tmux

Send keystrokes and capture pane output from tmux sessions.

14|5|Updated Mar 12, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #tmux #interactive-cli #terminal-automation #pane-output #session-control

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npx skills add https://github.com/openclaw-easy/openclaw-easy-desktop --skill tmux-openclaw-easy

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Skill: tmux
Source: https://github.com/openclaw-easy/openclaw-easy-desktop/tree/main/openclaw/skills/tmux
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openclaw-easy/openclaw-easy-desktop --skill tmux-openclaw-easy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Remote-control tmux sessions for interactive CLIs by sending keystrokes and scraping pane output.

Core Features & Use Cases

Send keystrokes to active tmux sessions to automate input
Read and parse pane output for real-time monitoring
Manage multiple sessions and panes programmatically

Quick Start

Attach to an existing tmux session and start sending keystrokes to the target pane.

Frequently Asked Questions about tmux

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

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How do I automate interactive CLI workflows in tmux sessions?▼

Automating interactive CLI workflows in tmux sessions involves sending keystrokes to active panes and capturing pane output for real-time monitoring. This approach enables deterministic control across multiple sessions and panes for debugging or managing long-running processes.

Can I capture pane output from a running tmux session for monitoring?▼

Capturing pane output from a running tmux session allows you to read and parse terminal output for real-time monitoring. This supports scraping interactive CLI responses and tracking long-running processes across multiple sessions and panes programmatically.

Do I need tmux installed on the host to control sessions programmatically?▼

Controlling sessions programmatically requires tmux to be installed and accessible on the host system. This prerequisite enables the automation framework to send keystrokes, capture pane output, and manage interactive terminal sessions deterministically.

What's the best way to manage multiple tmux panes during debugging?▼

Managing multiple tmux panes during debugging is best handled by programmatically sending keystrokes to specific panes and capturing their output. This approach allows simultaneous automation and monitoring of interactive CLI sessions across multiple panes.

Why use keystroke automation instead of manual input for long-running processes?▼

Using keystroke automation for long-running processes ensures deterministic session control and consistent execution. It enables programmatic management of tmux sessions, sending commands and capturing output without requiring continuous manual intervention.