How do I install the tmux mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Tmux MCP Server

MCP Server for interfacing with tmux sessions

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What is the Tmux MCP Server?

MCP Server for interfacing with tmux sessions.

What Tmux MCP does

Model Context Protocol server that enables Claude Desktop to interact with and view tmux session content. This integration allows AI assistants to read from, control, and observe your terminal sessions.

Key capabilities

List and search tmux sessions
View and navigate tmux windows and panes
Capture and expose terminal content from any pane
Execute commands in tmux panes and retrieve results (use it at your own risk ⚠️)
Create new tmux sessions and windows
Split panes horizontally or vertically with customizable sizes
Kill tmux sessions, windows, and panes

Requirements

Node.js - tmux installed and running

Practical notes

Maintained by nickgnd.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
list-sessions	List all active tmux sessions
find-session	Find a tmux session by name
list-windows	List windows in a tmux session
list-panes	List panes in a tmux window
capture-pane	Capture content from a tmux pane
create-session	Create a new tmux session
create-window	Create a new window in a tmux session
split-pane	Split a tmux pane horizontally or vertically with optional size
kill-session	Kill a tmux session by ID
kill-window	Kill a tmux window by ID
kill-pane	Kill a tmux pane by ID
execute-command	Execute a command in a tmux pane
get-command-result	Get the result of an executed command

How to install the Tmux MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmux": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmux-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js - tmux installed and running

Example prompts to try

“Use Tmux MCP to list-sessions.”
“Use Tmux MCP to find-session.”
“Use Tmux MCP to list-windows.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP Server for interfacing with tmux sessions Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.