Windows Terminal Microsoft Corporation
winget install --id=Microsoft.WindowsTerminal -e The new Windows Terminal, a tabbed command line experience for Windows.
Windows Terminal is a modern host application for command-line shells designed to provide a flexible, efficient, and customizable experience for users on Windows. It supports multiple tabs and panes, enabling seamless switching between different shells or workflows, and offers enhanced performance with GPU-accelerated text rendering.
Key Features:
- Multiple profiles supporting Command Prompt, PowerShell, bash (via WSL), and other command-line applications.
- Tab tearout functionality to create new windows or merge existing ones.
- Customizable color schemes, themes, and shortcuts to tailor the terminal experience.
- Unicode and UTF-8 character support for displaying a wide range of languages and special characters.
- Background image and GIF support for personalized styling.
- Command-line arguments for launching Windows Terminal in specific configurations.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers, IT professionals, and power users who require a versatile command-line environment. Windows Terminal enhances productivity by streamlining workflows, improving performance, and offering extensive customization options to suit individual preferences. It can be installed via winget, ensuring easy setup on supported systems.