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---
title: CLI Reference
description: Command-line interface for cmuxterm
---
# CLI Reference
cmuxterm includes a command-line tool for controlling the terminal from scripts and other tools.
## Installation
The CLI is bundled with cmuxterm. Inside cmuxterm terminals, it's available automatically. For external use:
```bash
# Create symlink to CLI
sudo ln -sf "/Applications/cmuxterm.app/Contents/MacOS/cmuxterm" /usr/local/bin/cmuxterm
```
## Global Options
| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `--socket PATH` | Use a custom socket path |
| `--json` | Output in JSON format |
| `--tab ID` | Target a specific tab |
| `--panel ID` | Target a specific panel |
## Environment Variables
| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `CMUX_SOCKET_PATH` | Default socket path |
| `CMUX_TAB_ID` | Default tab ID |
| `CMUX_PANEL_ID` | Default panel ID |
## Commands
### Tab Management
#### list-tabs
List all open tabs.
```bash
cmuxterm list-tabs
cmuxterm list-tabs --json
```
#### new-tab
Create a new tab.
```bash
cmuxterm new-tab
```
#### select-tab
Switch to a specific tab.
```bash
cmuxterm select-tab --tab <tab-id>
```
#### current-tab
Get the current tab info.
```bash
cmuxterm current-tab
cmuxterm current-tab --json
```
#### close-tab
Close a tab.
```bash
cmuxterm close-tab --tab <tab-id>
```
### Split Management
#### new-split
Create a new split pane.
```bash
cmuxterm new-split right
cmuxterm new-split down
cmuxterm new-split left
cmuxterm new-split up
```
#### list-panels
List panels in the current tab.
```bash
cmuxterm list-panels
cmuxterm list-panels --json
```
#### focus-panel
Focus a specific panel.
```bash
cmuxterm focus-panel --panel <panel-id>
```
### Input Commands
#### send
Send text to the terminal.
```bash
cmuxterm send "echo hello"
cmuxterm send "ls -la\n" # Include newline to execute
```
#### send-key
Send a key press.
```bash
cmuxterm send-key enter
cmuxterm send-key tab
cmuxterm send-key escape
```
#### send-panel
Send text to a specific panel.
```bash
cmuxterm send-panel --panel <panel-id> "command"
```
#### send-key-panel
Send a key press to a specific panel.
```bash
cmuxterm send-key-panel --panel <panel-id> enter
```
### Notifications
#### notify
Send a notification.
```bash
cmuxterm notify --title "Title" --body "Message body"
cmuxterm notify --title "Title" --subtitle "Subtitle" --body "Body"
```
#### list-notifications
List all notifications.
```bash
cmuxterm list-notifications
cmuxterm list-notifications --json
```
#### clear-notifications
Clear all notifications.
```bash
cmuxterm clear-notifications
```
### Utility
#### ping
Check if cmuxterm is running and responsive.
```bash
cmuxterm ping
```
## Examples
### Build Script with Notification
```bash
#!/bin/bash
npm run build
if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
cmuxterm notify --title "✓ Build Success" --body "Ready to deploy"
else
cmuxterm notify --title "✗ Build Failed" --body "Check the logs"
fi
```
### Create Tab and Run Command
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# Create a new tab
result=$(cmuxterm new-tab --json)
tab_id=$(echo "$result" | jq -r '.id')
# Select the new tab
cmuxterm select-tab --tab "$tab_id"
# Send a command
cmuxterm send "npm run dev\n"
```
### Monitor Multiple Tabs
```bash
#!/bin/bash
# List all tabs and their directories
cmuxterm list-tabs --json | jq -r '.tabs[] | "\(.title): \(.directory)"'
```