Does it clean up sessions automatically?

The implementation patterns include explicit commands to kill sessions. It is a best practice to use 'tmux kill-session' once the task is complete to prevent resource leaks.

Is there a way to wait for a command to finish loading?

The skill recommends adding brief pauses (100-500ms) between starting a session and sending the first keys to ensure the interactive tool has initialized properly.

How does Claude 'see' what is happening inside the tmux session?

The skill utilizes the 'tmux capture-pane -p' command, which takes a snapshot of the current terminal screen and converts it into text that Claude can read and analyze.

Why use tmux instead of regular bash for these commands?

Standard bash tools often hang when a command requires an interactive TTY (like vim or git rebase); tmux provides a virtual terminal that can be controlled programmatically without stalling the execution.

Can this skill handle special keys like Escape or Ctrl+C?

Yes, tmux's send-keys command supports special key names like 'Escape', 'Enter', 'C-c', and arrow keys, allowing for full control over complex keyboard-driven interfaces.

Interactive CLI Control via tmux

Name: Interactive CLI Control via tmux
Author: BbgnsurfTech

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Enables Claude to programmatically control interactive terminal applications like vim, REPLs, and git rebase using tmux sessions.

概要

This skill provides a robust framework for Claude to interact with CLI tools that typically require a real terminal or real-time user input. By leveraging tmux's detached sessions, the skill allows the AI to drive text editors, interactive debuggers, and complex git workflows through 'send-keys' and 'capture-pane' commands. This solves the common issue of commands hanging in standard bash environments when they expect an interactive TTY, making it essential for advanced automation of developer workflows.

主な機能

Real-time screen state inspection via tmux capture-pane
3 GitHub stars
Support for special terminal keys including Escape, Enter, and Ctrl-sequences
Interactive REPL management for persistent Python or Node sessions
Automated handling of interactive git commands such as rebase -i
Programmatic control of full-screen terminal apps like vim and nano

ユースケース

Automating interactive git rebases to clean up and squash commit history
Testing code snippets in a live, persistent REPL environment to maintain state between commands
Programmatically editing configuration files using vim when direct file modification is restricted

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bbgnsurftech/claude-skills-collection using-tmux-for-interactive-commands

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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