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Windows Terminal

The new Windows Terminal, a tabbed command line experience for Windows.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact

Install details for Windows Terminal

Architectures
x64, arm64, x86
Install scope
Per-user
Installer format
MSIX
Versions in winget-pkgs
67
  • •MSIX package: installs per user through Windows' app model and uninstalls cleanly.

67 versions of Windows Terminal are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 1.25.2733.0. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: October 2026

Description

The new Windows Terminal, a tabbed command line experience for Windows.

Windows Terminal is available through winget as package ID Microsoft.WindowsTerminal, with version 1.25.2733.0. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Windows Terminal

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact

Install a specific version (1.25.2733.0)

winget install --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact --version '1.25.2733.0'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact --scope user

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact

Why install it with winget

Build your development setup around your projects: editor, terminal, runtimes, and optional container tools. Review each package before adding it to a repeatable setup script.

  • •Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
  • •Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
  • •Keep package IDs alongside project setup instructions

Good fit for

Developer workstation setupFresh machine rebuildsTeam onboarding checklists

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Package ID

Microsoft.WindowsTerminal

Moniker

terminal

Min OS Version

10.0.19041.0

Common questions

How do I install Windows Terminal with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Windows Terminal with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Windows Terminal with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Windows Terminal have a native ARM64 build?

Yes. The winget manifest lists installers for x64, arm64, x86, and winget picks the ARM64 build automatically on Windows on ARM devices.

Can I install Windows Terminal without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'Microsoft.WindowsTerminal' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.

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