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WMUX

Ch 186.0of 28 Terminal Multiplexers
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Persistence scopelocal
  4. 4Custom pane layoutsYes
  5. 5Access platformsWindows, Linux, macOS
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Overview

WMUX is ranked #18 of 28 in terminal multiplexers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

WMUX plans and pricing

All plans
wmux Free MIT-licensed; no pricing or usage limits stated github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on terminal multiplexers

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Persistence scope
localgithub.com
Custom pane layouts
Yesgithub.com
Access platforms
Windows, Linux, macOSgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
WMUX is a persistent terminal multiplexer that keeps shells, servers, logs, builds, agents, and project workspaces alive when a terminal client disconnects.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Sessions
Its persistent server manages sessions, windows, panes, terminal state, layouts, options, commands, paste buffers, jobs, and clients.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Panes
Users can split panes left/right or top/bottom, navigate between panes, and toggle pane zoom.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Configuration
WMUX creates a default configuration file on first use and provides commands to inspect its path, contents, and effective configuration.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Platforms
Release targets include Windows x86-64, Linux x86-64 and ARM64, and macOS Intel and Apple Silicon.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Windows support
WMUX uses native platform mechanisms and does not require a POSIX emulation layer on Windows.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Distribution limits
Windows ARM64 builds and package-manager repositories are not currently provided.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Integrity
Release archives include SHA-256 sidecar files, and users can verify build provenance with GitHub attestations.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Signing
The v1 binaries are not Authenticode-signed or Apple-notarized, so Windows SmartScreen or macOS Gatekeeper may show a trust prompt.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security reporting
The project asks users to report vulnerabilities through the private process in its security policy rather than through a public issue.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
WMUX is available under the MIT License.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes WMUX for people who need persistent terminal workspaces for shells, servers, logs, builds, agents, and projects.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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