zellij ☆

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Description:
Pluggable terminal workspace, with terminal multiplexer as the base feature

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @ZellijDev | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: terminal multiplexer workspace rust developer-tools cli

Install: brew install zellij

About:
Zellij is a terminal workspace with a focus on developer productivity, featuring a built-in terminal multiplexer, layout system, and plugin capabilities. It allows users to manage multiple panes and sessions efficiently while extending functionality through Rust-based plugins. The tool aims to provide a modern, easy-to-configure alternative to tmux with a rich user interface.

Key Features:

Built-in terminal multiplexer with session management
Plugin system for extending functionality (e.g., status bars, file managers)
Declarative layout system for complex window arrangements
Mouse support and modern user interface out of the box
Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)

Use Cases:

Managing multiple terminal sessions and panes in a single window
Developing in remote environments with persistent sessions
Customizing terminal workflows with plugins and layouts

Alternatives:

tmux – More modern defaults and UI, built-in plugin system vs. script-based extensions
screen – Legacy tool; Zellij offers a modern interface and easier configuration
wezterm – WezTerm is a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator; Zellij focuses on workspace/multiplexer features

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 19, 2024 1:21pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	bd5fbde9
Nov 4, 2024 9:58am		0	VERSION_BUMP	d3d0283a