swe-mux Alternatives

Apps similar to swe-mux include tmux, which is free and open source. Other options are Warp Terminal, Herdr, cmux and Rune Multiplexer. In total there are six Terminal Emulators like swe-mux for Mac, Linux and Windows.

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  1. tmux icon
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    tmux is a terminal multiplexer: it enables a number of terminals (or windows), each running a separate program, to be created, accessed, and controlled from a single screen. tmux may be detached from a screen and continue running in the background, then later reattached.

    28 tmux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
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  2. Herdr icon
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    Handle multiple coding agents in real terminals with instant status tracking, persistent sessions that survive disconnects, SSH/mobile reattachment, keyboard and mouse controls, plugin support, and lightweight operation as a Rust binary for enhanced workflows.

    46 Herdr alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Homebrew
    • Nix Package Manager
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  3. cmux icon
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    Native macOS app built on Ghostty. Vertical tabs, notification rings when agents need attention, split panes, and a socket API for automation.

    85 cmux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Rune is a fast, GPU-accelerated, full-featured IDE and terminal multiplexer, suitable both for automatic and manual programming.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
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  5. Horadric icon
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    Horadric turns every coding agent session into a small tile on the desktop, grouped by project. A tile turns amber when the agent needs you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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