Hey there! If you’re a fan of Tmux, just like I am, then you know how powerful and flexible it can be. But with all that power comes a need for organization, and that’s where renaming windows comes in. You may ask, ‘Why should I rename my Tmux windows?’ Well, it helps in keeping your work organized and helps you navigate between different sessions efficiently. In this post, I’m going to walk you through the simple steps of renaming a window in Tmux. Let’s dive right in!
If Tmux is new territory for you, the basics of Tmux is your roadmap. For the Tmux experts, let’s hit the fast-forward button!
Let’s say you have already created one or more tmux sessions, with several windows and panes. We will discuss how you can rename a tmux window to access it easily directly by its name.
Rename a Tmux Window using Ctrl-B + comma keyboard shortcut
Let’s consider the case where you are inside a tmux window i.e., your cursor is active in a pane in the window you wish to rename.
You can use the following keyboard shortcut to rename a window-
Prefix + ,By default the prefix is Ctrl-B, so to rename tmux window you can run the following command-
Ctrl-B + ,Now you can type the name of the window that you want and press the ENTER key on the keyboard.
So, there you have it! I believe that renaming your Tmux windows will revolutionize your workflow, making it much easier to stay organized and focused. Remember, a well-named window is much more than just a label; it’s a signpost guiding your way through the work you’re doing. I hope this guide has been helpful and that you now feel confident renaming your Tmux windows. Stay tuned for more tips to enhance your Tmux experience!
You can also check out the complete tmux cheatsheet of keyboard shortcuts and mouse shortcuts.
