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Muxforge Tmux Plugin Manager

Muxforge Tmux Plugin Manager

by techalchemist·Apr 21, 2026·4 points·0 comments
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Lock files for tmux plugins solve the reproducibility nightmare TPM ignores.

Strengths
  • •Lock file ensures exact plugin versions match across different machines.
  • •Single Go binary removes dependency on external scripts or git clones.
  • •Managed config block keeps plugin declarations separate from manual settings.
Weaknesses
  • •TPM is already installed on most machines; migration friction is high.
  • •Niche tool for tmux users managing multiple servers specifically.
Target Audience

DevOps engineers, Terminal power users

Similar To

TPM · chezmoi · GNU Stow

Post Description

Muxforge is a single Go binary that manages tmux plugins the way you'd expect in 2026.

No need to fiddle with adding the plugin the tmux.conf and then installing. You can manage plugins directly with muxforge.

Lock file for reproducibility, one-command migration from TPM, and a managed block in your tmux.conf that keeps plugin declarations clean without touching the rest of your config.

Works with stow and dotfile managers, the lock file is designed to live in version control.

MIT licensed. Would love the feedback.

https://muxforge.dev

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