laszlopere/mcp-tmux

What it does

laszlopere/mcp-tmux is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides comprehensive tmux control capabilities. It allows AI agents to manage tmux sessions, windows, panes, and send keystrokes to terminal environments. The tool supports both local and remote SSH-based tmux interactions, making it ideal for automation, debugging, and collaborative development scenarios.

How to set up

Installation is straightforward using uvx: run `uvx mcptmux` to launch the MCP server. The tool is compatible with tmux versions 1.8 and above. For remote SSH usage, ensure your SSH credentials and host configuration are properly set up. No additional configuration files are required for basic usage.

Key features

• Session, window, and pane management through curated tools
• Raw tmux_command passthrough for advanced operations
• Local and remote SSH-based tmux control
• Keystroke injection and pane content capture
• Shared, visible sessions for pair-programming with AI agents
• Backward compatibility with tmux 1.8 and newer versions
• Python-based implementation with cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)