tmux-python / tmux-python/tmuxp

Feature request: `if:` to optionally open windows / panes

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Description

if: could potentially execute python or shell and interpolate environmental variables


windows:
- window_name: window
  if: import os; os.path.isdir(~/work/myproject)

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Research direction

Start by locating the YAML configuration parser and the window/pane creation entry points that handle the example. Clarify the expression language, environment interpolation, failure behavior, and security boundaries before implementation. Done means conditional windows and panes behave consistently with the documented configuration.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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