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byobu

brew install byobu v7.12 GPL-3.0-only

Text-based terminal multiplexer and window manager built on tmux, with status panels and easy keybindings.

Why you might care

Byobu wraps tmux with a friendlier UI—intuitive F-key shortcuts, persistent status bar showing system metrics, and out-of-the-box mouse support. Use it if you want tmux power without learning complex key chords, or if you're moving from GNU Screen. It's a configuration layer, not a replacement engine.

Categories

terminal-utility shell

Alternatives

tmux screen zellij wezterm
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Runtime dependencies

newt tmux coreutils gettext

Build dependencies

autoconf automake

Links

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