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Microsoft Terminal combines the new Windows Terminal and the original Windows console host in one project.
About Terminal
Terminal is the Microsoft repository that holds the source code for Windows Terminal, Windows Terminal Preview, and the original Windows console host (conhost.exe), plus shared components, ColorTool, and sample projects for the Windows Console APIs.
It documents installing and running Windows Terminal on Windows 10 2004 (build 19041) or later via the Microsoft Store, GitHub releases, winget, Chocolatey, and Scoop. Manually installed copies do not update automatically and may need the VC++ v14 Desktop Framework Package on older Windows 10 builds.
Key features
- Source code for Windows Terminal and Terminal Preview
- Source code for Windows console host (conhost.exe)
- Shared components used by Terminal and console host
- Sample projects showing Windows Console API use
- Store installation with automatic upgrades on new builds
- Release installation via winget or manual msixbundle download
Best for: Windows users and developers who need the Terminal source code or alternative install methods.
Good for
- Contains Terminal, Preview, console host, and shared code in one place
- Offers multiple install methods including Store, GitHub, and winget
- Includes sample projects for Windows Console APIs
Watch out for
- Requires Windows 10 2004 (build 19041) or later
- Manually installed copies do not auto-update
- Manual install may need extra framework package on older builds
Terminal at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › System Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Terminal FAQ
What Windows version is required for Windows Terminal?
Windows 10 2004 (build 19041) or later.
How can I install Terminal without the Microsoft Store?
Download the Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_.msixbundle from the Releases page and double-click it or run Add-AppxPackage in PowerShell, or run winget install --id Microsoft.WindowsTerminal -e.
Will a manually installed copy update automatically?
No. You need to regularly install the latest Terminal release to receive fixes and improvements.
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