Tmux Cheat Sheet¶

This page contains a list of commonly used commands that I use working with tmux.

How to use tmux commands?¶

All commands in tmux are triggered by a prefix key C-b followed by a command key.

For example, to split panes into top and bottom, use C-b ". This simply means press the Ctrl and b keys at the same time, then release it and type the symbol in this case ".

How to start tmux session?¶

• tmux
• tmux new -s database create new "named" session (easier to switch later)

How to create new pane in tmux?¶

• C-b % split panes into left and a right
• C-b " split panes into top and bottom

How to switch between panes in tmux?¶

• C-b <arrow key>

How to close pane in tmux?¶

• hit Ctrl-d
• type exit

How to create new window in tmux?¶

• C-b c create new window
• C-b p switch to previous
• C-b n switch to next
• C-b <number> where <number> is the number in front of the window’s name in your status bar

How to switch sessions in tmux?¶

• tmux ls list current sessions
• C-b d detach your current session
• C-b D detach with choice
• tmux attach -t 0 connect to session
• tmux new -s database create new database session
• tmux rename-session -t 0 database rename session to database