tmux
The default prefix is Ctrl+b. All key bindings below assume it unless noted.
Commands prefixed with $ run in a shell; commands prefixed with : run in tmux command mode
(Ctrl+b : to open the prompt).
Sessions and Windows
| Action |
Session |
Window |
| ➕ New |
tmux new -s <name> |
Ctrl+b c |
| 📋 List |
tmux ls / Ctrl+b s |
Ctrl+b w |
| ✏️ Rename |
Ctrl+b $ |
Ctrl+b , |
| ❌ Close |
tmux kill-session -t <name> / : kill-session |
Ctrl+b & |
| 🔀 Attach / switch |
tmux attach -t <name> |
Ctrl+b 0–9 / Ctrl+b n / Ctrl+b p |
| 🔁 Attach or create |
tmux new-session -A -s <name> |
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| 🚪 Detach |
Ctrl+b d |
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| 🔃 Toggle last active |
|
Ctrl+b l |
Panes
| Action |
Binding |
| ➡️ Split horizontally (side by side) |
Ctrl+b % |
| ⬇️ Split vertically (top / bottom) |
Ctrl+b " |
| 🔀 Switch to pane by direction |
Ctrl+b ↑ ↓ ← → |
| 🔁 Switch to next pane |
Ctrl+b o |
| 🔃 Toggle last active pane |
Ctrl+b ; |
| 🔢 Show pane numbers / jump |
Ctrl+b q, then number |
| ↔️ Move pane left / right |
Ctrl+b { / Ctrl+b } |
| 🪟 Convert pane to window |
Ctrl+b ! |
| ❌ Close current pane |
Ctrl+b x |
Misc
| Action |
Command |
| Enter command mode |
Ctrl+b : |
| Enable mouse |
: set mouse on |
| List all key bindings |
Ctrl+b ? |
Sources