microsoft / microsoft/terminal

Out-of-box experience (OOBE)

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Area-UserInterface Issue-Feature Product-Terminal
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Description

# Description of the new feature/enhancement

We should create some kind of GUI experience that helps first-run users get set up with their terminal and also demo some of our favorite features.

# Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

PowerToys has implemented something similar that we can take a look at for inspiration.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the issue description and the PowerToys experience it cites for inspiration. Define the first-run setup and feature-demo scope, then establish what the GUI must provide before implementation can begin. Done should mean a specified, working OOBE flow for terminal users.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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