RMUX
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What both publish
| Fact | RMUX | Séance |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | SDK automation includes typed session, window, and pane handles, structured snapshots, keyboard and mouse input, waits, and pane events. | The seance ctl command communicates with the running app over a Unix domain socket; commands support JSON output and can manage workspaces and panes, send input, and read terminal output. |
| Installation | Install options include package managers, prebuilt installers, and Cargo; the docs say quick installers verify SHA256. | The maker lists Arch Linux AUR, Nix flake, and x86_64 AppImage installation options. |
| License | RMUX is dual-licensed under MIT or Apache License 2.0. | Séance is released under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | RMUX is a local terminal multiplexer for persistent, scriptable terminal sessions and terminal automation. | Séance is a scrolling terminal multiplexer that tracks AI coding agent sessions. |
RMUX plans
- RMUXFree
Séance plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick RMUX if…
RMUX suits developers who want persistent local terminal sessions or programmatic control through an SDK. Its browser sharing and access roles may also suit people who need to share a pane or session with others.
Pick Séance if…
Séance suits Linux users who want a shared terminal workspace for monitoring several AI coding agent sessions. Its command interface may also suit users who want to manage panes or read terminal output programmatically.