tmnl is a GPU-rendered terminal — and a structured-cell display surface that apps can draw to directly.
Publisher’s description
What is tmnl?
tmnl by Chris McLennan is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.0.5, released on June 4, 2026. The version history goes back to June 3, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: tmnl is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is tmnl 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:
E38819C670306373F4551ECB187F0043F94E62BE638EA91E6DBC8DDAD6AF1E05· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0.5Latest | June 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.0.4 | June 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChrisMcLennan.tmnl -emsiexec /i tmnl-rs-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {861A283F-75AD-450E-BA4C-82BB98115C68} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chris McLennan
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.0.5
- Released
- June 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- tmnl.sh
- winget ID
- ChrisMcLennan.tmnl
- MSI product code
- {861A283F-75AD-450E-BA4C-82BB98115C68}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is tmnl free?
Yes. tmnl is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is tmnl 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 tmnl 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 tmnl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does tmnl 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 tmnl?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 3, 2026.
What are alternatives to tmnl?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, Alacritty, QPDF and yq. The alternatives page compares them.
