What is the key difference between Tmux and Tmux MCP?

Tmux belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Tmux MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tmux or Tmux MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Tmux and Tmux MCP free or paid?

Tmux operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tmux MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tmux lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Tmux MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tmux and Tmux MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Tmux vs Tmux MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tmux and Tmux MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Tmux

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Tmux MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tmux if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tmux MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Tmux when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Tmux Details

Choose Tmux MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Tmux MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Tmux Developer Tools	Tmux MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Drive one tmux server: sessions, windows, panes, and the output they produce.	MCP server for tmux — browse sessions, capture output, send commands.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tmux Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Tmux MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Tmux Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmux": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmux"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tmux MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tmux-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tmux-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Tmux is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tmux MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Tmux when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Tmux MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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