Replacing tmux and GNU screen with Emacs

a year ago

Emacs can replace terminal multiplexers like tmux and GNU screen for most tasks.
Emacs offers client-server architecture, allowing persistent sessions similar to tmux.
Running shells and terminal emulators within Emacs is possible with commands like M-x shell, M-x term, and M-x vterm.
Emacs provides advanced window management, including splitting windows, switching buffers, and managing frames.
Emacs can handle long-running processes, detach/reattach sessions, and manage remote workflows via Tramp.
Key bindings in terminal Emacs may clash with terminal settings, leading to usability issues.
Emacs lacks some terminal features like full terminal emulation for certain applications without third-party packages.
Windowing features in Emacs (frames, buffers, tabs) differ from multiplexers but offer powerful alternatives.
Emacs workflows can integrate local and remote tasks efficiently, reducing reliance on terminal multiplexers.

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