Windows Terminal

Windows Terminal provides a host for command‑line shells on Windows, including Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Bash via the Windows Subsystem for Linux. It renders text using the GPU, supports Unicode and UTF‑8 characters, and allows multiple tabs and split panes so users can run several sessions side by side. The application also accepts command‑line arguments for launching specific profiles or commands.

The tool is aimed at developers and system administrators who need to work with various shells and scripting environments on Windows. It lets users create custom profiles for each shell, define color schemes, background images, and adjust shortcuts to match personal workflows. Features such as tab tear‑out and drag‑and‑drop enable flexible window management.

Customization is handled through JSON configuration files, where users can specify themes, key bindings, and custom actions. The terminal’s extensibility includes support for Azure Cloud Shell and any WSL distribution, making it a unified interface for diverse command‑line tasks.