idvoretskyi/tmux-config

Personal tmux configuration

Tmux Powerline Configuration

A modern, lightweight tmux configuration with powerline-style theming and Nord color scheme.

Features

• Powerline-style status bar with clean segments and separators
• Nord color scheme for a modern, easy-on-the-eyes appearance
• Improved key bindings with vim-style navigation
• Mouse support enabled
• True color support for modern terminals
• Performance optimized settings

Key Bindings

Prefix Key

• Changed from Ctrl-b to Ctrl-a (more ergonomic)

Pane Management

• Prefix + | - Split horizontally
• Prefix + - - Split vertically
• Alt + Arrow Keys - Navigate panes (no prefix needed)
• Prefix + h/j/k/l - Vim-style pane navigation
• Prefix + H/J/K/L - Resize panes

Window Management

• Alt + 1-5 - Quick window selection (no prefix needed)
• Prefix + c - New window in current path

Other

• Prefix + r - Reload configuration
• Copy mode uses vi key bindings

Installation

1. Copy the configuration to your home directory:

   cp .tmux.conf ~/.tmux.conf

2. Reload tmux configuration:

   tmux source-file ~/.tmux.conf

3. Or restart tmux for full effect

Status Bar Layout

[Session Name] │ Window1 │ ►Window2◄ │ Window3               15:30 │ 15-Aug │ hostname

The status bar includes:

• Left: Current session name with powerline styling
• Center: Window list with active window highlighted
• Right: Time, date, and hostname in powerline segments

Customization

The configuration uses Nord color scheme variables that can be easily modified. Key color variables are defined at the top of the styling section.

Requirements

• tmux 2.9+ (for true color support)
• A terminal with 256 color support
• Nerd Fonts or powerline fonts for best appearance (optional)

Enjoy your enhanced tmux experience! 🚀

Maintainer

Maintained by Ihor Dvoretskyi (@idvoretskyi) — ihor@linux.com