tool for working with multiple terminals from one screen, including sessions that can persist across SSH disconnections.github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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