Windows Terminal & CMD

Navigation

cd                      # Show current directory
dir                     # List files
dir /a                  # List all files including hidden
cd folder_name          # Go into folder
cd ..                   # Go up one level
cd %USERPROFILE%        # Go to home directory

Files & Folders

mkdir test-suite        # Create folder
type nul > test.py      # Create empty file
copy file.py backup.py  # Copy file
move old.py new.py      # Rename/move file
del file.py             # Delete file
rmdir /s /q folder      # Delete folder and contents
type file.py            # Show file contents

Searching

findstr "ERROR" test.log            # Find text in file
findstr /s "login" tests\*.py      # Search in folder
dir /s /b *.py                      # Find files by extension

Running Tests

python -m pytest tests\
npx playwright test
mvn test
npm test
dotnet test

Processes

tasklist | findstr chrome   # Find running processes
taskkill /PID 12345         # Kill by PID
taskkill /IM chrome.exe /F  # Kill by name

Environment Variables

set BASE_URL=http://localhost:3000   # Set (current session)
echo %BASE_URL%                       # Read variable
setx BASE_URL "http://localhost:3000" # Set permanently
set                                   # Show all variables

Useful Tips

• Windows Terminal (wt) supports tabs and split panes
• Use cls to clear the screen
• Use && to chain commands
• Install Windows Terminal from Microsoft Store for the best experience
• WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) lets you run Bash on Windows