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A portable console emulator package for Windows, built on ConEmu with a Monokai theme, Clink enhancements and a custom prompt.

Open-source alternative to:Windows Terminal

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What is it?

Cmder is a Windows console package built on ConEmu, with a reworked configuration, a Monokai color scheme, Clink for shell enhancements, and a custom prompt. It is aimed at users who find the default Windows command line limited and want a more usable terminal out of the box.

The package is designed to be self-contained with no external dependencies, so it can be run from a USB drive or cloud-synced folder. It can open tabs for cmd.exe, PowerShell, Bash and Mintty, and includes a vendored Git installation in the full edition. Users can customize the prompt, aliases, startup scripts and PATH through files in a config folder.

Cmder also supports SSH agent startup, Windows context menu integration, and directory tracking for Windows Terminal, with optional integration into other terminals and IDEs.

Key features

  • 01Tabbed sessions for cmd.exe, PowerShell, Bash and Mintty
  • 02Portable, self-contained package that runs without installation
  • 03Monokai color scheme and customizable prompt with Git status
  • 04Aliases and startup scripts stored in a config folder
  • 05Built-in SSH agent and optional vendored Git

Use cases

  • Carrying a consistent command-line setup across Windows machines on a USB drive
  • Giving a Windows developer a Unix-like shell with Git and Bash
  • Running a customized terminal without administrator rights

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the latest release from the GitHub releases page

  2. 2

    Extract the archive to a folder that does not need Administrator access

  3. 3

    Run Cmder.exe

    Cmder.exe

Things to know

  • Windows only.
  • Bash tabs may not work in the mini edition without extra configuration.

Topics

#terminal#windows#command-line#powershell#console-emulator#shell#c-plus-plus#cmder#color-scheme#conemu

FAQ

What is cmder?
A portable console emulator package for Windows, built on ConEmu with a Monokai theme, Clink enhancements and a custom prompt. Cmder is a Windows console package built on ConEmu, with a reworked configuration, a Monokai color scheme, Clink for shell enhancements, and a custom prompt. It is aimed at users who find the default Windows command line limited and want a more usable terminal out of the box.
Is cmder free to use? What license does it have?
cmder is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is cmder still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to cmder was on Oct 19, 2026.
What can I use cmder for?
Carrying a consistent command-line setup across Windows machines on a USB drive Giving a Windows developer a Unix-like shell with Git and Bash Running a customized terminal without administrator rights
How do I install cmder?
Download the latest release from the GitHub releases page Extract the archive to a folder that does not need Administrator access Run Cmder.exe: Cmder.exe
Where can I get cmder?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/cmderdev/cmder

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