Windows Terminal v1.25.2733.0 - Modern Command-Line App for Windows
Windows Terminal is Microsoft's modern, opensource terminal for Windows 11 and 10: tabs, panes, GPUaccelerated text rendering, themes, and profiles...
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About & Overview: Windows Terminal: Modern Command-Line App for Windows
Windows Terminal is Microsoft's modern, open-source terminal for Windows 11 and 10: tabs, panes, GPU-accelerated text rendering, themes, and profiles for PowerShell, Command Prompt, WSL, and SSH in one window. Version 1.25.2733.0 is the latest stable. It replaces the creaky old console with something developers actually enjoy — free, MIT-licensed, and endlessly customizable.
How to Install & Verify Windows Terminal
Download Windows Terminal from the official vendor link on this page.
Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen installation steps.
Start Windows Terminal from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
Frequently Asked Questions & Verification Guide
Is Windows Terminal free?
Yes — free and MIT-licensed open source from Microsoft.
Does Windows Terminal replace Command Prompt?
It hosts Command Prompt, PowerShell, WSL, and SSH as tabs and panes in one modern window — the old console still exists underneath for compatibility.
How do I add Git Bash to Windows Terminal?
Add a profile pointing at the Git Bash executable. Windows Terminal auto-detects many shells; the rest take a single JSON entry.
What is quake mode?
A dropdown terminal summoned with a global hotkey (Win+`), inspired by classic game consoles — handy for quick commands without leaving your work.