tmux — community mobcrew, community, ide skills, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf

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About this Skill

Ideal for Terminal-oriented Agents requiring advanced process management and background task execution via tmux windows. Your Mob Programming Companion – A native macOS timer for pair and mob programming sessions

colmarius colmarius
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Updated: 3/4/2026

Agent Capability Analysis

The tmux skill by colmarius is an open-source community AI agent skill for Claude Code and other IDE workflows, helping agents execute tasks with better context, repeatability, and domain-specific guidance.

Ideal Agent Persona

Ideal for Terminal-oriented Agents requiring advanced process management and background task execution via tmux windows.

Core Value

Empowers agents to manage background processes using tmux windows without blocking the terminal, enabling seamless execution of commands like 'npm run dev' in detached modes, and providing features like window naming for easy reference.

↓ Capabilities Granted for tmux

Automating background process management
Creating and managing detached tmux windows for long-running tasks
Sending commands to specific tmux windows for execution

! Prerequisites & Limits

  • Requires tmux installation and configuration
  • MacOS compatibility for native timer functionality
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Install tmux, an AI agent skill for AI agent workflows and automation. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf with one-command setup.

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tmux

Manage background processes using tmux windows without blocking the terminal.

1. Verify Environment & Check Status

Confirm tmux is running and list existing windows:

bash
1tmux list-windows

2. Spawn a Background Process

Create a new tmux window and run a command:

bash
1tmux new-window -n "my-server" -d
2tmux send-keys -t "my-server" "npm run dev" C-m
  • -n "my-server" names the window for easy reference
  • -d keeps it detached (runs in background)
  • C-m sends Enter to execute the command

3. Inspect Output (Read Logs)

Visible screen only

bash
1tmux capture-pane -p -t "my-server"

Full scrollback history

bash
1tmux capture-pane -p -t "my-server" -S -1000
  • -S -1000 captures the last 1000 lines of scrollback

4. Interact with the Process

Send Ctrl+C (interrupt)

bash
1tmux send-keys -t "my-server" C-c

Kill the window

bash
1tmux kill-window -t "my-server"

5. Advanced: Chaining Commands

Run multiple commands in sequence:

bash
1tmux new-window -n "build" -d && \
2tmux send-keys -t "build" "npm run build && npm run test" C-m

Quick Reference

ActionCommand
Create windowtmux new-window -n "ID" -d
Run commandtmux send-keys -t "ID" "CMD" C-m
Read outputtmux capture-pane -p -t "ID"
Send interrupttmux send-keys -t "ID" C-c
Kill windowtmux kill-window -t "ID"

FAQ & Installation Steps

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? Frequently Asked Questions

What is tmux?

Ideal for Terminal-oriented Agents requiring advanced process management and background task execution via tmux windows. Your Mob Programming Companion – A native macOS timer for pair and mob programming sessions

How do I install tmux?

Run the command: npx killer-skills add colmarius/mobcrew/tmux. It works with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Claude Code, and 19+ other IDEs.

What are the use cases for tmux?

Key use cases include: Automating background process management, Creating and managing detached tmux windows for long-running tasks, Sending commands to specific tmux windows for execution.

Which IDEs are compatible with tmux?

This skill is compatible with Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Trae, Claude Code, OpenClaw, Aider, Codex, OpenCode, Goose, Cline, Roo Code, Kiro, Augment Code, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Sourcegraph Cody, and Amazon Q Developer. Use the Killer-Skills CLI for universal one-command installation.

Are there any limitations for tmux?

Requires tmux installation and configuration. MacOS compatibility for native timer functionality.

↓ How To Install

  1. 1. Open your terminal

    Open the terminal or command line in your project directory.

  2. 2. Run the install command

    Run: npx killer-skills add colmarius/mobcrew/tmux. The CLI will automatically detect your IDE or AI agent and configure the skill.

  3. 3. Start using the skill

    The skill is now active. Your AI agent can use tmux immediately in the current project.

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