Build faster with Windows developer tools

Bring together Windows and Linux workflows, intelligent command-line tools, and a ready-to-code development environment.

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What's new in Windows developer tools

Explore new ways to work from the command line, build with Linux containers, and start with a ready-to-code Windows environment.
Command line
Intelligent Terminal Run ACP-compatible agents with your shell context already available and get failing commands explained as they happen. Intelligentes Terminal erkunden
Linux on Windows
WSL-Container Create, run, and interact with Linux containers directly through familiar command-line and API workflows. Explore WSL containers
Ready-to-code Windows
Developer Configuration and Project Zenith Ready to code. Built for what is next. Configure your existing Windows 11 PC with Windows Developer Configurations, or explore Project Zenith: a ready-to-code Windows experience on new developer-class devices. Explore Developer Configuration and Project Zenith
Why Windows

The ultimate dev box

Bring Windows and Linux workflows, productivity utilities, package management, and a modern terminal together on one development machine.
Windows developer tools Set up Windows as a complete development environment with guidance for tools, workflows, Linux integration, and repeatable configuration. Explore the documentation Windows TerminalRun PowerShell, Command Prompt, WSL, and your favorite shells in one fast, customizable terminal.Explore Windows Terminal PowerToysAdd more than 30 utilities for windows, files, input, and everyday system tasks.Explore PowerToys Windows Subsystem for LinuxRun Linux distributions, tools, and container workflows directly alongside Windows.Explore WSL Developer-optimized WindowsStart with developer settings and core tools configured for a faster path from first boot to first build.Explore the developer configuration Dev DriveCreate a performance-optimized storage volume for source code, package caches, build output, and other development workloads.Explore Dev Drive WinGetInstall and configure apps, packages, and repeatable machine setups from the command line.Explore WinGet
News and announcements

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