Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)

Run Tabby on Windows using Ubuntu via WSL2 for a native Linux experience with full GPU support and advanced developer control.

1. Install WSL2 and Ubuntu

You can install either Ubuntu 22.04 or Ubuntu 24.04 — both work with Tabby.

Which version should I choose?

Ubuntu 22.04 is the default and used in Tabby’s Docker image

Ubuntu 24.04 is newer and confirmed to work well with this guide

To install WSL2: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install

Install your preferred Ubuntu version:

powershell

wsl --install -d Ubuntu        # for Ubuntu 22.04
wsl --install -d Ubuntu-24.04  # for Ubuntu 24.04

After installation, reboot if required, then launch Ubuntu and set up your UNIX user.

2. Follow the Linux installation guide

Once inside your Ubuntu WSL terminal, just follow the Linux instructions. No extra steps needed — Tabby will run locally and privately, with GPU passthrough handled by WSL2 and Windows.

3. Access Tabby from Windows

Once Tabby is running in Ubuntu, it will usually be available at:

http://localhost:8080 (or your chosen port)