Tmux: Essential Shortcuts
Default prefix: Ctrl+b
Sessions
| Key/Command | Action |
|---|
tmux new -s dev | Create session named dev |
tmux ls | List sessions |
tmux attach -t dev | Attach to session |
Prefix + d | Detach session |
Windows
| Key | Action |
|---|
Prefix + c | New window |
Prefix + , | Rename window |
Prefix + n / p | Next / previous |
Prefix + & | Close window |
Panes
| Key | Action |
|---|
Prefix + % | Split vertically |
Prefix + " | Split horizontally |
Prefix + o | Switch pane |
Prefix + x | Close pane |
Prefix + z | Zoom current pane |
Tip
In ~/.tmux.conf, set set -g mouse on to resize panes with the mouse.