T Pane MCP Server

MCP server for tmux pane management and command execution

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the T Pane MCP Server?

T pane mcp server connects T Pane to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. MCP server for tmux pane management and command execution.

What T Pane does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables Claude to execute commands in tmux panes, providing a shared terminal experience between Claude and users.

Key capabilities

  • Directory-Aware Pane Management — Creates separate panes for each directory/project
  • Command Execution — Run commands in tmux panes with captured output
  • Smart Output Capture — Uses unique markers to capture exactly the command output, regardless of buffer size
  • Multiple Session Support — Each Claude instance gets its own pane based on working directory
  • Session Persistence — Commands remain visible in tmux for user interaction
  • Interactive Prompt Detection — Automatically detects when commands require user input (passwords, confirmations, etc.)
  • Directory-Specific Logging — Commands are logged to .t-pane/logs/ in the current directory
  • Background Tasks — Launch Claude instances in background panes for research/analysis tasks

Requirements

  • tmux installed and available in PATH - Must be run inside a tmux session for full functionality - Node.js 18+

Practical notes

  • Maintained by cni-locates-rumen, written in TypeScript.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the T Pane MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "t-pane": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/Users/rumen.d/github/mcp-servers/t-pane/dist/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • tmux installed and available in PATH - Must be run inside a tmux session for full functionality - Node.js 18+

Frequently asked questions

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