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byobu
Enhanced terminal multiplexer with convenient keybindings and status bar
Description
byobu is a text-based window manager and terminal multiplexer. It features enhanced profiles, convenient keybindings, configuration utilities, and toggle-able system status notifications. It is compatible with both screen and tmux as backends.
AI 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
Use When
- → You want a more user-friendly terminal multiplexer experience
- → You need status bar information like CPU, memory, and date
Avoid When
- x You prefer direct tmux or screen configuration