# tmux config file
# with help from https://hamvocke.com/blog/a-guide-to-customizing-your-tmux-conf/

# remap prefix from 'C-b' to 'C-a' (easy with caps-lock remap)
unbind C-b
set-option -g prefix C-a
bind-key C-a send-prefix

# split panes using | and -
bind | split-window -h
bind - split-window -v
unbind '"'
unbind %

# switch panes using alt-arrow without prefix
bind -n M-Left select-pane -L
bind -n M-Right select-pane -R
bind -n M-Up select-pane -U
bind -n M-Down select-pane -D

# enable mouse control
set -g mouse on

# don't rename windows automatically
set-option -g allow-rename off

# faster, snappier
set -g escape-time 0
set -g history-limit 200000

# use 256 colors + better terminal features
set -g default-terminal "tmux-256color"
set -as terminal-features ",xterm-256color:RGB"
set -g focus-events on

# Start windows/panes at 1 (more human, less C)
set -g base-index 1
setw -g pane-base-index 1

# Renumber windows when one is closed
set -g renumber-windows on

# Status bar: simple + useful
set -g status-interval 5
set -g status-left-length 40
set -g status-right-length 120
set -g status-left " #[bold]#S #[default]"
set -g status-right " %Y-%m-%d %H:%M "

# Reduce “my panes renamed themselves” chaos
set -g allow-rename off
setw -g automatic-rename on