tmux-config

Pros of .tmux

• More actively maintained with frequent updates
• Extensive documentation and user guide
• Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)

Cons of .tmux

• More complex configuration structure
• Steeper learning curve for beginners
• Potentially overwhelming feature set for simple use cases

Code Comparison

tmux-config:

# Set prefix key to Ctrl-a
unbind-key C-b
set-option -g prefix C-a

# Use Alt-arrow keys to switch panes
bind -n M-Left select-pane -L
bind -n M-Right select-pane -R

.tmux:

# Set prefix key to C-a
set -g prefix C-a
unbind C-b
bind C-a send-prefix

# Vim-like pane switching
bind -r k select-pane -U
bind -r j select-pane -D

Summary

tmux-config offers a simpler, more straightforward configuration suitable for beginners or those preferring a minimal setup. It focuses on essential keybindings and basic customizations.

.tmux provides a more comprehensive and feature-rich configuration, catering to advanced users and offering extensive customization options. It includes additional plugins, themes, and cross-platform compatibility, but may be overwhelming for newcomers to tmux.

Both repositories aim to enhance the tmux experience, but .tmux offers a more polished and actively maintained solution at the cost of increased complexity.

Pros of tmux-config (samoshkin)

• More comprehensive configuration with advanced features like nested tmux sessions
• Includes custom status line with system information and battery status
• Provides detailed documentation and explanations for each configuration option

Cons of tmux-config (samoshkin)

• May be overwhelming for beginners due to its complexity
• Requires additional dependencies for some features (e.g., battery status)

Code Comparison

tmux-config (tony):

set -g prefix C-a
unbind C-b
bind C-a send-prefix

tmux-config (samoshkin):

set -g prefix C-a
unbind-key C-b
bind-key C-a send-prefix

set -g base-index 1
setw -g pane-base-index 1

The samoshkin configuration includes additional settings for window and pane indexing, making it more comprehensive. Both configurations change the prefix key to Ctrl+A, but samoshkin's version uses the more explicit bind-key command.

Overall, tmux-config (samoshkin) offers a more feature-rich and detailed configuration, while tmux-config (tony) provides a simpler, more straightforward setup. The choice between the two depends on the user's needs and experience level with tmux.

Pros of awesome-tmux

• Comprehensive collection of tmux resources, plugins, and tools
• Regularly updated with community contributions
• Provides a broader overview of the tmux ecosystem

Cons of awesome-tmux

• No direct configuration files or setup instructions
• May be overwhelming for beginners due to the large amount of information

Code comparison

tmux-config:

# Set prefix key to Ctrl-a
unbind-key C-b
set-option -g prefix C-a

# Use Alt-arrow keys to switch panes
bind -n M-Left select-pane -L
bind -n M-Right select-pane -R
bind -n M-Up select-pane -U
bind -n M-Down select-pane -D

awesome-tmux:

# No direct configuration code provided
# The repository focuses on listing and describing
# various tmux resources rather than providing
# specific configuration examples

Summary

tmux-config is a personal tmux configuration repository with ready-to-use settings, while awesome-tmux is a curated list of tmux resources, plugins, and tools. tmux-config offers immediate configuration options for users who want a pre-configured setup, whereas awesome-tmux provides a comprehensive overview of the tmux ecosystem, allowing users to explore and choose from a wide range of options to customize their tmux experience.

Pros of tpm

• Provides a plugin management system for tmux, allowing easy installation and updating of plugins
• Supports a wide range of community-created plugins, enhancing tmux functionality
• Offers a more modular approach to tmux configuration

Cons of tpm

• Requires additional setup and configuration compared to a pre-configured solution
• May introduce complexity for users who prefer a simpler, out-of-the-box experience
• Potential for conflicts or incompatibilities between plugins

Code Comparison

tmux-config:

# Set prefix key to Ctrl-a
unbind-key C-b
set-option -g prefix C-a

# Use Alt-arrow keys to switch panes
bind -n M-Left select-pane -L
bind -n M-Right select-pane -R

tpm:

# List of plugins
set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tpm'
set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tmux-sensible'

# Initialize TMUX plugin manager
run '~/.tmux/plugins/tpm/tpm'

tmux-config provides a pre-configured setup with custom keybindings, while tpm focuses on plugin management, allowing users to customize their tmux environment by adding specific plugins.

Pros of tmux-sensible

• Focused on providing sensible default settings for tmux
• Part of the larger tmux-plugins ecosystem, offering better integration with other plugins
• Actively maintained with more recent updates

Cons of tmux-sensible

• Less comprehensive configuration compared to tmux-config
• Requires additional plugins for more advanced features
• May not include some user-specific customizations found in tmux-config

Code Comparison

tmux-sensible:

set -g history-limit 50000
set -g display-time 4000
set -g status-interval 5
set -g default-terminal "screen-256color"
set -g focus-events on

tmux-config:

set -g default-terminal "screen-256color"
set -g history-limit 20000
set -g buffer-limit 20
set -g escape-time 0
set -g display-time 1500

The code snippets show that both repositories set some common tmux options, but tmux-config includes more detailed customizations. tmux-sensible focuses on providing a set of universally beneficial defaults, while tmux-config offers a more opinionated and extensive configuration.

tmux-sensible is designed to be a lightweight, plugin-friendly option that works well with other tmux plugins. In contrast, tmux-config is a standalone configuration that may require more manual adjustments but provides a more comprehensive out-of-the-box setup.

Pros of tmux-themepack

• Offers a wide variety of pre-configured themes (14 in total)
• Includes both powerline and non-powerline options for each theme
• Easy to install and switch between themes

Cons of tmux-themepack

• Limited customization options compared to tmux-config
• Focuses solely on visual themes, lacking additional tmux configurations
• May require manual updates to stay current with tmux changes

Code Comparison

tmux-themepack:

set -g @themepack 'powerline/default/cyan'

tmux-config:

set -g status-left "#[fg=green]#H #[fg=black]• #[fg=green,bright]#(uname -r)#[default]"
set -g status-right "#[fg=green,bg=default,bright]#(tmux-mem-cpu-load) #[fg=red,dim,bg=default]#(uptime | cut -f 4-5 -d ' ' | cut -f 1 -d ',') #[fg=white,bg=default]%a%l:%M:%S %p#[default] #[fg=blue]%Y-%m-%d"

Summary

tmux-themepack provides a collection of ready-to-use themes for tmux, making it easy to change the visual appearance of your tmux sessions. It's ideal for users who want a quick and simple way to customize their tmux look. On the other hand, tmux-config offers more comprehensive customization options, including status bar configurations and key bindings, but requires more manual setup. The choice between the two depends on whether you prioritize ease of use and variety of themes (tmux-themepack) or detailed customization and additional functionality (tmux-config).