Beyond tmux? YC-Backed Terminal Tool Herder Sparks Discussion
vista8 · x · 2026-08-10
The author shares a review and tutorial for the recently viral terminal tool, Herder. Compared to traditional tmux, Herder not only provides terminal persistence but also enables a wider range of functionalities.
Initially a solo project, Herder recently secured backing from Y Combinator and has gained significant traction on X. While still somewhat Geek-oriented, it shows solid practical potential.
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