zellij
brew install zellij
v0.44.3
MIT
Rust terminal multiplexer with pluggable architecture, floating panes, and collaborative features.
Why you might care
Drop-in tmux/screen alternative offering a more intuitive UI with floating windows, built-in layouts, and a plugin system for extensibility. Single binary, zero configuration needed to start, and supports real-time multiplayer sessions — useful if you want modern UX without learning legacy keybindings.
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Runtime dependencies
Build dependencies
Links
- https://zellij.dev
- Brew formula source: Formula/z/zellij.rb
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