Zellij 0.46 expands the terminal multiplexer with an optional built-in terminal that runs locally while preserving the existing way of using Zellij inside another terminal or on a remote server. The new terminal shares Zellij’s text-based interface and adds a tray icon on Linux, macOS, and Windows for managing sessions and notifications. A new attention inbox identifies which pane, tab, and session needs input, using the OSC7501 protocol supported by many programs. Session and pane previews let users inspect other workspaces or issue a quick command without switching into them.
The release also adds a runtime settings screen linked to configuration files, plus a theme editor with contrast checks. Mouse features include a configurable right-click menu and Ctrl-drag placement of floating panes; users can switch pane stacks between horizontal and vertical layouts or temporarily hide the interface. Rust developers can now embed Zellij as a library in their own applications. Looking ahead, the project aims to grow from a terminal multiplexer into a terminal-first desktop environment where graphical apps can run alongside terminal panes and tabs, without abandoning existing workflows. Zellij remains free and open source, and its developer asks for community donations to sustain development.
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