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Smug vs Tmuxinator: catalog facts
SmugTmuxinator
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Free

Free and open source.

macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Creates tmux windows and panes from a configuration file
  • Can start sessions in Git worktrees
  • Session layouts kept in readable YAML files
  • Rebuilds windows, panes and commands with one command
  • Requires tmux
  • Requires tmux and a Ruby installation
  • Homebrew installation has reported issues
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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