This tool lets two people type in the same Linux terminal at the same time

This tool lets two people type in the same Linux terminal at the same time Afam Onyimadu / MUO By  Afam Onyimadu Published May 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT Afam's experience in tech publishing dates back to 2018, when he worked for Make Tech Easier. Over the years, he has built a reputation for publishing high-quality guides, reviews, tips, and explainer articles, covering Windows, Linux, and open source tools. His work has been featured on top websites, including Technical Ustad, Windows Report, Guiding Tech, Alphr, and Next of Windows. He holds a first degree in Computer Science and is a strong advocate for data privacy and security, with several tips, videos, and tutorials on the subject published on the Fuzo Tech YouTube channel. When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his family, cycling, or tending to his garden. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap When I remotely troubleshoot Linux for people, the process sometimes feels more exhausting than the actual problem. I have had someone share their screen over Discord and, as soon as they zoomed out, the text became blurry. Even with SSH, you still end up describing commands back and forth, so it doesn't completely solve the problem. I tried tmate and found its approach surprisingly fluid. It wasn't screen sharing; rather, it created a live terminal session that allowed two people to join simultaneously. Both can type commands, edit files, and view the output instantly. It's a troubleshooting tool that feels like collaborative editing for the terminal. Using a shared terminal changes how troubleshooting feels Switch from explaining commands to solving the problem together Afam Onyimadu / MUO The first time you log in, it may feel strange: a second cursor movi