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Windows Terminal Quake

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By @flyingpie
v2.1.0Sep 9, 2026
win-x64_framework-dependent.zip18.0 MB
win-x64_self-contained.zip99.3 MB

Windows Terminal Quake (WTQ) is an open-source utility that brings Quake-style dropdown accessibility to Windows Terminal and third-party desktop programs. It enables users to toggle application windows on demand via configurable global hotkeys.

Technical Overview of Windows Terminal Quake

Built on .NET, WTQ operates as a low-overhead background tray process that manages native window visibility without background bloat. Users can deploy it via package managers such as WinGet and Scoop, extract standalone portable zip archives, or compile binaries directly from source code. As an open-source tool, it functions entirely offline and stores preferences in local schema-validated JSON files without user tracking.

Core Features of Windows Terminal Quake

  • Universal dropdown toggle: Attaches Quake-style hotkey visibility to Windows Terminal, KeePassXC, system monitors, and diverse desktop software.
  • Dynamic display targeting: Tracks active mouse cursor positions across multiple monitors and workspaces to render windows on the active display.
  • Granular interface adjustment: Supports direct customization of window height, full-screen modes, and background opacity without proprietary paywalls.
  • Offline configuration engine: Stores settings in local JSON files backed by schema validation, operating completely telemetry-free.

System Compatibility & Updates

Windows Terminal Quake supports Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as Linux on KDE Plasma 5 and 6 using Wayland. Recent updates include KWin key-mapping fixes, NSIS packaging additions, and stability corrections for the graphical settings interface.