Wmux
Windows tmux alternative for AI agents — split terminals for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI with MCP browser automation. No WSL required.
What is Wmux?
Wmux is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to windows tmux alternative for ai agents — split terminals for claude code, codex, gemini cli with mcp browser automation. no wsl required.
Windows tmux alternative for AI agents — split terminals for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI with MCP browser automation. No WSL required.
This server falls under the Browser Automation category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Windows tmux alternative for AI agents — split terminals for
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx wmuxConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Wmux
Wmux is a Windows-native terminal multiplexer and AI agent workspace designed as an alternative to tmux for Windows users who want to run multiple AI coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI) in split terminal panes without WSL. It ships with an MCP server that exposes browser automation, terminal control, workspace management, and agent-to-agent (A2A) communication tools, enabling AI assistants to open browsers, fill forms, capture screenshots, send terminal commands, and coordinate multi-agent tasks. Windows developers use it to build fully automated AI coding and browsing workflows on native Windows without the overhead of WSL.
Prerequisites
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Node.js 18+ (required only if building from source)
- An MCP-compatible AI client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
- winget, Chocolatey, or PowerShell with internet access for installation
Install wmux using winget (recommended)
Install wmux from the Windows Package Manager. This is the simplest installation method and requires no additional build tools.
winget install openwong2kim.wmuxAlternative: install via Chocolatey
If you use Chocolatey as your package manager, install wmux with the choco command.
choco install wmuxAlternative: build from source
To build wmux from source, run the PowerShell install script with the WMUX_FROM_SOURCE flag. This requires Node.js 18+, Python 3.x, and Visual Studio C++ Build Tools.
$env:WMUX_FROM_SOURCE=1; irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openwong2kim/wmux/main/install.ps1 | iexAdd the MCP server to your AI client configuration
Register wmux as an MCP server in your client config file to expose browser automation, terminal, and A2A tools.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wmux": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["wmux"]
}
}
}Launch wmux and start using AI agent tools
Open wmux from the Start menu or command line. Your AI assistant now has access to browser_open, terminal_send, workspace_list, pane_list, and agent-to-agent communication tools for multi-agent coordination.
Wmux Examples
Client configuration
Example claude_desktop_config.json for the wmux MCP server on Windows.
{
"mcpServers": {
"wmux": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["wmux"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts using wmux browser automation, terminal control, and multi-agent tools.
- "Open Chrome and navigate to github.com"
- "Take a screenshot of the current browser window"
- "Fill the search box on the page with 'MCP servers' and press Enter"
- "Send the command 'npm run build' to terminal pane 1"
- "List all open workspace panes"
- "Broadcast a message to all agents: task complete"Troubleshooting Wmux
winget install fails with 'package not found'
Update winget sources first: winget source update. If that fails, try the Chocolatey or from-source installation method.
Browser automation tools not working
Ensure wmux is running as a desktop application before issuing browser commands — the MCP server communicates with the wmux Electron app for browser control. Restart wmux if it was recently installed.
Build from source fails with C++ errors
Install Visual Studio Build Tools (select the 'Desktop development with C++' workload) and ensure Python 3.x is on your PATH. Run 'npm install' manually in the wmux source directory to diagnose missing native module dependencies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wmux
What is Wmux?
Wmux is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that windows tmux alternative for ai agents — split terminals for claude code, codex, gemini cli with mcp browser automation. no wsl required. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Wmux?
Follow the installation instructions on the Wmux GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Wmux?
Wmux works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Wmux free to use?
Yes, Wmux is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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