How does Claude see the output of the interactive session?

The skill uses the 'tmux capture-pane -p' command to take a text-based snapshot of the current terminal screen, allowing Claude to read the state of the application before sending the next command.

Why do I need tmux for interactive commands in Claude Code?

Standard shell environments used by AI tools often lack a real TTY, which causes interactive tools like Vim or Git rebase to hang. Tmux provides a virtual terminal session that these tools can run in programmatically.

What interactive tools can this skill control?

This skill can control any CLI tool requiring user input or a terminal interface, including text editors (Vim, Nano), interactive Git workflows, language REPLs (Python, Node), and monitoring tools.

Does this skill require tmux to be installed on my system?

Yes, this skill relies on the tmux binary being present in your environment to create and manage the virtual terminal sessions.

Tmux Interactive Command Controller

Name: Tmux Interactive Command Controller
Author: tianzecn

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Developer Tools

Automates interactive CLI tools like Vim, Git rebase, and REPLs by leveraging tmux for programmatic terminal control.

About

This skill enables Claude to interact with complex terminal applications that require a real TTY, such as text editors, interactive git workflows, and language REPLs. By using tmux to manage detached sessions, send virtual keystrokes, and capture screen output, it bypasses the limitations of standard non-interactive shells, allowing for the seamless automation of tools like Vim, Nano, and Python shells without manual user intervention.

Key Features

Headless interaction with language REPLs for dynamic code execution and testing
Screen state verification via tmux capture-pane for reliable output analysis
1 GitHub stars
Programmatic automation of full-screen TTY applications like Vim and Nano
Real-time control of interactive Git commands including rebase and patch
Automated session lifecycle management to prevent orphaned background processes

Use Cases

Programmatically editing configuration files in environments where only Vim/Nano are available
Running and verifying interactive debugging sessions in Python or Node.js shells
Automating complex Git rebase operations that require interactive commit editing

About

Key Features

Headless interaction with language REPLs for dynamic code execution and testing
Screen state verification via tmux capture-pane for reliable output analysis
1 GitHub stars
Programmatic automation of full-screen TTY applications like Vim and Nano
Real-time control of interactive Git commands including rebase and patch
Automated session lifecycle management to prevent orphaned background processes

Use Cases

Programmatically editing configuration files in environments where only Vim/Nano are available
Running and verifying interactive debugging sessions in Python or Node.js shells
Automating complex Git rebase operations that require interactive commit editing