Do you know how I make my Terminal look like this?

It’s pretty and productive at the same time while being minimal enough as well as suited to my perfect key bindings. Yes, I use Tmux.

What is Tmux?

Tmux is a powerful terminal multiplexer application for Linux and macOS, ideal for managing terminal sessions and Windows. Unlike a terminal emulator, Tmux is a terminal application that boosts productivity directly within your terminal environment, regardless of which terminal emulator you use.

Regular readers know my passion for Open Source and Free Software, and Tmux stands out as one of my favourite terminal applications.

Why Tmux can Make you an All-Rounder?

Learning Tmux offers significant advantages. Tmux is independent of the terminal emulator you use, so your custom configurations and key bindings remain consistent whether you switch from Kitty to Alacritty or any other emulator. Mastering Tmux also enhances your server administration skills, making your terminal sessions on servers as productive as those on your personal computer.

And How Does It Happen?

There are a of reasons why Tmux makes you a perfect cross-platform user, whether it be your personal computer or remote server, terminal emulators like Gnome Terminal or Suckless Terminal, Tmux is the same for all while managing stuff.

To know more about Tmux and how I use it for my productive developer environment, check the newly released article “Tmux is the Ultimate Choice for Power Users - An Awesome Terminal Multiplexer for Managing Persistent Sessions“ on The Minimalist Book.