====== zellij ======

Terminal multiplexer. Alternative to [[terminal:tools:tmux_byobu|tmux]]. Written in Rust. Built-in layout system, plugin support, floating panes.

<code bash>
zellij                      # start new session
zellij attach               # attach to existing session
zellij list-sessions        # list running sessions
zellij delete-session name  # delete a session
</code>

===== Key Differences from tmux =====

^ Feature ^ zellij ^ tmux ^
| Config format | KDL | text |
| Status bar | built-in, always visible | optional/manual |
| Floating panes | ✓ native | requires workarounds |
| Plugin system | ✓ Wasm | limited |
| Learning curve | Lower (keybindings shown) | Higher |
| tilde server availability | Less common | Ubiquitous |

For SSH sessions on tilde servers where zellij isn't installed, use [[terminal:tools:tmux_byobu|tmux/byobu]] instead.

===== Install =====

<code bash>
cargo install zellij
# or download binary from https://zellij.dev
</code>

===== See Also =====

  * [[terminal:tools:tmux_byobu|tmux and byobu]]
  * [[terminal:tools:modern_cli_tools|Modern CLI Tools]]
  * [[terminal:tools:start|Terminal Tools Index]]
  * [[terminal:start|Return to terminal]]