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cmux

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

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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

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

cmux was founded in 2024 by Austin Wang and Lawrence Chen.

AWAustin Wang
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.
LCLawrence Chen
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.