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tmux

Send keystrokes to tmux sessions and capture pane output.

1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#tmux#session-management#interactive-cli#terminal-multiplexing#shell-control
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/isaaceliape/FASE --skill tmux-isaaceliape
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Skill: tmux
Source: https://github.com/isaaceliape/FASE/tree/main/skills/tmux
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/isaaceliape/FASE --skill tmux-isaaceliape

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Remote-control tmux sessions to streamline interactive CLI work by programmatically controlling sessions, panes, and output capture.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session orchestration: create, attach, and manage multiple tmux sessions across projects.
  • Input/output automation: send keystrokes to panes and capture pane output for logging and automation.
  • Session discovery & monitoring: locate sockets and monitor activity with helper scripts.
  • Cross-platform reliability: designed for macOS/Linux environments with a private socket convention.

Quick Start

Create a private tmux socket and start a named session to begin interactive control.

Frequently Asked Questions about tmux

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 by using a remote-control Skill to send keystrokes to tmux panes and capture pane output. This approach allows developers to programmatically spawn, monitor, and orchestrate multiple sessions across projects.

Can I capture terminal output from a tmux pane for logging?▼

Yes, you can capture terminal output from a tmux pane for logging and automation. The Skill provides helper scripts that monitor activity and capture pane output by communicating through a private tmux socket.

Does this tmux session management approach work on macOS and Linux?▼

Yes, this tmux session management approach is explicitly designed for cross-platform reliability on macOS and Linux environments. It requires the tmux binary to be available on your system's PATH to function correctly.

How do I monitor a tmux pane until specific text appears?▼

Monitor a tmux pane for specific text by using the Skill's wait-for-text style monitoring scripts. These scripts repeatedly capture pane output through a private socket and pause execution until the expected text is detected.

What is the best way to orchestrate multiple interactive CLI sessions across projects?▼

The best way to orchestrate multiple interactive CLI sessions is by using a private tmux socket convention. This allows you to create, attach, and manage distinct named sessions remotely while sending keystrokes and capturing output programmatically.

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