Project Switcher CLI
for Terminal Workspaces.
Two keystrokes.
son finds your recent repos, fuzzy-searches them with fzf, and opens ready-made terminal workspaces in tmux, WezTerm, or iTerm2 with split panes, editors, and startup hooks.
Also available via go install · macOS · Linux
Search Projects with fzf
and Frecency Ranking.
Launch split-pane workspaces with editors and startup hooks. Designed for developers who value their time.
Smart Discovery
Scans your dev directories automatically. Zero config. Finds every repo, every project, every time.
Multi-Terminal
Native support for iTerm2, tmux, and WezTerm. Uses whichever you have, adapts to its API.
Fuzzy Search
Powered by fzf. Type a few characters, find any project instantly. Frecency-sorted for smarter defaults.
Custom Layouts
Single pane, split, 3-pane, or grid. Define per-project or use smart defaults based on project type.
Editor Integration
Launches VS Code, Cursor, Zed, or Neovim alongside your terminal panes. One command, full workspace.
Startup Hooks
Auto-run commands per project. Start dev servers, set env vars, activate venvs. All from .son.toml.
Switch Between Projects in Terminal — Fast.
Install son on macOS or Linux. From zero to a fully configured workspace in under 60 seconds.
Install
One command. Homebrew or Go install. No dependencies, no runtime, no bloat.
$ brew install abdussamet032/tap/sonRun
Type son. See your projects sorted by recent activity and frequency. Pick one with fuzzy search.
$ sonCode
Your terminal opens with the layout you want, editor ready, dev server running. Zero to productive in under a second.
$ # you're already codingson vs tmuxinator, zoxide, and Manual Setup
Looking for a tmuxinator alternative? See how son compares to existing terminal session managers and directory jumpers.
| Feature | son | tmuxinator | zoxide | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero-config project discovery | ||||
| Frecency sorting | ||||
| Fuzzy search (fzf) | ||||
| Multi-terminal support | tmux only | |||
| Custom split layouts | ||||
| Editor integration | ||||
| Startup hooks | ||||
| Per-project config | ||||
| Single binary, no runtime | n/a |
Install son on macOS and Linux
One command. Start switching between projects immediately. No config files, no setup wizard, no tutorials needed.
$ brew install abdussamet032/tap/son$ go install github.com/abdussamet032/son@latest