zellij-org/zellij

Published on Aug 30, 2026
★ 35.9k Rust

Replace complex tmux configs with an instant modern terminal workspace

Stop struggling with arcane tmux configuration files.

Launch full multi-pane workspaces with a single command.

First, start Zellij instantly without any setup. It provides a clean status bar showing keyboard shortcuts, active tabs, and responsive session controls.

cargo / brew · zero configuration startup

Floating panes and responsive layout management out of the box.

Second, press Alt+F to toggle floating panes on demand, or rearrange layouts without losing your command history.

floating panes · automatic responsive tiling

WebAssembly plugin engine runs isolated extension modules.

Third, Zellij features a secure WebAssembly plugin system, allowing you to write custom terminal widgets in any language.

WebAssembly plugins · multi-language support

Open source on GitHub: 22,000 stars and MIT licensed.

It is completely open source in Rust under the MIT license with over twenty-two thousand stars on GitHub.

github.com/zellij-org/zellij · MIT License