Man Page: tmux
MAN PAGE: TMUX
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tmux (Terminal Multiplexer) is a tool used to run multiple persistent terminal sessions within a single window. It is an essential utility for managing long-running processes and remote workflows on Pop!_OS and Fedora GNU/Linux systems. Note: The default prefix key to trigger internal commands is Ctrl+b.
INSTALLATION
RHEL/Fedora: sudo dnf install tmux
Debian/Pop!_OS: sudo apt install tmux
BASIC SYNTAXtmux [command] [flags] [arguments]
TEN COMMON USAGES (MOST USEFUL FIRST)
1. Start Named Session: tmux new -s [name] 2. List Active Sessions: tmux ls 3. Attach to Last Session: tmux a 4. Attach to Named Session: tmux a -t [name] 5. Kill Specific Session: tmux kill-session -t [name] 6. Kill All Sessions: tmux kill-server 7. Rename Session: tmux rename-session -t [old] [new] 8. Start Detached Session: tmux new -s [name] -d 9. Reload Configuration: tmux source-file ~/.tmux.conf 10. List All Key Bindings: tmux list-keys
CORE FLAGS TO MEMORIZE
-s | Specify a name for a new session -t | Target a specific session, window, or pane -d | Detach the client when starting a session (run in background) -2 | Force tmux to assume the terminal supports 256 colors
Keywords: Pop!_OS, Fedora, Linux, Tmux, Terminal, Djere Service Group
