Zellij
Zellij is a workspace aimed at developers, ops-oriented people and anyone who loves the terminal. Similar programs are sometimes called "Terminal Multiplexers".
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Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- Command line interface
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Horizontal Split
- Split-screen view
- Vertical Split
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Recent activities
- dailen updated Zellij
- gsdlog reviewed Zellij
Zellij has completely replaced tmux for me. The interface feels modern and intuitive, but it still has all the power you’d expect from a terminal multiplexer. I really like the built-in UI elements, like the tab bar and status line — makes it easy to see what’s going on at a glance. The layout system is very flexible, and the fact that you can resize panes with simple keybindings is a big plus.
One thing that stands out is how approachable it is for new users. The defaults are sensible, and...
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Zellij information
Developed by
Aram Drevekenin Licensing
Open Source (MIT) and Free product.Written in
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What is Zellij?
Zellij is a workspace aimed at developers, ops-oriented people and anyone who loves the terminal. Similar programs are sometimes called "Terminal Multiplexers".
Zellij is designed around the philosophy that one must not sacrifice simplicity for power, taking pride in its great experience out of the box as well as the advanced features it places at its users' fingertips.
Zellij is geared toward beginner and power users alike - allowing deep customizability, personal automation through layouts, true multiplayer collaboration, unique UX features such as floating and stacked panes, and a plugin system allowing one to create plugins in any language that compiles to WebAssembly.
Zellij includes a built-in web-client, making a terminal optional.
Comments and Reviews
Zellij has completely replaced tmux for me. The interface feels modern and intuitive, but it still has all the power you’d expect from a terminal multiplexer. I really like the built-in UI elements, like the tab bar and status line — makes it easy to see what’s going on at a glance. The layout system is very flexible, and the fact that you can resize panes with simple keybindings is a big plus.
One thing that stands out is how approachable it is for new users. The defaults are sensible, and you can get started right away without diving deep into config files (but if you want to customize, it’s super flexible).
If you spend a lot of time in the terminal and want something powerful yet user-friendly, Zellij is absolutely worth trying.