diff --git a/etc/xdg/autostart/footclient-tmux.desktop b/etc/xdg/autostart/footclient-tmux.desktop
new file mode 100644
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+[Desktop Entry]
+Type=Application
+Exec=footclient -m tmux
+Icon=foot
+Terminal=false
+Name=Foot Client running tmux