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

Yes, tmux must be installed on your local system (via apt, brew, etc.) for this skill to interact with the terminal multiplexer.

How do I check the output of a background task?

The skill provides tools to capture pane content or session history, allowing Claude to read and report the status or logs of any active tmux session.

Can I use this for parallel task execution?

Yes, the skill includes specific patterns for launching multiple sessions simultaneously and monitoring their progress until completion.

What does the Tmux Manager skill do?

It allows Claude to create, monitor, and manage tmux sessions, enabling background execution of commands that persist even if the main terminal session is interrupted.

Tmux Session Manager

Name: Tmux Session Manager
Author: cruzanstx

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation and management of background tmux sessions for parallel task execution and persistent process monitoring.

About

The Tmux Session Manager skill empowers Claude to handle long-running background tasks and parallel processes without blocking the primary workspace. It allows users to spawn persistent terminal sessions, monitor their output in real-time, attach to running tasks, and safely terminate stuck processes, making it ideal for complex developer workflows that require simultaneous operations or command execution that survives terminal detachments.

Key Features

Automated Claude session spawning for detached worktrees
Parallel task management using unique run identifiers
Batch process termination and environment cleanup
Background session creation and command automation
4 GitHub stars
Real-time session monitoring and output history capture

Use Cases

Running long-duration scripts in the background while continuing active development
Recovering and checking on long-running processes after a terminal reconnection
Spawning and monitoring multiple parallel AI prompts or data processing tasks

About

Key Features

Automated Claude session spawning for detached worktrees
Parallel task management using unique run identifiers
Batch process termination and environment cleanup
Background session creation and command automation
4 GitHub stars
Real-time session monitoring and output history capture

Use Cases

Running long-duration scripts in the background while continuing active development
Recovering and checking on long-running processes after a terminal reconnection
Spawning and monitoring multiple parallel AI prompts or data processing tasks