tmux

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  "one_liner": "Terminal multiplexer for splitting and managing multiple shell sessions in a single window.",
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  "version_head": "HEAD",
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  "why_use_this": "Essential for remote development, persistent sessions across SSH disconnects, and complex shell workflows. Lets you split panes, create multiple windows, and detach/reattach sessions\u2014indispensable for servers and tmux-aware tooling (vim plugins, fzf integration, etc.). Far lighter than GUI terminals and scriptable."
}