A PuTTY-like wrapper program for Windows command prompts (or anything else running in a Windows console) that is not included in putty all-in-one archive/installer
Publisher’s description
What is pterm?
pterm is an open-source package managers & updater program for Windows.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 1.1 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
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
- Small download (1.1 MB)
In short: pterm is an open-source package managers & updater tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is pterm safe to download?
- The file is served by the.earth.li; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- No hash is published for this file
- The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.85Latest | 1.1 MB | ARM64 Portable32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›scoop install extras/ptermProgram files (.exe): pterm.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.85
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- chiark.greenend.org.uk
- Scoop package
- extras/pterm
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Frequently asked questions
Is pterm free?
Yes. pterm is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is pterm safe to download?
The download comes from the.earth.li; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file.
Does pterm run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use pterm without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
