# dtach
> A program that emulates the detach feature of screen

## Summary
Lightweight program that provides screen-like detach/reattach functionality

## Capabilities
- Detach from running programs
- Reattach to detached programs
- Run programs in the background

## When to Use
- When you need simple detach/reattach without full terminal multiplexer
- When screen or tmux is overkill

## When NOT to Use
- When you need full terminal multiplexer features

## Related Tools
- [mtm](/tools/mtm) (complementary)
- [mx](/tools/mx) (complementary)

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