I auto rename the tab to the program that is running currently. So visually scan the window list for vim, then hit the prefix followed by the number of the wind

I auto rename the tab to the program that is running currently. So visually scan the window list for vim, then hit the prefix followed by the number of the window. But if you really need alt-tab, I can see why this won't work (unless you manage to integrate tmux windows into your window manager).