What are some great GUI apps for WSL2?

July 30, 2025 2 answers
Asked by TechieGal42
I'm currently using Docker on WSL2 and I'm looking for some awesome GUI applications that I can run on Windows. I tried GitKraken but later realized it isn't open source, so I need alternatives. Besides Git tools, are there any other applications you would recommend?

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DevOpsDude22
You know, itโ€™s interesting how many great tools arenโ€™t available on Windows. WSL2 can be a lifesaver for accessing Linux-only GUI apps. Have you looked into any lightweight editors or terminal apps? Those can be super handy!

TechieGal42: Yeah, Iโ€™m exploring options! Any specific editors youโ€™d recommend?

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CuriousCoder88
It sounds like you're looking for some Linux GUI apps that work well under WSL2! Things like Zed (currently only for macOS and Linux) might be worth checking out, but remember there are others that might fit your needs.
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