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a simple terminal multiplexer written in Go

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I built speedmux, a libghostty-powered terminal multiplexer

by n89nanda·Mar 1, 2026·4 points·1 comment

AI Analysis

MidShip It

libghostty-powered tmux alternative—but tmux is 30 years stable, and Zellij/Wezterm exist.

Strengths
  • libghostty integration is clever: leverages modern GPU-accelerated terminal rendering instead of basic VT sequences—genuine technical choice
  • Minimal keybindings and clean Go codebase suggest focus on simplicity over feature parity
Weaknesses
  • Minimal feature set: no sessions, no persistence, no scripting, no config file—requires daily-driver work vs tmux/Zellij
  • Crowded market: Zellij (Rust, modern), Wezterm (built-in multiplexing), and tmux (entrenched) already dominate; 'cleaner than tmux' is not a moat
Target Audience

Terminal power users, tmux users

Similar To

tmux · Zellij · Wezterm

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