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Tmuxinator vs lazy-tmux: catalog facts
Tmuxinatorlazy-tmux
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under MIT.

macOS, Linux, Command line Self-hosted, Command line
  • Session layouts kept in readable YAML files
  • Rebuilds windows, panes and commands with one command
  • Saves pane layouts, running commands, and scrollback
  • Restores selected sessions on demand
  • Requires tmux and a Ruby installation
  • Homebrew installation has reported issues
  • Requires tmux
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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