Zellij Terminal Workspace Multiplexer

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name: "Zellij Terminal Workspace and Multiplexer"
slug: "zellij-terminal-workspace-multiplexer"
description: "Zellij is a Rust-powered terminal workspace and multiplexer with floating panes, WebAssembly plugins, layout persistence, multiplayer collaboration, and a built-in web client. A modern replacement for tmux and screen."
github_stars: 30894
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/zellij-org/zellij"
category: "Developer Tools"
framework: "Custom Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "zellij-org/zellij"
  github_stars: 30894
---

# Zellij Terminal Workspace and Multiplexer

Zellij is a Rust-powered terminal workspace and multiplexer with floating panes, WebAssembly plugins, layout persistence, multiplayer collaboration, and a built-in web client. A modern replacement for tmux and screen.

## Installation

Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- cargo install --locked zellij

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- In the project folder, for debug builds run: cargo xtask run
- To run all tests: cargo xtask test

- Source: https://github.com/zellij-org/zellij
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zellij-org/zellij/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/zellij-terminal-workspace-multiplexer/)