Most Linux distributions have tmux available in their standard repositories. You can install it using your distribution's package manager.
For Debian-based systems (like Ubuntu), use:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install tmux
For Red Hat-based systems (like Fedora), use:
sudo dnf install tmux
For Arch Linux-based systems, use:
sudo pacman -S tmux
Basic Usage of tmux
Starting a new session
A tmux session is an instance of tmux that can contain one or more windows. To start a new session, simply type:
tmux
You can also create a named session, which makes it easier to identify later:
tmux new -s mysession
Controlling windows and panes
In tmux, you can have multiple windows open, and each window can contain multiple panes.
- Creating a new window:
Ctrl+b c - Switching between windows:
Ctrl+b n (next window) Ctrl+b p (previous window) - Splitting a window into panes:Vertically:
Ctrl+b % Horizontally:
Ctrl+b " - Switching between panes:
Ctrl+b o
Exiting a tmux session
You can detach from a tmux session without terminating it, allowing you to return to it later:
Ctrl+b d
To exit a session, simply enter the following command in the command line:
exit
Managing sessions
To see a list of running tmux sessions, use:
tmux ls
To attach to an existing session:
tmux attach -t mysession
tmux offers many more options and customizations that you can explore through the manual page (man tmux) or online documentation. With tmux, you can easily switch between multiple terminals, sessions, and keep your work organized and efficient.
