cmux: The Native macOS Terminal Built for Running AI Coding Agents in Parallel
cmux is a new native macOS terminal designed for managing multiple AI coding agents simultaneously. It offers features like agent-aware notifications and a vertical tab sidebar for better organization. Unlike traditional terminals, cmux is built to enhance productivity for users working with AI tools.
- ▪cmux is an open-source terminal application built on Ghostty, a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator.
- ▪It features a vertical tab sidebar that displays git branch, PR status, and notifications for each workspace.
- ▪cmux provides built-in agent notification rings and an in-app split browser with a scriptable API.
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