tmux
Overview
tmux is a terminal multiplexer: detachable sessions, windows, and panes. Prefer it over nohup for interactive long-lived work over SSH.
Syntax
tmux [command] [options]Common Commands
tmux # new session
tmux new -s work
tmux ls
tmux attach -t work
tmux attach -d -t work # detach others
tmux kill-session -t work
tmux new -d -s job './long.sh'Prefix
Default prefix: Ctrl-b, then key.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
c |
New window |
, |
Rename window |
n / p |
Next/prev window |
" |
Split horizontal |
% |
Split vertical |
o / arrows |
Switch pane |
z |
Zoom pane |
d |
Detach |
x |
Kill pane |
[ |
Copy/scroll mode |
? |
Key list |
Config sketch (~/.tmux.conf)
set -g mouse on
set -g history-limit 50000
set -g base-index 1Examples with Explanations
tmux new -s deploy
# Ctrl-b d
tmux ls
tmux a -t deploy
tmux new -d -s train 'python train.py > train.log 2>&1'