itmux is a packaging of Tmux, Mintty, Openssh client and Cygwin to offer a standalone ssh-enabled terminal multiplexer for Windows systems.
tmux (Terminal Multiplexer) is a popular command-line tool that allows users to manage multiple terminal sessions from a single window, making it easier to work with multiple command-line tasks simultaneously. Originally created as an open-source alternative to GNU Screen, tmux has become widely used among developers, system administrators, and anyone who works extensively in the command line.
Mintty is a terminal emulator for Windows that provides a powerful, Unix-like command-line interface for users working in environments like Cygwin, MSYS, or WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). It is designed to be lightweight, efficient, and more feature-rich than the standard Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell, making it popular among developers and administrators who want a more versatile terminal experience on Windows.
OpenSSH client is a command-line tool used for secure remote access and file transfer between computers over an encrypted network connection. OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell) is a suite of security-related tools that provides a secure way to communicate with and manage remote systems using the SSH protocol. The client is commonly used by developers, system administrators, and security professionals to connect to remote servers, execute commands, and transfer files securely.
Cygwin is a Linux-like environment for Windows. It consists of a DLL (cygwin1.dll), which emulates substantial Linux API functionality, and a collection of tools.
Usage
- Unzip contents of the zip archive
- Start tmux.cmd at the root directory to initiate a mintty terminal
- start tmux