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Boost AI coding with cmux

Get a macOS terminal with vertical tabs and notifications for AI coding agents, ideal for founders using AI coding tools, backed by 21k+ GitHub stars
intermediate⏱ 1-2 hoursπŸ’΅ Free (self-hosted)
26,304 stars2,242 forksSwiftHealth Score 9/10Updated 8/21/2026100% free Β· open source
What it is

Use cmux to create a custom AI-powered command line in your Mac terminal.

What you can make with it

Custom terminal workspaces, like a vertical tabs interface and automated notifications.

How it helps

By integrating AI coding agents directly into your terminal, you can streamline your workflow and stay on top of your projects with less manual effort.

Real use case example

"A solo developer is working on multiple projects and wants to stay organized. By setting up cmux, they can create a custom terminal interface with vertical tabs and notifications. They can then use AI coding agents, like codex, to automatically suggest lines of code and review their work. This lets them focus on their projects' logic instead of spending time writing code."

If you're new

cmux is a great starting point for beginners who are new to AI-powered coding tools.

If you're senior

Senior engineers and professionals will appreciate cmux for its flexibility and ability to integrate with their existing workflows.

Common confusion cleared up

Don't confuse cmux with a generic terminal app – it's a specialized tool designed to integrate AI coding agents into your workflow.

Best inside these AI tools
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Why we list it on WorkflowStacks: cmux was contributed to our marketplace because it's a unique and powerful way to experience AI coding agents inside your terminal.
What it does

cmux provides a macOS terminal with vertical tabs and notifications for AI coding agents, enhancing the coding experience for founders using AI coding tools

Install / run
brew install cmux
When to use it
  • β€’You need to manage multiple AI coding agents simultaneously
  • β€’You want to receive notifications for AI coding agent activities
  • β€’You prefer a terminal with vertical tabs for better organization
Quick start
  1. 1Clone the cmux repository: git clone https://github.com/manaflow-ai/cmux.git
  2. 2Build the cmux app: make build
  3. 3Run the cmux app: make run
  4. 4Configure cmux settings: edit the config.json file in the cmux directory
  5. 5Restart cmux to apply changes: make restart
Ready-to-paste prompt
cmux --new-tab --agent myAI --command 'echo Hello World!'
Heads up: Ensure you have the latest version of Swift installed, as cmux is built with Swift and may not be compatible with older versions
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Topics

amp
claude-code
cli
codex
coding-agents
gemini
ghostty
macos
multiplexer
multitasking
opencode
organization
parallel-agents
programmability
terminal
terminal-multiplexer
tmux
workspace-manager
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Key files
AGENTS.md
package.json
README.ar.md
README.bs.md
README.da.md
README.de.md
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.agents/
.asc/
.claude/
.cursor/
.github/
.greptile/
agent-chat/
AppIcon.icon/
Assets.xcassets/
CLI/
cmux-browser/
cmux-tui/
cmux.xcodeproj/
cmux.xcworkspace/
cmuxTests/
cmuxUITests/
config/
daemon/
design/
docs/
dogfood/
Examples/
experiments/
ios/
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Details
Creator
manaflow-ai
Language
Swift
Category
voice-ai
Published
1/28/2026

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