bashANYtmuxlist-windowsformats
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tmux list-windows -F "#{session_name}:#{window_index}:#{window_name}:#{window_active}"Format strings make tmux scripts much easier to automate.
tmux Scripting, Formats, and Automation
tmux commands for listing state, using format strings, conditional logic, send-keys automation, and repeatable workspace bootstrapping.
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Listing and formats
Query tmux state and build scripts with format strings.
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tmux list-panes -a -F "#{session_name}:#{window_index}.#{pane_index} #{pane_current_path} #{pane_current_command}"Useful when scripting workspace reports or dashboards.
bashANYtmuxdisplay-messageformats
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tmux display-message -p "#{client_termname} #{session_name} #{pane_id}"Great for shell scripts that need a few tmux facts.
bashANYtmuxif-shellscripting
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tmux if-shell "test -f package.json" "display-message "node project""Lets tmux scripts adapt to the current project.
bashANYtmuxrun-shell
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tmux run-shell "~/.tmux/scripts/session-bootstrap.sh"Useful for project bootstrapping and hooks.
Repeatable workspaces
Reusable patterns for bootstrapping projects.
bashANYtmuxworkspacedetached
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tmux new-session -d -s api -n editorDetached creation is the foundation for repeatable startup scripts.
bashANYtmuxsend-keysautomation
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tmux send-keys -t api:editor "npm run dev" C-mUse `C-m` to send Enter after the command.
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tmux select-window -t api:editorHelpful before attaching to a freshly bootstrapped session.
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tmux attach-session -t apiCreates a polished project startup experience.
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