Tmux MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| tmux_create_sessionB | Create a new tmux session. If no name is provided, tmux will generate one. Returns session name. |
| tmux_list_sessionsA | List all active tmux sessions with their details (name, windows, created time, attached status). |
| tmux_send_keysA | Send keys/commands to a tmux session. Automatically appends Enter unless literal mode is specified. |
| tmux_capture_paneA | Capture the visible content of a tmux pane. Returns the text currently displayed in the pane. |
| tmux_kill_sessionA | Kill/terminate a tmux session and all its windows and panes. |
| tmux_split_windowA | Split the current window in a tmux session horizontally or vertically to create a new pane. |
| tmux_select_paneC | Select a specific pane in a tmux session to make it active for commands. |
| tmux_list_panesB | List all panes in a tmux session with their details (index, size, active status). |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 8 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific tmux operations: listing sessions/panes, creating/killing sessions, selecting/splitting panes, sending keys, and capturing pane content. There is no overlap or ambiguity between tools.
All tools follow a perfect 'tmux_verb_noun' pattern consistently throughout (e.g., tmux_list_sessions, tmux_create_session, tmux_send_keys). The naming is uniform and predictable.
With 8 tools, the server is well-scoped for tmux management, covering essential operations without being too sparse or bloated. Each tool earns its place in the domain.
The toolset covers core tmux workflows: session lifecycle (create, list, kill), pane management (list, select, split, capture), and command input (send_keys). Minor gaps might include window-specific operations or more advanced features, but agents can handle most common tasks effectively.