proctmux – terminal-based process manager

proctmux is a terminal-based process manager for running and controlling long-lived processes and scripts.

Its interactive text interface presents a searchable list of configured processes, their status and output.

Processes are defined in a YAML configuration file. proctmux can operate in a single terminal, across synchronized client and server terminals, or in a unified split-pane layout. It runs inside an existing terminal emulator rather than attempting to replace one.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Start, stop and restart processes from an interactive terminal interface.
• Run multiple processes in a unified split-pane layout.
• Synchronize the interface across separate client and server terminals.
• Filter processes by name using fuzzy searching.
• Organize and filter processes using categories.
• Automatically start selected processes when proctmux launches.
• Define working directories and environment variables for individual processes.
• Configure signals, shutdown timeouts and post-stop commands.
• Automatically create process entries from Makefile targets and package.json scripts.
• Control running processes through an optional HTTP signal server and command-line client.
• Customize key bindings, status colours and interface layout.
• Supports Linux, macOS and BSD systems.

Website: github.com/napisani/proctmux
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Developer: Nick Pisani
License: MIT License

proctmux is written in Zig. Learn Zig with our recommended free tutorials.

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