feat: Add tmux integration with multi-backend support#1
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Implements comprehensive tmux and GNU Screen support through a function-based abstraction layer, allowing seamless switching between terminal multiplexers. Features: - Auto-detection with tmux preference (override via $HS_BACKEND) - 9 backend abstraction functions for all multiplexer operations - Session name validation (tmux restricts periods, colons, spaces) - Debug mode support via $HS_DEBUG environment variable - Backend indicator in UI header Backend-specific optimizations: - tmux: Uses format variables for metadata (faster) - screen: Uses socket file stats and ps parsing (compatible) Breaking changes: - Header changed from "There are N screen(s)" to "hip-screen (BACKEND) - N session(s)" - tmux users cannot create sessions with periods, colons, or spaces Documentation: - Updated CLAUDE.md with backend architecture details - Rewrote README.md with backend selection guide - Added troubleshooting section for common issues
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Summary
This PR implements comprehensive tmux and GNU Screen support through a function-based abstraction layer, allowing hip-screen to seamlessly work with both terminal multiplexers.
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Core Implementation
$HS_BACKENDto override,$HS_DEBUGfor diagnosticsBackend-Specific Optimizations
#{session_name},#{session_attached},#{session_activity})UI Updates
hip-screen (tmux)orhip-screen (screen)Documentation
CLAUDE.mdwith complete backend architecture detailsREADME.mdwith backend selection guide, requirements, and troubleshootingBreaking Changes
.), colons (:), or spaces (validation added)Testing
Automated
Manual
Backward Compatibility
export HS_BACKEND=screen)Migration Guide
For screen users who want to keep using screen:
export HS_BACKEND=screenFor users wanting to switch to tmux:
sudo apt install tmux(or brew/yum)hs- will auto-detect tmux