I measured my tmux statusbar at 15% of a core and replaced the forks
What it is
What it does
A tmux plugin that improves the performance of the statusbar by replacing multiple processes with a single daemon process.
Problem
Reduces the CPU usage and improves the speed of the tmux statusbar.
Who pays
tmux users
Competition
The niche might be somewhat saturated as tmux is a widely used terminal multiplexer with various existing plugins.
Weaknesses
No clear monetization strategy, Lack of support information such as GitHub or pricing details
What could be built instead
Opportunity
Create a user-friendly installation process or offer additional features for advanced users.
Vertical niche
Yes, can create vertical SaaS for developers who use tmux regularly.
MVP
A simplified version of the tmux statusbar that caches in memory and efficiently updates the display.
Differentiation
By significantly reducing the CPU usage while maintaining functionality.
AI opportunity
AI can help to analyze user behavior and optimize statusbar settings for performance.