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Tmux Tutorial - Master Terminal Multiplexing for Productivity

· 10 min read
Guangze Yang
Master of Control System, Ibaraki University

Tmux (Terminal Multiplexer) is a powerful command-line tool that allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window. It's essential for developers, system administrators, and anyone who works extensively with the command line.

Overview

Tmux enables you to:

  • Run multiple programs simultaneously in separate windows and panes
  • Detach and reattach to sessions, maintaining long-running processes
  • Share sessions between multiple users or terminals
  • Organize workflows with custom layouts and configurations
  • Maintain persistent sessions that survive SSH disconnections

Key Concepts

  • Session: A collection of windows managed together
  • Window: A single screen containing one or more panes
  • Pane: Individual terminal instances within a window
  • Prefix Key: Command key combination (default: Ctrl+b)