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.
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# 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/)
