cmux
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · 2 known investors
A native macOS terminal application built on libghostty that features vertical tabs, split panes, notification alerts, and a programmable API for developers working with AI coding agents and terminal-based workflows.
Also known as Manaflow
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareOpen SourceAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
cmux was founded in 2024 by Austin Wang and Lawrence Chen.
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Austin Wangin𝕏Founder & CEOAustin Wang is a Yale physics graduate who previously worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is co-founder and CEO of Manaflow, where he is developing an open source terminal tool.
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Lawrence Chenin𝕏CofounderLawrence Chen is a Berkeley graduate who co-founded Manaflow and previously worked at Minion AI. He is currently developing cmux.com, an open source terminal designed for coding agents.
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- What does cmux do?
- A native macOS terminal application built on libghostty that features vertical tabs, split panes, notification alerts, and a programmable API for developers working with AI coding agents and terminal-based workflows.
- Who founded cmux?
- cmux was founded by Austin Wang, Lawrence Chen in 2024.
- Who are cmux's investors?
- cmux's investors include Scribble Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is cmux headquartered?
- cmux is headquartered in San Francisco, US.