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cli-controller

Orchestrate interactive CLI sessions using tmux panes and bash scripting.

4|Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#debugging#cli#interactive#tmux#repl#shell
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npx skills add https://github.com/Hellblazer/nexus --skill cli-controller
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Skill: cli-controller
Source: https://github.com/Hellblazer/nexus/tree/main/nx/skills/cli-controller
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Hellblazer/nexus --skill cli-controller

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides robust workflows and best practices for controlling interactive CLI applications using tmux, enabling debugging, session orchestration, and long-running process management without the need for extra tooling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct tmux orchestration: launch and manage panes, send input, capture output, and automate session flows.
  • Debugging workflows: integrate with pdb, gdb, jshell, or REPLs for live analysis and step-through debugging.
  • Session coordination for multi-tool tasks: spawn Claude Code instances, run parallel tasks, and monitor progress across panes.
  • Use Case: debugging a long-running CLI service while observing logs in a second pane.

Quick Start

Launch a new tmux pane, start a shell, and begin interactive CLI debugging.

Frequently Asked Questions about cli-controller

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate interactive CLI sessions with tmux?▼

Automate interactive CLI sessions with tmux by launching shells in panes, sending commands, capturing output, and coordinating long-running processes using plain bash scripting and deterministic execution.

Can I use tmux to orchestrate debugging workflows with REPLs like pdb or gdb?▼

Yes, tmux orchestration supports debugging workflows with pdb, gdb, and jshell. It manages interactive REPLs for live analysis and step-through debugging across dedicated panes without requiring extra tooling.

What's the best way to monitor logs while debugging a long-running CLI service?▼

Monitor logs while debugging by orchestrating multiple tmux panes. Launch your long-running CLI service in one pane and stream logs in a second pane to observe both simultaneously.

Does this tmux orchestration approach require extra dependencies or tools?▼

No extra dependencies are required. The Skill relies entirely on tmux commands and plain bash scripting for session orchestration, enabling debugging and process management natively.

How do I coordinate parallel tasks across multiple tmux windows?▼

Coordinate parallel tasks across multiple tmux windows by spawning shell instances, sending input to specific panes, and capturing output to monitor progress for multi-tool session coordination.

Why does my interactive tmux shell automation fail to capture output correctly?▼

Interactive tmux shell automation fails when execution is non-deterministic. Enforce deterministic execution and proper error handling in your bash scripting to ensure safe pane management and reliable output capture.

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