Microsoft's Coreutils project brings Linux commands to Windows

Microsoft released Coreutils for Windows at Build 2026. The project delivers standard Linux command-line tools like cp, mv, and ls as native applications. These utilities are now available on Windows without requiring a Linux environment. The release enables developers to use familiar Linux commands directly in Windows terminals. This shift simplifies cross-platform development workflows for engineers using Windows. Microsoft's Coreutils for Windows is available for Windows 10 and later versions.