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tmux-open — Open Files and URLs

Opens files, URLs, and file paths selected in copy mode using the system's default application.

Status on This Server​

Not installed. Optional plugin.

Installation​

~/.tmux.conf
set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tmux-open'

Then press Ctrl+Space I to install.

Usage​

In copy mode, highlight a URL or file path and press o:

  • URLs → Opens in default browser
  • Files → Opens with system default application (e.g., xdg-open on Linux)
  • File paths with line numbers → Opens in editor at that line

Options​

# Open command (default: xdg-open on Linux, open on macOS)
set -g @open-cmd 'firefox'

# Editor for files (default: $EDITOR or vi)
set -g @open-editor 'code'