WMUX

What WMUX is

WMUX is a terminal multiplexer that keeps local terminal workspaces active when a client disconnects. Its persistent server manages sessions, windows, panes, terminal state, layouts, options, commands, paste buffers, jobs, and clients. This can keep shells, servers, logs, builds, agents, and project work running across a disconnection. Users can split panes horizontally or vertically, move between them, and zoom a pane. WMUX creates a default configuration file on first use, with commands to inspect its path, contents, and effective configuration. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows; on Windows it uses native platform mechanisms without a POSIX emulation layer. The software is available under the MIT License and is free, with no pricing or usage limits stated. Windows ARM64 builds and package-manager repositories are not currently provided. Release archives include SHA-256 sidecar files, and GitHub attestations can verify build provenance. Its v1 binaries are not Authenticode-signed or Apple-notarized, so Windows SmartScreen or macOS Gatekeeper may show a trust prompt.

Who it suits

WMUX suits people who need persistent local terminal workspaces for shells, servers, logs, builds, agents, or projects. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows users.

Getting started

1. Open the WMUX GitHub project page.
2. Choose the available build for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
3. Run WMUX; it creates a default configuration file on first use.
4. Use its commands to inspect the configuration file path, contents, and effective configuration.
5. Split panes and navigate or zoom them as needed.

Verdict

WMUX offers persistent terminal sessions and configurable pane layouts across three desktop platforms. Users should account for missing Windows ARM64 builds and the trust prompts that may appear because its v1 binaries are unsigned and not notarized.