Zellij
A terminal workspace that combines simplicity with powerful features like floating panes, layouts, multiplayer collaboration, plugins, and browser support. Ideal for developers seeking an enhanced terminal experience.
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Zellij
A terminal workspace that doesn't sacrifice simplicity for power. Zellij provides floating panes, customizable layouts, multiplayer collaboration, plugins, and works directly in your browser. Whether you're managing complex workflows or collaborating with a team, Zellij enhances productivity without overwhelming complexity.
Key Features
- Floating Panes: Arrange terminal panes freely for optimal workspace organization
- Custom Layouts: Save and restore layouts for different workflows or projects
- Multiplayer Collaboration: Share terminal sessions with team members in real-time
- Plugin System: Extend functionality with community-built plugins
- Browser Support: Run Zellij directly in your browser without installation
- Cross-Platform: Native support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Session Management: Persistent sessions that survive terminal restarts
- Keybindings: Customizable keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation
Tech / Self-Hosting
Zellij is a self-hosted terminal workspace that runs entirely on your local machine or server. The software is open source (MIT license) and can be installed via package managers or direct downloads. For teams, Zellij offers a paid hosted session sharing service (currently in beta) at zellij.dev/zellij-online.
Installation options:
- Linux: Package managers (apt, dnf, pacman) or direct download
- macOS: Homebrew or direct download
- Windows: Direct download or WSL support
- Browser: One-click launch via zellij.dev/launch
System Requirements:
- Modern terminal emulator (e.g., iTerm2, Alacritty, Windows Terminal)
- Rust toolchain (for custom builds)
- WebAssembly support (for browser version)