http://anbiya.my.id/tags/linux/Recent content in Linux on Dhika AnbiyaHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:49 +0100http://anbiya.my.id/post/tmux-cheat-sheet/Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:49 +0100http://anbiya.my.id/post/tmux-cheat-sheet/<p>Stop juggling terminal tabs and start using tmux. This command integrates the terminal multiplexer into your daily routine, offering a seamless way to tile windows, script your environment, and maintain session persistence. It’s the essential tool for anyone looking to maximize their screen real estate and command-line mastery</p> <h2 id="sessions">Sessions </h2><ul> <li><code>tmux</code> — Start a new session</li> <li><code>tmux new -s mysession</code> — Start a new session with the name <code>mysession</code></li> <li><code>tmux ls</code> — List all running sessions</li> <li><code>tmux a</code> — Attach to the last session</li> <li><code>tmux a -t mysession</code> — Attach to a specific session by name</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b d</code> — Detach from the current session</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b s</code> — Show all sessions (interactive list)</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b \$</code> — Rename the current session</li> <li><code>tmux kill-session -t mysession</code> — Kill/delete a specific session</li> <li><code>tmux kill-server</code> — Kill the tmux server and all sessions</li> </ul> <h2 id="windows-tabs">Windows (Tabs) </h2><ul> <li><code>Ctrl+b c</code> — Create a new window</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b ,</code> — Rename the current window</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b &amp;</code> — Close the current window (with confirmation)</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b n</code> — Go to the next window</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b p</code> — Go to the previous window</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b 0-9</code> — Switch to window by number</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b w</code> — List all windows in the current session</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b f</code> — Find a window by name</li> </ul> <h2 id="panes-splits">Panes (Splits) </h2><ul> <li><code>Ctrl+b %</code> — Split the current pane vertically (left/right)</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b &quot;</code> — Split the current pane horizontally (top/bottom)</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b o</code> — Cycle through panes</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b q</code> — Show pane numbers (type the number to jump to that pane)</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b x</code> — Kill the current pane</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b z</code> — Toggle pane zoom (maximize/restore)</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b !</code> — Convert the current pane into a new window</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b \{</code> or <code>\}</code> — Swap the current pane with the previous or next one</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b Space</code> — Toggle between different pane layouts</li> </ul> <h2 id="resizing-panes">Resizing Panes </h2><ul> <li><code>Ctrl+b :</code> — Enter command mode, then type: <ul> <li><code>resize-pane -D</code> — Resize down</li> <li><code>resize-pane -U</code> — Resize up</li> <li><code>resize-pane -L</code> — Resize left</li> <li><code>resize-pane -R</code> — Resize right</li> <li><code>resize-pane -D 10</code> — Resize down by 10 cells</li> </ul> </li> <li><code>Ctrl+b</code> + <code>Arrow Keys</code> (hold Ctrl) — Resize pane incrementally</li> </ul> <h2 id="copy-mode-vi-mode">Copy Mode (Vi Mode) </h2><p>To enable vi keys, add <code>setw -g mode-keys vi</code> to your <code>.tmux.conf</code>.</p> <ul> <li><code>Ctrl+b \[</code> — Enter copy mode</li> <li><code>q</code> — Exit copy mode</li> <li><code>g</code> — Go to the top</li> <li><code>G</code> — Go to the bottom</li> <li><code>Space</code> — Begin selection</li> <li><code>Enter</code> — Copy selection</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b \]</code> — Paste the most recently copied buffer</li> <li><code>/</code> — Search forward</li> <li><code>?</code> — Search backward</li> <li><code>n</code> — Next search match</li> </ul> <h2 id="miscellaneous">Miscellaneous </h2><ul> <li><code>Ctrl+b t</code> — Show a large digital clock</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b ?</code> — List all key bindings</li> <li><code>Ctrl+b :</code> — Enter the tmux command prompt</li> <li><code>:setw synchronize-panes</code> — Toggle &ldquo;Sync Panes&rdquo; (send input to all panes in the window)</li> </ul>