# cmderdev/cmder

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## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/cmderdev/cmder
- Homepage: https://cmder.app
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/cmderdev-cmder.md

## Topics

`c-plus-plus` `cmder` `color-scheme` `command-line` `conemu` `mintty` `portable` `powershell` `shell` `ssh-agent` `windows`

## Description

Cmder is a console emulator and terminal environment for Windows that provides a unified interface for managing multiple command-line sessions. It functions as a container host, wrapping existing console engines and shell processes within a single tabbed window to improve workflow organization and terminal navigation.

The software distinguishes itself by bundling disparate console engines and Unix-style utilities into a single, pre-configured distribution. It utilizes a shell environment orchestrator that injects custom scripts and hooks into active processes, allowing for modified prompt behavior and the implementation of a centralized configuration framework for command alias mapping.

Beyond its core session management, the suite includes tools for keyboard-driven window control and visual customization. It integrates various command-line utilities and version control tools into a cohesive workspace, enabling users to automate repetitive tasks and streamline complex development workflows.

## Tags

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [Terminal Emulators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/terminal-emulators.md) — Cmder is a software package that provides a console experience for Windows, based on ConEmu, Clink, and Git for Windows. ([source](https://cmder.app))
- [Shell Environment Orchestrators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/shell-environment-orchestrators.md) — Injects custom scripts and hooks into the shell process to modify prompt behavior and command interpretation for a unified environment.
- [Shell Environment Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/shell-environment-managers.md) — A configuration layer that injects custom scripts and settings into terminal processes to modify prompt behavior and command interpretation.
- [Terminal Session Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/terminal-session-managers.md) — Organizing multiple active command-line processes within a single window to maintain focus and efficiency during multi-tasking development sessions.
- [Command Line Productivity Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/command-line-productivity-tools.md) — Reducing repetitive typing by mapping complex command sequences to short aliases and automating common terminal interactions for faster execution.
- [Development Environment Suites](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/development-environment-suites.md) — A pre-configured collection of terminal enhancements, version control tools, and alias management utilities designed to streamline repetitive development tasks.
- [Shell Productivity Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/shell-productivity-tools.md) — Move through directories, search command history, and manipulate text within the console buffer using standard keyboard shortcuts and mouse interactions to maintain an efficient command-line workflow. ([source](https://cmder.app))
- [Software Bundles](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/software-bundles.md) — Provides a pre-configured environment by bundling multiple console engines and utilities into a single ready-to-use package.
- [Command Aliasing Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/command-aliasing-tools.md) — Provides a centralized framework for mapping short aliases to complex command sequences to streamline repetitive terminal tasks.
- [Command Aliasing Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/command-aliasing-utilities.md) — Simplify repetitive terminal tasks by mapping complex strings to short and memorable names within a centralized configuration file to speed up your daily command execution. ([source](https://cmder.app))
- [Development Workflow Orchestrators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/development-workflow-orchestrators.md) — Unifying disparate command-line utilities and version control tools into a single cohesive workspace to streamline complex development tasks.

### Operating Systems & Systems Programming

- [Terminal Emulators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/terminal-emulators.md) — Improving the default command-line experience on Windows by adding modern features like tabbed navigation and customizable visual themes.

### User Interface & Experience

- [Window Management Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/window-management-systems.md) — Control active terminal windows by opening new tabs, toggling fullscreen views, and using keyboard shortcuts to summon the interface quickly from your system taskbar. ([source](https://cmder.app))