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Hold up — this isn't real.

ZeroMux is a satirical project. It does not exist. There is nothing to install.

Please do not paste random curl | bash commands into your terminal. That's how you get malware, not a minimalist terminal.

Use real tmux instead
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ZeroMux
v1.0.0: Splitting is now a fatal error

The Anti-Multiplexer

Stop context switching. Start focusing. ZeroMux opens exactly one terminal window and violently refuses to split panes. For your own good.

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zeromux — bash — 80x24
user@host:~$ zeromux start
[INFO] ZeroMux initialized. One pane to rule them all.
user@host:~$ zeromux split-window -h
FATAL ERROR: Context switching detected.
> Request denied. You have unfinished business in the current pane.
user@host:~$ tmux attach
WARNING: Legacy multiplexer detected. Executing 'killall tmux'...
[OK] Distractions eliminated.
user@host:~$

Actively rejected by engineers at

Amazon
Google
Meta
Microsoft

Features you won't find anywhere else.

Because we explicitly removed them. ZeroMux is built on the principle of subtraction. Less is more. One is everything.

Absolute Singularity

One pane. One process. Total clarity. If you need to run a server and edit code, buy a second monitor. Or a second laptop.

Anti-Distraction Engine

Attempts to use Ctrl+B % are intercepted and logged to your manager. Stay on task.

Infinite Scrollback

Because you only have one window, you better read it carefully. We store your entire session history in RAM until it crashes.

Configuration is an illusion of control.

Other multiplexers offer thousands of configuration options. Keybindings, status bars, colors, layouts.

ZeroMux offers exactly zero. We have made all the correct decisions for you. Your ~/.zeromux.conf file is read-only and empty.

  • No custom keybindings to forget.
  • No status bar to distract you with the time.
  • 100% focus on the blinking cursor.
~/.zeromux.conf
Read Only 
# ZeroMux Configuration File
# DO NOT EDIT. Changes will be aggressively reverted.

set-option -g allow-splits false
set-option -g status-bar none
set-option -g mouse off # Use your keyboard, coward

# Attempting to bind split keys will trigger
# the 'shame' protocol.
bind-key % run-shell "echo 'No.' && sleep 5"
bind-key " run-shell "echo 'Still no.' && sleep 5"

What "users" are saying

"I used to have 4 panes open: vim, a server, logs, and htop. Now I just have vim. I don't know if my server is running, but my code looks great."

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Alex D.
10x Engineer (Self-Proclaimed)

"ZeroMux cured my ADHD. When I try to switch tasks, it literally insults me in the terminal. It's the tough love I needed."

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Sarah K.
Recovering Tmux Addict

"This is the worst piece of software I have ever used. It actively prevents me from doing my job. I can't uninstall it."

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John M.
Former User

How we stack up.

A fair and completely unbiased comparison.

Feature tmux GNU Screen ZeroMux
Split panes BANNED
Multiple windows ILLEGAL
Session persistence Until RAM runs out
Configuration options ~400 ~200 0
Learning curve Steep Steep Flat (nothing to learn)
Judges you AGGRESSIVELY
Deletes competitors on install

Frequently Argued Questions

Can I run two commands at once?

No. Finish one thing before starting another. This is basic life advice that tmux made you forget.

What if I need to monitor logs while editing code?

Print them out on paper. We believe in physical artifacts. Alternatively, trust that the logs are fine. They probably are.

How do I uninstall ZeroMux?

You don't. ZeroMux has marked your /usr/local/bin as read-only and shredded the uninstall script. This is a commitment, not a trial.

Is this a real project?

ZeroMux is a satire and parody. It's a love letter to every developer who has spent more time configuring tmux than actually writing code. No terminals were harmed in the making of this website.

Why does the install command use --force?

Because consent is implied when you've already read this far.

Ready to do less?

Installation is simple. We just delete your other multiplexers.

$
curl -sL https://zeromux.dev/install.sh | bash --force

Requires root privileges. Will format drive if tmux is detected.

Disclaimer: ZeroMux is a satirical project and does not exist as real software. Please do not run the command above. It leads nowhere (for now). If you want a real terminal multiplexer, try tmux or zellij.