Microsoft outs new Windows 11 native command-line utility. Revolutionizes native app making.
Neowin • • technology
Key Points:
- Microsoft announced the general availability of Coreutils for Windows at Build 2026, providing a native set of Linux-style command-line utilities to streamline cross-platform development workflows.
- Coreutils for Windows offers familiar GNU commands like ls, cp, mv, and rm, enabling developers to use consistent command-line pipelines across Windows, Linux, macOS, containers, and WSL without rewriting scripts.
- Some utilities overlapping with existing Windows commands or relying on POSIX-specific features have been excluded to maintain compatibility and stability on Windows.
- Additionally, Microsoft introduced "Windows Development Skills," AI-powered tools designed to assist developers in building and maintaining native Windows apps with up-to-date guidance, aiming to reduce errors and outdated recommendations.
- These initiatives support Microsoft's goal of transitioning to fully native Windows 11 apps, potentially accelerating development and improving app quality.