dupwin - Linux

Overview

dupwin is a command-line tool used to easily duplicate the current terminal window, preserving the environment, current working directory, and any running processes. It’s a convenient way to create identical workspaces for development, debugging, or running multiple tasks simultaneously.

Syntax

dupwin [options]

Options/Flags

• -h, –help: Display help and usage information.
• -s, –silent: Suppress output messages.
• -n, –name: Specify a custom name for the new window.
• -c, –close: Close the original window after duplication.

Default Values:

• -s, –silent: False
• -n, –name: A random generated name
• -c, –close: False

Examples

• Duplicate current window:

dupwin

• Duplicate current window with custom name:

dupwin -n new_window

• Duplicate current window and close the original:

dupwin -c

• Duplicate current window silently (suppress output):

dupwin -s

Common Issues

• dupwin: command not found: Ensure the command is installed and in your $PATH.
• No visible change: The command may have created a new window but it might be hidden. Check the screen command or use a window manager to find it.
• Permission denied: Check if you have sufficient permissions to create new windows.

Integration

• dupwin can be used in combination with other window management tools like tmux or screen to create more complex workspaces.
• For example, to create a new tmux session with multiple windows, use:

dupwin -c ; tmux new-session -s my_session

Related Commands

• tmux: A terminal multiplexer for managing multiple terminals in a single session.
• byobu: A graphical shell environment that runs inside a terminal window.
• screen: A terminal multiplexer for creating and managing multiple virtual terminals.