Win-KeX provides a graphical desktop environment for Kali Linux running on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2).
1. Install Win-KeX
Update the package list:
sudo apt update
Install Win-KeX:
sudo apt install -y kali-win-kex
2. Launch Win-KeX
Window Mode — Run the Kali desktop in a dedicated window with sound support.
kex --win -s
Enhanced Session Mode — Start an RDP-based desktop session with sound support.
kex --esm --ip -s
Seamless Mode — Run Kali applications alongside Windows applications.
kex --sl -s
3. Launch from Windows
Run Win-KeX directly from Windows Terminal or Command Prompt.
Window Mode:
wsl -d kali-linux kex --win -s
Enhanced Session Mode:
wsl -d kali-linux kex --esm --ip -s
Seamless Mode:
wsl -d kali-linux kex --sl -s
4. Install Additional Kali Tools
Install Kali’s larger collection of security tools:
sudo apt install -y kali-linux-large
5. Help Commands
Display available options:
kex --help
Open the manual:
man kex
