Best WSL Terminal
Run WSL distributions alongside PowerShell and SSH sessions in one terminal workspace. Termio keeps Linux tooling, Windows automation, and remote servers together with split panes and native credential storage.
WSL Distribution Support
Run Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, or any installed WSL distribution directly in a terminal pane.
PowerShell Integration
Keep native PowerShell tasks in the same workspace alongside WSL and SSH panes.
Native Credential Storage
SSH credentials stay in the Windows credential system. No cloud sync, no plain-text files.
Why WSL needs a better terminal
Windows Terminal handles WSL tabs, but it does not organize SSH connections, store credentials natively, or provide workspace management. When your workflow spans WSL, PowerShell, and remote hosts, a basic tab-based terminal falls short.
Termio treats WSL panes as first-class citizens alongside SSH and PowerShell. Split the screen, organize by project, and keep credentials in Windows storage instead of config files.
What to look for in a WSL terminal
- WSL, PowerShell, and SSH in the same workspace
- Split panes for cross-environment workflows
- Organized workspaces for projects and environments
- Native Windows credential storage
- Git-based sharing for team setup consistency
WSL workflow, organized
Split panes across environments
Keep one pane for WSL, one for PowerShell, and one for SSH. No need to juggle tabs or separate windows.
Share setup with Git
Export workspace layout and connection config as plain files. Share through Git while credentials stay in Windows storage.
Looking for a Windows SSH client?
Termio is also a free, local-first Windows SSH client with split panes, an SSH connection manager, and Windows Credential Manager integration. WSL distributions, PowerShell, and remote SSH sessions live together in the same workspace.
See the Windows SSH client page →Download the WSL terminal
If you need a terminal that runs WSL, PowerShell, and SSH sessions in one organized workspace with split panes, give Termio a try.