Tmux is a terminal multiplexor. It's very useful when working while tunneled through ssh or the likes.

Basic Commands

Tmux controls are, by default, initialized through ctrl + b.

Commands (C-x indicates holding C, then pressing x):

• tmux -> create tmux session
• C-b % -> create new pane in tmux session (vertically)
• C-b " -> create new pane in tmux session (horizontally)
• C-b [arrow keys] -> navigate panes
• C-b x -> close current pane
• C-b c -> create new tmux window
• C-b [0-9] -> navigate window panes

Further Exploring

• A Quick and Easy Guide to tmux
• tmux Github wiki
• tmux cheat sheet