cWmux for Windows.
Split panes. Tabbed workspaces. A socket API for AI agents. A high-performance desktop app built with Rust and Tauri.
Modern Terminal Management
A native Windows application designed for power users and AI agents alike.
Graphical Splits
Native vertical and horizontal splits with high-DPI support.
Workspace Sidebar
Organize your tasks into workspaces, then create, rename, and close them directly from the UI.
AI-Ready API
JSON-RPC over named pipes. Let your AI agent manage your environment.
Any Shell
Integrated support for PowerShell, CMD, WSL, and more.
Custom Themes
A beautiful, modern UI that follows your system's dark/light mode.
Blazing Fast
Built with Rust for near-zero overhead and maximum reliability.
~/wmux $ ls src/ tests/ docs/ Cargo.toml Cargo.lock README.md LICENSE ~/wmux $ cargo run Compiling wmux v0.1.0 Finished release [optimized] Running `target/release/wmux.exe`
~/wmux $ cargo test running 62 tests test input::prefix_key ... ok test split_tree::split_h ... ok test split_tree::split_v ... ok test commands::dispatch ... ok test result: ok. 62 passed
~/wmux $ git status On branch main nothing to commit, working tree clean ~/wmux $ _
Get started in seconds
Download the installer or build it from source.
Download the Latest Release
GitHub Releases →Or build with Cargo:
$ cargo install tauri-cli $ git clone https://github.com/fernandomenuk/wmux.git $ cd wmux/crates/wmux-app $ cargo tauri build
Looking for the CLI? The wmux-cli project has been archived in favor of the desktop experience.
Frequently asked questions
What shells does wmux support?
PowerShell, cmd, WSL bash, nushell, or anything. Set with the --shell flag or WMUX_SHELL environment variable.
What Windows versions work?
Windows 10 1809+ (ConPTY required). Best experience in Windows Terminal.
How is this different from cmux in WSL?
wmux is native Windows. No Linux subsystem, no translation layer. Your Windows shells, your Windows paths, your Windows tools.
Can AI agents use wmux?
Yes. The JSON-RPC socket API lets agents spawn terminals, send commands, and read output programmatically via named pipes.
Is it free?
Yes, MIT licensed. Open source forever.