Tmux Quick Reference & Cheat sheet by Allen Fair
FreeQuick reference cheat sheet for tmux in two-column format
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About Tmux Quick Reference & Cheat sheet by Allen Fair
A concise two-column reference cheat sheet for the tmux terminal multiplexer, covering session management, window operations, pane splitting, and common controls. Includes commands for creating, naming, killing sessions, moving between windows, resizing panes, and using copy/paste buffers.
Key Features
Two-column layout for minimal scrolling
Session management commands (create, attach, rename, kill)
Window navigation and manipulation (create, rename, move)
Pane split, resize, and reorganization commands
Copy and paste buffer operations with vi/emacs key bindings
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Clear and concise two-column format for easy scanning
- Covers essential tmux operations comprehensively
- Includes both keyboard shortcuts and command names
Cons
- Only textual, no interactive examples or visuals
- Limited to basic commands, not exhaustive for advanced features
- Requires prior knowledge of tmux context
Best For
Learning tmux commands for terminal multiplexingQuick reference for tmux users during daily workCheat sheet for remote server management with tmux
FAQ
How to create a new window in tmux?
Press Ctrl+b, then c.
How to split a pane horizontally?
Press Ctrl+b, then %.
How to rename the current session?
Press Ctrl+b, then $.
How to list all active sessions?
Use the command 'tmux ls' or press Ctrl+b, then s.