Zellij
A terminal workspace with customizable layouts, multiplayer collaboration, and a WebAssembly-based plugin system.
Website: https://zellij.dev/
Project: https://github.com/zellij-org/zellij
Author: Aram Drevekenin
Alternative to: screen (See 2 others)
Language: Rust
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Zellij is a terminal workspace designed for developers who want the power of a terminal multiplexer with an emphasis on ease of use. It provides a modern alternative to tmux and screen with built-in features and a user-friendly approach.
Features
- Customizable layouts with floating and stacked panes
- Multiplayer mode for collaborative terminal sessions
- WebAssembly-based plugin system for extensibility
- Built-in web client for remote access
- User-friendly UI with sensible defaults
- Automatic layout arrangement and pane management

Links
- Zellij Replaced Tmux, Screen, and My Entire Terminal Workflow (Published )
- Switching from Tmux to Zellij (Published )
- How Zellij Makes Me a Better Software Developer: Advanced Use Cases and Tips (Published )
- Why Zellij? (Published )
- Why I switched to Zellij (Published )
- Zellij – A Terminal Workspace for Linux Developers (Published )
- Alacritty + Zellij is a godsend