Microsoft Brings 75 Linux Commands to Windows 11 as Build 2026 Deepens Cross-Platform Push
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Updated · InfoWorld · Jun 4
Microsoft Brings 75 Linux Commands to Windows 11 as Build 2026 Deepens Cross-Platform Push
3 articles · Updated · InfoWorld · Jun 4
Summary
Windows 11 will now run 75 Linux command-line utilities natively through Coreutils, letting developers use commands like ls, cp, grep and rm from CMD, PowerShell or Windows Terminal.
Microsoft said the feature cuts the "cognitive load" of switching between Windows and Linux workflows, replacing workarounds such as Git Bash or WSL terminals with a single WinGet-installed binary.
One multi-call executable—built as a Rust rewrite of GNU uutils/coreutils and mapped through NTFS hardlinks—handles installation, signing and updates, though command behavior can still vary by shell, PATH order and PowerShell aliases.
Some commands are excluded because they conflict with Windows tools or depend on unsupported POSIX features; unavailable examples include dir, whoami, chmod, chown and chroot.
The launch adds to Microsoft's broader Build 2026 Linux push, which also included new WSL container tools and Azure Linux updates aimed at cloud and AI developers.