Tmux
Tmux allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions simultaneously, boosting productivity and workflow control for developers & power users.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add connorads-tmux npx -- -y @trustedskills/connorads-tmux
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"connorads-tmux": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/connorads-tmux"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill installs and configures tmux, a terminal multiplexer that allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window. It enables users to detach and reattach sessions, split panes for multitasking, and organize workflows efficiently in the command line.
When to use it
- You need to run long-running processes without keeping your terminal session open.
- You want to organize multiple development tasks side-by-side in a single window.
- You require a robust way to switch between different projects or environments quickly.
- You are working on a remote server and need persistent, detachable sessions.
Key capabilities
- Installs the
tmuxbinary for terminal multiplexing. - Configures basic session management features like splitting panes.
- Enables detaching from and reattaching to running terminal sessions.
- Provides a foundation for advanced workflow organization in CLI environments.
Example prompts
- "Install tmux so I can manage multiple terminal sessions."
- "Set up tmux with pane splitting capabilities for my development environment."
- "Configure tmux to allow me to detach and reattach sessions easily."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure your terminal emulator supports the necessary escape sequences for full tmux functionality. While this skill provides a basic setup, advanced users may need to customize configuration files further for specific workflow needs.
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