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Dev tools · October 12, 2019

WindTerm 0.8 – A whole new generation of terminal emulator

A professional cross-platform SSH/Sftp/Shell/Telnet/Tmux/Serial terminal. - kingToolbox/WindTerm

WindTerm 0.8 – A whole new generation of terminal emulator launched on October 12, 2019 with 13 votes, #896 of 3,363 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

In plain words

WindTerm is a terminal emulator designed for developers. It offers a modern approach to command-line interface work with features built for productivity. The software is open-source and available through GitHub, making it accessible to developers who need a contemporary alternative to traditional terminal applications. It targets users seeking enhanced functionality and a fresh take on terminal emulation for their development workflow.

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