How to install gitmux
brew install gitmux gitmux use case
Display real-time Git status information directly within the tmux status bar.
When to use gitmux
- When a user wants a persistent visual indicator of Git branch and working directory state within a tmux session.
- When customizing a terminal environment to be shell-agnostic across Bash, Zsh, and Fish.
- When monitoring Git status without manual execution of 'git status' commands.
When not to use gitmux
- When not using tmux as a terminal multiplexer.
- When a full-featured terminal Git UI (like Tig or Lazygit) is required for staging or committing.
- When working in a non-Git version controlled environment.
gitmux features
- · Shell-agnostic operation
- · Highly customizable layout and symbols
- · Discrete mode (hides when not in a Git repo)
- · Easy installation via Homebrew, AUR, or binary
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