/**
 * Multiplexer factory - creates the appropriate multiplexer instance
 */
import type { MultiplexerConfig } from '../config/schema';
import type { Multiplexer } from './types';
/**
 * Create a multiplexer instance based on config.
 *
 * Do not cache instances: tmux/zellij integrations may depend on
 * per-process environment like TMUX_PANE/ZELLIJ, which should be captured
 * fresh for each plugin context.
 */
export declare function getMultiplexer(config: MultiplexerConfig): Multiplexer | null;
/**
 * Clear the multiplexer cache (useful for testing)
 */
export declare function clearMultiplexerCache(): void;
/**
 * Get the effective multiplexer type for auto mode
 * Returns the actual type that would be used (tmux/zellij/none)
 */
export declare function getAutoMultiplexerType(): 'tmux' | 'zellij' | 'none';
/**
 * Start background availability check for a multiplexer
 */
export declare function startAvailabilityCheck(config: MultiplexerConfig): void;