Open Shell is a free, open source command line shell for Windows. It is based on the powerful and popular GNU/Linux shell, Bash. Open Shell provides a command-line interface (CLI) to interact with the Windows operating system. It offers a variety of features including: • Command completion: Open Shell allows you to quickly autocomplete commands and paths with the Tab key. • Syntax highlighting: Open Shell makes it easier to read and understand the commands you type, by applying syntax highlighting to the text. • Multiple tabs: You can open multiple tabs in Open Shell, allowing you to run multiple commands simultaneously. • Customizable: Open Shell allows you to customize the look and feel of the shell, including themes, fonts, and colors. • Aliases: Aliases allow you to create shortcuts for frequently used commands. • File operations: Open Shell allows you to copy, move, delete, and rename files and directories. • Built-in help: Open Shell includes built-in help for all commands, allowing you to quickly look up information about them. Open Shell is an ideal tool for developers, system administrators, and power users who want a powerful, easy-to-use tool for interacting with the Windows operating system.
Discontinued The developer announced that Classic Shell will no longer be developed because Windows 10 is updated too frequently and because Microsoft is making it difficult to customize Windows: http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t= 8147 The latest version, 4.3.1, released in August 2017, can still be downloaded from the official website, along with the source code.