Coxswain (terminal)

by Michael W. Olesenv2.31.1

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

A two-panel file manager for the terminal, with search by name, text and meaning.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id mwo-dk.Coxswain.Terminal --exact --version 2.31.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

The terminal app of Coxswain: two panels and the F-key bar in any terminal, with search by name, by the text inside files and by meaning, git status and history, archives as folders, and a viewer for databases and Parquet. Start it with coxswain or cox. The desktop app is the package mwo-dk.Coxswain.

Installers · v2.31.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Coxswain (terminal).

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Coxswain (terminal) on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id mwo-dk.Coxswain.Terminal --exact --version 2.31.1. winget downloads the installer from Michael W. Olesen and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Coxswain (terminal) silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id mwo-dk.Coxswain.Terminal --exact 2.31.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Coxswain (terminal) via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id mwo-dk.Coxswain.Terminal --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Coxswain (terminal)'s Apps & Features entry.

Is Coxswain (terminal) free?

Coxswain (terminal) is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/mwo-dk/coxswain) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Coxswain (terminal) work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Coxswain (terminal) directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Coxswain (terminal) up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id mwo-dk.Coxswain.Terminal --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Coxswain (terminal) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.31.1latest
2.31.0
2.24.4
2.24.3
2.24.2
2.24.1
2.24.0
2.23.0
2.22.0
2.21.0