Trying to use emacs like a terminal multiplexer: Is there any way to restore window/tab layouts?

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  1. persp-mode.el

    named perspectives(set of buffers/window configs) for emacs

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  3. tabspaces

  4. workgroups2

    Workgroups2 - Emacs session manager

    I use https://github.com/pashinin/workgroups2 to reload layouts. Might be what you're looking for.

  5. burly.el

    Save and restore frames and windows with their buffers in Emacs

    Install https://github.com/alphapapa/burly.el

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