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Smug vs tmex: catalog facts
Smug	tmex
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free software under the MIT license.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Creates tmux windows and panes from a configuration file Can start sessions in Git worktrees	Composes terminal layouts from commands Supports multiple windows and configurable pane arrangements
Requires tmux	Requires tmux.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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