tmux_read
Read last N lines from a pane (satisfies read guard)
How to use it
tmux_read is exposed by the Tmux Bridge MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the tmux_read tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Tmux Bridge MCP
npx tmux-bridge-mcp setupOther tools in Tmux Bridge MCP (8)
Diagnose tmux connectivity issues
Print current pane's tmux ID
Send special keys -- Enter, Escape, C-c, etc. (requires prior read)
List all panes with target ID, process, label, and working directory
Send message with auto-prepended sender info (requires prior read)
Label a pane for easy targeting (e.g., "claude", "gemini")
Look up pane ID by label
Type text into a pane without pressing Enter (requires prior read)