apache / apache/netbeans

Windows terminal support

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kind:feature os:windows
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Description

### Description

NetBeans lacks proper support for launching a command line session with cmd or PowerShell and still requires installation of Cygwin.

### Use case/motivation

I would like to be able a command line session in the project or current file directory. Maybe with a chance to choose the shell between the obvious choices for windows: cmd, PowerShell, maybe WSL, maybe Git bash.

### Related issues

_No response_

### Are you willing to submit a PR?

- [X] Yes I am willing to submit a PR!

### Code of Conduct

- [X] I agree to follow the Apache Software Foundation's [Code of Conduct](https://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct.html)

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Research direction

The issue describes launching a command-line session in the project or current-file directory on Windows, with a choice of cmd, PowerShell, WSL, or Git Bash. Start by locating NetBeans' existing terminal-launching path and Windows shell integration. Done means a session opens in the requested directory without requiring Cygwin, with the supported shell choices defined.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, powershell, shell
Domain
cli, developer-experience
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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