nushell runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
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Nushell is a command line shell , like sh, bash, zsh, or fish. Its purpose is to provide a text interface to an operating system. It differs from most other shells by working on typed data. This means strongly typed, structured data like integers, strings, records and tables.
Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Nushell
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Source
- Community source
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Source record updated
- Jun 26, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.
- winget ↗ Arm64 · 0.115.1 Sep 16, 2026
- GitHub Releases ↗ Arm64 · 0.115.1 Sep 16, 2026
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What this means
Install choice
nushell has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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nushell belongs to a developer or engineering workflow. Verify native extensions, SDKs, database drivers and any local virtualization or container dependency.
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Community source · Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
nushell on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does nushell work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
nushell runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
Is nushell native Arm64 or emulated?
nushell ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does nushell work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
nushell is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.