# ptyxis > A container-oriented terminal for GNOME. > More information: . - Open a new Ptyxis window: `ptyxis --new-window` - Execute a specific command in a new terminal window: `ptyxis {{[-x|--execute]}} {{command}}` - Open new tab in the last opened window: `ptyxis --tab` - Set the title for a new: `ptyxis --tab {{[-T|--title]}} {{title}}` - Specify the working directory for a new tab, window, or command execution: `ptyxis {{[-d|--working-directory]}} {{path/to/directory}} --tab`