Native Linux-like command line utilities for Windows.
High performance · Zero dependencies · Enterprise ready
WINUX can be installed via several methods. Choose the one that fits your workflow.
Once the manifest is merged, you can install with a single command:
winget install CRTYPUBG.WINUXDownload the v0.3.11-setup.exe for a guided installation experience: 👉 Download Installer
Download and extract to your custom folder:
- 🚀 Native performance — no WSL, no emulation, no runtime overhead.
- 📦 BusyBox-style — a single binary that contains all commands.
- 🔄 Auto-update system — stay up to date with
update --check. - 🛡️ Integrity verified — all files are SHA256 hashed and verifiable.
- 🔗 Pipe & Redirection — full support for standard streams.
| Command | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
ls |
✅ | List directory contents |
cat |
✅ | Concatenate and print files |
grep |
✅ | Search for patterns in files |
rm |
✅ | Remove files or directories |
mkdir |
✅ | Create directories |
touch |
✅ | Create empty files or update timestamps |
pwd |
✅ | Print working directory |
echo |
✅ | Display text/variables |
whoami |
✅ | Print effective username |
uptime |
✅ | Display system uptime |
update |
✅ | Self-updater utility |
WINUX comes with a built-in update manager.
# Check for latest version
update --check
# Apply latest update automatically
update --apply
# Check version in background on startup
update --startup- v0.1 — Core logic & Dispatcher.
- v0.2 — Added basic file commands.
- v0.3 — Added Update system & Installer.
- v0.4 — Recursive operations (
rm -rf,ls -R). - v1.0 — Official WinGet release & Complete suite.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
"Reclaiming the Windows CLI, one command at a time."