[ TERMINAL ] [ NATIVE ] [ .NET 8 ] [ TABS ] [ CONPTY ]
[ 01 — DESKTOP APP ]

Command line,
organized.

Browser-style tabs for Windows CMD. Manage multiple terminal sessions, save workspaces, and navigate with keyboard shortcuts — all in a native, lightweight interface.

// currently in active development
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C:\projects\api> dotnet build --configuration Release
MSBuild version 17.8.3+195e7f5a3
Determining projects to restore...
All projects are up-to-date for restore.
Cliforge bin\Release\net8.0\Cliforge.dll

Build succeeded.
0 Warning(s)
0 Error(s)

Time Elapsed 00:00:02.14

C:\projects\api> dotnet run
info: Cliforge.App[0]
Workspace loaded: 4 tabs restored
info: ConPTY initialized (pid 14208)
Application started.
Listening on https://localhost:5001

C:\projects\api>
Git ×
C:\projects\api> git status
On branch main
Changes staged for commit:

  modified: src/TabManager.cs
  modified: src/PaneHost.cs
  new file: src/SplitView.cs

C:\projects\api> git log --oneline -3
a3f8c21 feat: add split-pane layout
b7d4e09 fix: tab close memory leak
1c92f55 refactor: workspace save
Claude Code ×
C:\projects\api> claude
Claude Code v1.0.8

> Refactor tab manager for split panes

Reading src/TabManager.cs
Reading src/PaneHost.cs
Editing src/PaneHost.cs
Applied 3 edits to PaneHost.cs

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Your terminals, your way.

Everything you need to manage multiple CMD sessions without the clutter.

Tabbed Interface

Open unlimited CMD sessions in tabs. Switch between terminals without cluttering your taskbar.

Editable Tab Names

Double-click any tab to rename it. Organize sessions by project, server, or workflow.

Context Menus

Right-click any tab to rename, duplicate, close, or manage sessions with ease.

Workspace Persistence

Save and load workspace layouts as JSON. Resume exactly where you left off with one click.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate with Ctrl+Tab, create with Ctrl+T, close with Ctrl+W — just like a browser.

Native & Lightweight

Built with WPF and .NET 8. Fast startup, low memory, no Electron bloat.

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Built in the open.

Tracking progress from first prototype to polished release.

Phase 1 — Foundation

Core Terminal

  • Tabbed CMD sessions via ConPTY
  • Editable tab names
  • Basic new/close tab controls
Phase 2 — Tab Management

Power Features

  • Right-click context menus
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Duplicate tabs
Phase 3 — Workspaces

Session Persistence

  • Save/load JSON workspaces
  • Auto-restore on launch
  • Workspace picker UI
Phase 4 — Polish

Release Ready

  • Theme support
  • Single-file publish
  • Windows installer
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Cliforge is actively being built. Want to know when it's ready? Drop a line and be the first to try it.