Improve tmux with a simple bash function
A better way to manage tmux sessions
Are you tired of juggling multiple terminal windows and tabs just to keep your work organized? Enter tmux
, a powerful terminal multiplexer that can revolutionize the way you work in the command line.
To make the most of tmux
, consider integrating it into your workflow with a simple yet effective script like the one below:
# file -> .zshrc
function tnew() {
local parent_name="$(basename "$(dirname "$(pwd)")"| tr -d "[:space:]-")"
local current_name="$(basename "$(pwd)" | tr -d "[:space:]-")"
local session_name="${parent_name}_${current_name}"
if tmux has-session -t "$session_name" 2>/dev/null; then
tmux attach-session -t "$session_name"
else
tmux new-session -s "$session_name"
fi
}
alias tm='tnew'
Let’s break down what this script does:
It defines a function
tnew()
which creates a newtmux
session based on the current directory name. This ensures that each project or task you’re working on gets its own dedicatedtmux
session.The session_name is constructed using the names of the parent and current directories, removing any spaces or hyphens. This helps maintain a clean and consistent naming convention for your
tmux
sessions.If a session with the same name already exists, the script attaches to it. Otherwise, it creates a new session.
To use this script, simply add it to your shell configuration file (e.g., .bashrc
, .zshrc
) and reload your shell. Now, instead of manually managing tmux
sessions, you can simply type tm
in your terminal to create or attach to a session based on your current directory.
With this streamlined workflow, you can say goodbye to terminal clutter and focus on what really matters – getting things done. Give it a try and experience the power of tmux
sessions firsthand!
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