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WSLttyWezTerm
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source, funded by sponsorship.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Brings mintty to WSL shells
  • Creates shortcuts for each installed WSL distribution
  • Built-in multiplexing of panes, tabs and windows, including to remote hosts over SSH
  • Lua configuration, so one file follows you across Linux, macOS and Windows
  • Windows and WSL only
  • No tabs; each session is a separate window
  • A spare-time project maintained largely by one person
  • Lua config is powerful but a steeper start than a settings dialog
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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