Hands on with Intelligent Terminal, an AI-powered Windows Terminal
Microsoft has released Intelligent Terminal, an open-source extension for Windows Terminal that integrates AI assistance directly into the terminal environment. The tool leverages various AI models, such as GitHub Copilot and Claude, to provide real-time assistance with command execution, error debugging, and session management. This feature aims to enhance developer productivity and streamline troubleshooting within the terminal interface.
Intelligent Terminal offers a novel approach to terminal usage by incorporating AI directly into the workflow. Users can select from AI models like GitHub Copilot, Claude, Codex, and Gemini to receive assistance with tasks such as explaining errors, generating commands, and suggesting fixes. The tool’s core functionality includes automatic error detection and suggestion, alongside session management capabilities that allow users to resume previous work sessions without losing context. This addresses a common limitation found in standard Windows Terminal, where tab restoration doesn't preserve session data.