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Microsoft's next-generation terminal application, incorporating both Windows Terminal and the classic console host (conhost.exe).

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Project Overview

Windows Terminal is Microsoft's next-generation terminal application. This repository contains the source code for Windows Terminal, Windows Terminal Preview, and the classic Windows Console Host (conhost.exe).

Key Features

  • Multi-tab support
  • GPU-accelerated rendering
  • Customizable themes and color schemes
  • Unicode and UTF-8 support
  • Supports PowerShell, Cmd, WSL, and more
  • ColorTool for color scheme management

Target Audience

  • Windows command-line users
  • Developers and system administrators
  • Users who want a modern terminal experience

Quick Start

  1. Recommended installation via Microsoft Store
  2. Or download the installer from GitHub Releases
  3. Or install via winget: winget install Microsoft.WindowsTerminal
  4. Launch and start using

Core Advantages

  • Official Microsoft product, deeply integrated with Windows
  • Open-source and free
  • Continuously updated with rich features
  • Supports multiple command-line environments

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 2004 (build 19041) or later
  • Architectures: x64, arm64
  • Additional Dependencies: None

Notes

  • Some advanced features require newer Windows versions
  • Canary builds are early previews and may be unstable

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