Tmux FAQs

Question 1

What is Tmux MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Tmux MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a stateless Streamable HTTP API to programmatically control and observe tmux terminal sessions.

Question 2

How do I install Tmux MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The recommended method is using the provided `install.sh` script, which builds from source and configures an auto-start service for macOS (launchd) or Linux (systemd), requiring no root access.

Question 3

Can multiple clients connect to Tmux MCP Server simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is designed as a shared HTTP MCP server capable of supporting 50+ concurrent clients, all sharing the same process state for efficient and centralized tmux interaction.

Question 4

What are the main capabilities of Tmux MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to programmatically list, search, create, manage, and kill tmux sessions, windows, and panes. You can also capture real-time terminal content, execute commands remotely, and split panes.

Question 5

What type of clients can connect to Tmux MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Any compatible MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP can connect to its dedicated `/mcp` endpoint for JSON-RPC requests, notifications, and Server-Sent Events (SSE).

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