How to install tmux
Summary
This guide explains how to install tmux, the open-source terminal multiplexer for Unix-like operating systems, on various Linux distributions and macOS using different package managers. It also includes a verification step to confirm the installation.
Introduction #
Tmux, short for terminal multiplexer, is a powerful tool that allows you to manage multiple terminal sessions within a single window. This guide explains how to install tmux on various Linux distributions and macOS.
Installing tmux on Linux #
Installing tmux is straightforward and can be done using the package manager available on your operating system.
Debian-based distributions #
If you are using a Debian-based distribution such as Ubuntu or Linux Mint, you can install tmux using the Advanced Packaging Tool (APT):
sudo apt update
sudo apt install tmux
Red Hat-based distributions #
For Red Hat-based distributions like Fedora, CentOS, or Rocky Linux, you can use the Dandified Yum (DNF) package manager:
sudo dnf install tmux
On older versions of CentOS that use the Yellowdog Updater, Modified (YUM), you can use:
sudo yum install tmux
Arch Linux-based distributions #
If you are using Arch Linux or an Arch-based distribution like Manjaro, you can install tmux using the Pacman package manager:
sudo pacman -S tmux
openSUSE-based distributions #
For openSUSE users, tmux can be installed using the Zypper package manager:
sudo zypper install tmux
Installing tmux on macOS #
If you are using macOS, you can install tmux using the Homebrew package manager. First, ensure that Homebrew is installed, and then run:
brew install tmux
Verifying the installation #
After installation, you can verify that tmux is installed correctly by checking its version:
tmux -V
If the installation was successful, this command will output the installed tmux version. To get started using tmux, check out the tmux cheat sheet.
Further readings #
Sources and recommended, further resources on the topic:
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