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WSL containers reaches general availability with a CLI and API

blogs.windows.com 5 min read Editor score 7/10

WSL containers adds a CLI for building, running and deploying Linux containers on Windows, plus an API for native Windows applications. The release expands local container workflows, including for AI workloads.

What

WSL containers is generally available, with a CLI for container workflows and an API for native Windows apps.

How

New features include lifecycle, networking and observability commands, plus Intune controls and Defender for Endpoint visibility.

Why it matters

The CLI and API enable Linux container and local AI workloads on Windows, with governance options for enterprise deployments.

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