T-Shell (TheBlindShell) is a configurable command-prompt terminal emulator and SSH client, currently only supported for Windows.
- Integrate SSH
- Native operation (under design)
- Customizable themes and color schemes (under design)
- Shortcut command prompts: Write once, run everywhere.
- Support for Linux terminals such as bash and zsh.
- Chinese language support
- Support SFTP
Publisher’s description
What is T-Shell?
T-Shell is a free terminals & cli tool program for Windows from theBlind.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.4, released on September 8, 2026. 15 versions are listed since November 30, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.5 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.5 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: T-Shell is a free terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is T-Shell safe to download?
- The file is served by gitee.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
337A90CB48D1107F237805B2CDD461427323FF514BDEB4DFC4AC612AF0E30893· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 2 years · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.4Latest | September 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.3 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.2 | January 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.1 | January 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.0 | December 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.6 | July 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.5 | July 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.4 | June 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TheBlind.T-Shell -emsiexec /i T-Shell_2.0.4_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {46802CC8-2D06-4E80-BC71-1859DADDCAA7} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- theBlind
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.0.4
- Released
- September 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- Website
- tshell.online
- winget ID
- TheBlind.T-Shell
- MSI product code
- {46802CC8-2D06-4E80-BC71-1859DADDCAA7}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is T-Shell free?
Yes. T-Shell is free to use.
Is T-Shell safe to download?
The download comes from gitee.com; 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 T-Shell 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.
Can T-Shell be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does T-Shell run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of T-Shell?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 30, 2024.
What are alternatives to T-Shell?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, Alacritty and cURL. The alternatives page compares them.
