This project is implemented entirely in C++ without external dependencies. Windows Native Unix Shell (wnus prompt) (pronounced Wenus) brings the power and familiarity of bash sh ash commands and common terminal utilities to native Windows, with full NTFS support and Windows API integration.
. It contains 342 fully implemented commands built-in , encompassing file managements operation and so much more.
It has a comprehensive help system.
This doesn't require WSL to work, or any other outside compatibility layer. Just download and manage files like you would in bash.
It requires git, gcc, g++, and docker exes in path if you wish to use them. otherwise you do not need them for wnus to run.
Windows 10 or Windows 11 highly recommended.
Screenshot are of older version the app still looks the same,
Now sh has access to all built-in commands from subshell.
Features
- Pronounced Wenus
- First ever Windows-native implementation with complete POSIX batch processing support!
- wnus is now Version 0.3.2.0
- Wnus is a rolling release
- 99.75%+ POSIX weighted compatibility application coverage confirmed by deep dive analysis (most missing things are useless on windows system)
- 100% POSIX compliant shell confirmed by deep dive analysis
- 100% Windows native api
- It has a tabbed GUI with persistence of open tab directories
- wnus.exe is for 64 bit windows 7 and above
- file management, system information, advanced processing, and so much more
- Unix command piping, chaining , input and output redirection, accepts &, &&, <, >, >>, | and ||
- operates on NTFS file system but most commands should work on FAT32
- respects wiindows light, and dark mode
- user and group management
- runs many shell scripts
- can be configured as case insensitive as it should be on an NTFS file system
- hidden options menu on upper left directly above console mouse over and click to reveal
- 340 of the most common *nix commands fully integrated many with all options
- a single file to download and run wnus.exe, no installation needed.
- Tested and made on Windows 11 Pro
- Tab completion will auto quote file names with spaces
- Far beyond a *nix busy box with direct access to windows system
- use with care as this is a Beta release, though all analysis says its production and enterprise ready
- 1 custom command not counted in total called pipedin fully documented in that it lists all builtin commands that accept piped input.
- direct network access no use of NAT required
- Now sh has access to all built-in commands from subshell.
- There is no warranty implied or stated.
- now with wrapper for gcc, g++,git, docker, and c-run which is a new command that builds and runs simple c code using external gcc you have already installed. None of these are required for wnus to launch or run.
- XSI tool chain (SCCS)
- Bug fixed where first command entered in console tab would fail!
Project Samples
