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WSLg (WSL GUI applications)

WSLg (Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI) enables users to run graphical Linux applications (GUI apps) directly on Windows 10 and Windows 11.^[400-devops-02-os-and-linux-basics-windows-wsl.md]

This functionality removes the previous requirement for third-party X11 server configurations, streamlining the experience for developers who need a mix of Windows and Linux tools.

Usage

With WSLg, users can launch graphical applications from the WSL command line. For example, updating and upgrading the distribution can be done via standard commands^[400-devops-02-os-and-linux-basics-windows-wsl.md]:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Integration with the Windows desktop allows for seamless clipboard sharing (copy/paste between Windows and Linux) and support for standard system shortcuts like Alt-Tab.

Sources

  • 400-devops-02-os-and-linux-basics-windows-wsl.md
  • [[WSL]]
  • [[Docker]]