zellij
A terminal multiplexer that lets you split windows, manage multiple workspaces, and boost productivity with built-in features and intuitive controls.
Zellij is a modern terminal multiplexer designed to help you manage complex terminal workflows with ease. Unlike traditional multiplexers, it comes with batteries included—meaning powerful features are ready to use right out of the box without extensive configuration.
Key capabilities include:
- Flexible layouts: Split your terminal into multiple panes and tabs, arranging them exactly how you need
- Workspace management: Create and switch between separate workspaces for different projects or tasks
- Built-in features: Access plugins, themes, and utilities without hunting for third-party tools
- Intuitive controls: Navigate and manage panes with straightforward keyboard shortcuts
- Cross-platform support: Run on Linux, macOS, and Windows with consistent behavior
- Session persistence: Save your workspace state and resume work later
Whether you're managing multiple servers, running development environments, or coordinating long-running processes, Zellij provides the structure and tools to keep your terminal organized and efficient. The focus on usability means you spend less time configuring and more time working.
Install
Cargo
$ cargo install --lockedFeatures
Config filePlugin systemRemote SSH supportScriptableTmux integration
Terminal features
Split panes
Media
Pros
4- Terminal workspace with built-in panes
- Supports plugins for extensibility
- Can be configured using Lua
- Works well with remote SSH sessions
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