tmux
Basic Tmux Keybindings
Tmux uses a 'prefix' key, Ctrl+B by default, followed by another key to perform various operations like detaching from sessions, splitting windows, and navigating between panes.
| Keybinding | Description |
|---|---|
Ctrl+B D | Detach from current session |
Ctrl+B % | Split window horizontally |
Ctrl+B " | Split window vertically |
Ctrl+B Arrow Keys | Navigate between panes |
Ctrl+B X | Close pane |
Ctrl+B C | Create new window |
Ctrl+B N/P | Navigate between windows |
Ctrl+B : | Enter command mode |
Configuring Tmux
Tmux allows users to permanently modify its behavior through the .tmux.conf file located in the user's home directory. Changes can include modifying the prefix key, adding new keybindings, and setting commands.
vi $HOME/.tmux.conf
# Set new prefix to Ctrl+A
set -g prefix C-a
unbind C-b
bind C-a send-prefix
Customizing the Status Bar
The tmux status bar is fully customizable from color changes to functionality tweaks. Modifications can be made directly or added to the .tmux.conf for persistence.
set -g status-bg cyan
set -g window-status-style bg=yellow
set -g window-status-current-style bg=red, fg=white