| name | tmux-interactive-sessions |
| description | Manage interactive terminal sessions using tmux. Use for REPLs, long-running processes, interactive CLIs, or commands needing persistent state. |
tmux Interactive Sessions
Use the loaded mcp__tmux__* tools for interactive terminal work.
When to Use This
- REPLs: python, node, irb, psql, sqlite3
- Long-running processes: dev servers, watch commands, builds
- Interactive CLIs: htop, vim, less
- Persistent state: when
cd,source, orexportmust persist
Workflow
- find-session first to reuse existing, else create-session
- list-panes to get paneId
- execute-command with
rawMode: truefor REPLs - capture-pane after rawMode commands to see output
- kill-session when done
Key Insight
The standard execute-command wraps commands with markers to detect completion. This breaks REPLs and interactive apps. Use:
rawMode: true— for REPLs, interactive promptsnoEnter: true— for TUI navigation (sends keystrokes only)
After either, use capture-pane to see results.