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zellij

Key binding cheatsheet for the Zellij terminal multiplexer (default keybindings). Ask in plain language for the relevant shortcuts, or run cheatsheet for the full terse table. Deterministic — it prints a pre-baked reference, so results are instant.

Source: Zellij docs · Cheatsheet

Usage

/zellij cheatsheet      # full terse cheatsheet (fits one screen)
/zellij panes           # split / switch / floating panes
/zellij resize          # resize & move panes
/zellij tabs            # tab management
/zellij sessions        # detach / attach / quit
/zellij modes           # the modal Ctrl-<key> map

Examples

/zellij panes

Ctrl-p then n/d/r    New pane / split down / split right
Ctrl-p then f        Toggle fullscreen
Ctrl-p then w        Toggle floating panes
Alt-n · Alt-h/j/k/l  New pane · move focus (direct, no mode)

/zellij sessions

Ctrl-o then d        Detach session
Ctrl-q               Quit Zellij
zellij attach <name> Attach (-c to create) · zellij ls to list

Grounding

Bindings are Zellij's default preset, verified against the shipped default config and cross-checked with the docs and community cheatsheet. The skill states the modal model up front: press Ctrl-<key> to enter a mode (Pane/Tab/Resize/Move/Scroll/Session), act with single keys, then Enter/Esc to return to Normal; Alt-* bindings work directly.

Released under the MIT License.