A Modern Terminal Workspace: zellij
Split panes, manage sessions and save layouts with an on-screen keymap.
Run zellij to start a session; the on-screen hints show the current key bindings.
01Command
Command
$ zellij02What it does
zellij is a terminal multiplexer with discoverable keybindings, floating panes, reusable layouts and resumable sessions. Session handling means you can detach with Ctrl-o then d and reattach later without losing running processes.
03Risk
!Warning: Multiplexer keybindings can conflict with your shell or editor; check the status bar hints before assuming a missing key.
04Undo
✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.
05Sources
- Homebrew formula: zellijEvidence: Packages zellij, a terminal workspace and multiplexer with layouts and plugins.
Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: Developer
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