Tmuxinator is an open source utility that helps users create and manage tmux sessions in an easier way, particularly for more complicated layouts. It is a simple and flexible way to manage tmux configurations.
Tmuxinator uses your shell’s default editor for opening files.
The software is developed in the Ruby programming language.
Key Features
- Loads tmux sessions from config.
- Supports YAML format.
- Supports short-hand and simplified markup for panes that have one command.
- Visual typesetting tools.
- Intuitive and customizable audio timing mode.
- Fully scriptable through the Automation module.
Website: github.com/tmuxinator/tmuxinator
Support:
Developer: Allen Bargi, Christopher Chow
License: 3-clause BSD or ISC licenses

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