# byobu
> Enhanced terminal multiplexer with convenient keybindings and status bar

## Summary
Enhanced terminal multiplexer wrapper with user-friendly keybindings and system status bar

## Capabilities
- Multiplex terminal sessions with easy keybindings
- Display system status notifications in the status bar
- Work with both screen and tmux backends
- Provide enhanced configuration profiles

## When to Use
- You want a more user-friendly terminal multiplexer experience
- You need status bar information like CPU, memory, and date

## When NOT to Use
- You prefer direct tmux or screen configuration

## Related Tools
- [screen](/tools/screen) (complementary)
- [tmate](/tools/tmate) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/byobu
