ConEmu

Spec sheet

Purpose

ConEmu is a local Windows terminal emulator that hosts console applications and simple GUI applications in one customizable tabbed window.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · conemu.github.io

Integrations

The maker describes deep integration with Far Manager, including plugins, macros, thumbnails, and tiles.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Security

The maker says a digital certificate is used to sign ConEmu binaries and identifies the current certificate as obtained from Sectigo.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Support

The maker directs users to documentation, an issue tracker, a mailing list, and feedback links, and invites bug reports.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Colors

The maker lists ANSI X3.64 and Xterm 256-color support, plus 24-bit colors in Far Manager 3.x.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Developer

The site identifies Maksim Moisiuk in its copyright notice and says the project has been supported by almost single-developer efforts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Download formats

The maker offers an installer or a 7-Zip package and says both contain identical binaries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Portable mode

ConEmu can store settings in an XML file for portable use or in the Windows registry.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Scripting API

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · conemu.github.io

Shell limitation

ConEmu is not a shell and does not itself provide remote access, tab completion, or command history.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Shell support

It can host WinAPI console programs and Unix PTY programs such as cmd, PowerShell, Cygwin, MSYS, and WSL Bash.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Source and contributions

The maker links to GitHub sources and invites coding and documentation contributions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Split panes

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · conemu.github.io

SSH support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · conemu.github.io

Supported platforms

WindowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · conemu.github.io

Tabs and panes

ConEmu supports tabs and GUI-level splits for running different programs in separate slots.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Visual features

The maker lists customizable fonts, anti-aliasing, transparency, desktop mode, multiple window modes, and a configurable clickable status bar.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

WSL integration

The documentation describes running WSL in ConEmu and notes that WSL2 may require native wsl.exe or wslbridge2 workarounds for PTY support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · conemu.github.io

Plans and prices

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