Tmux
Tmux provides a powerful terminal multiplexer for managing multiple sessions and workflows efficiently, boosting productivity and remote work control.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add bntvllnt-tmux npx -- -y @trustedskills/bntvllnt-tmux
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"bntvllnt-tmux": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/bntvllnt-tmux"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to interact with and manage terminal sessions using tmux, a powerful terminal multiplexer. It enables the creation, splitting, and navigation of multiple terminal windows within a single session, improving workflow efficiency for tasks requiring command-line interaction. The agent can also execute commands within specific tmux panes or windows.
When to use it
- Remote server management: Automate tasks on remote servers where direct access is limited to a terminal.
- Complex development workflows: Manage multiple projects and tools simultaneously in separate terminal windows.
- Automated scripting & testing: Run scripts and tests within controlled tmux environments.
- Reproducible command-line sessions: Create and restore specific terminal layouts for consistent results.
Key capabilities
- Create new
tmuxsessions - Split existing
tmuxsessions into panes - Navigate between
tmuxwindows and panes - Execute commands within specified
tmuxpanes/windows
Example prompts
- "Create a new tmux session named 'dev'"
- "In the 'dev' session, split the current window vertically."
- "Run 'ls -l' in the bottom right pane of the 'dev' session."
- “Switch to the first window in the ‘deploy’ session.”
Tips & gotchas
- Requires
tmuxto be installed on the system where the agent is running. - The agent needs appropriate permissions to manage tmux sessions.
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