Print the active buffer contents.
Section: Clipboard workflows
Show the current buffer
bash
bash
tmux show-bufferExplanation
Inspect the current copied text.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
Related commands
Same sheet · prioritizing Clipboard workflows
Enable clipboard integration
Tell tmux to use the terminal clipboard when supported.
Enable vi-style keys in copy mode
Use familiar vi navigation in copy mode.