Section: Session lifecycle

Start tmux

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Explanation

Creates a new tmux server if needed and opens a client attached to a new session.

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Create a named session
Start a new session with an explicit name.
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Create a named session and first window
Name the session and initial window together.
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Attach to the most recent session
Reconnect to the last session.
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Attach to a named session
Reconnect to a specific session.
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Attach and detach other clients
Take over a session from other attached clients.
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List sessions
Show existing sessions.
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