System Administration
Manage multiple servers, monitor logs, and run maintenance tasks from one terminal hub. A unified system administration cockpit.
Why imux?
Group servers by role into separate workspaces. Monitor logs across split panes. Receive notifications when long-running tasks complete.
Key Features
- Organize servers into logical workspace groups
- Split-pane log monitoring
- Notification rings for task completion
- SSH credential management in Keychain
- Socket API for automation scripts
Getting Started
Group Your Servers
Create workspaces per server role: web servers, database servers, monitoring, etc. Each workspace holds the terminals and tools for that group.
Monitor Logs in Split Panes
Tail logs from multiple servers in split panes. Watch error logs, access logs, and system logs simultaneously for faster troubleshooting.
Run Maintenance Tasks
Execute maintenance scripts across servers. The notification ring alerts you when long-running tasks complete or require attention.
Automate with the Socket API
Script routine administration tasks using imux's socket API. Send commands to specific terminal surfaces programmatically from your automation tools.
FAQ
How many servers can I manage simultaneously?
There is no hard limit. You can organize hundreds of servers across multiple workspaces. The vertical tab sidebar lets you switch between server groups quickly.
Does imux support SSH key-based authentication?
Yes. imux uses your standard SSH configuration, including key-based authentication, SSH agents, and config host aliases.
Can I broadcast commands to multiple servers?
imux does not have a built-in broadcast feature, but you can use tools like pssh or Ansible in a terminal pane to execute commands across multiple servers.
Is there an audit trail of commands run?
Terminal scrollback history is saved with workspace persistence. For formal audit trails, use your shell's history logging or a terminal recording tool alongside imux.