Opens a new Windows Terminal tab or VS Code in the current directory
Publisher’s description
What is ncw?
ncw by anwather is open-source Windows software. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Project description on GitHub: “Opens a new Windows Terminal tab or VS Code in the current directory”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: ncw is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is ncw safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3AD22E7013831AF45786CD80FA15E8D7D4E6CD914C4D26EEE3998BD6CDBAF091· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0Latest | April 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id anwather.ncw -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- anwather
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/anwather/ncw
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.0
- Released
- April 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 8, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- anwather.ncw
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Frequently asked questions
Is ncw free?
Yes. ncw is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is ncw safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ncw with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ncw run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use ncw without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.