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# abduco

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abduco is a lightweight utility letting programs run independently of the controlling terminal. In that matter it's similar to tmux and GNU Screen, but without multiplexing capability.

## Installation

Install the abduco package.

## Session management

`abduco -c SESSION_NAME COMMAND...` will start `COMMAND...` in a session named `SESSION_NAME`, which may be later referenced.

To detach, either press `Ctrl+\` or close the controlling terminal. In both cases the process will remain alive.

To reattach to a `SESSION_NAME`, use `abduco -a SESSION_NAME`.

Invoking `abduco` with no options prints the list of sessions.

## Limitations

The process started in an abduco session retains the `TERM` variable it has been invoked with. While reattaching, a compatible type of terminal must be used.

abduco does not provide multiple windows and multiplexing. If that is needed, use tmux or GNU Screen.

Category:

- Terminal multiplexers