Testing with libtmux

LibTmux.Testing is a separate package. TmuxTestFactory creates a temporary hierarchy whose scope is disposed with await using. Use a bounded predicate wait for state assertions. The complete capture program shows ownership with Server.CreateOwnedAsync and a cancellation token in a standalone executable.

Run a complete example¶

Capture pane output includes a complete .NET executable, imports, dependency setup and cleanup. Its output check fails when the expected line does not arrive before the deadline. Start with that program when adapting the pattern to your own test runner.

Keep server ownership explicit¶

Give each test a private socket and a known tmux configuration. Stop the server the test creates, including when startup or an assertion fails. Preserve the original failure and report cleanup errors so a leaked server remains visible.

A connection to an existing server has a different lifetime. The attach program leaves that server running and lets its launcher own cleanup.

Wait for the state you assert¶

Wait for the actual output or completion condition with a deadline. Sending keys returning successfully does not establish that the application finished. Capturing output explains the difference between a screen snapshot and a stream of output.