Install with winget
Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:
winget install arndawg.zellij-windows
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About zellij-windows
Native Windows port of zellij, a terminal multiplexer with panes, tabs, sessions, and a plugin system. Built on the ConPTY API for Windows 10+. Features: - Pane and tab management with split layouts - Named sessions with attach/detach - Browser-based terminal access via built-in web server - WASI plugin system for extensibility - Reliable Ctrl+C delivery via ConPTY helper process - IPC security with per-user ACL-secured named pipes - Windows native TLS (schannel) for HTTP — no vendored OpenSSL
Advanced Install Options
Install (latest)
winget install arndawg.zellij-windowsInstall (pinned version)
winget install --id arndawg.zellij-windows -e --version 0.43.1-win32.5Upgrade
winget upgrade arndawg.zellij-windowsUninstall
winget uninstall arndawg.zellij-windowsFrequently Asked Questions
How do I install zellij-windows using winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:
winget install arndawg.zellij-windows. Winget comes pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.What is zellij-windows?
A terminal workspace with batteries included — Windows port
Is zellij-windows free to use?
zellij-windows is distributed under the MIT license. Check the publisher’s site for full licensing details.
How do I update zellij-windows with winget?
Run
winget upgrade arndawg.zellij-windows in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to upgrade to the latest available version.How do I uninstall zellij-windows?
Run
winget uninstall arndawg.zellij-windows to remove zellij-windows from your system.