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Error from pipeline:
Invalid input 'PowerToys.slnx'. The file type was not recognized.
MSBuild version 17.14.23+b0019275e for .NET Framework
Build started 12/8/2025 6:33:14 AM.
Nuget support for slnx will be ready in nuget version 7, so use msbuild
to restore
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Adds a new command-line interface (CLI) tool for FancyZones, enabling
users and automation scripts to manage window layouts without the GUI.
**Commands:**
| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| `help` | | Displays general help information for all commands |
| `open-editor` | `editor`, `e` | Launch FancyZones layout editor |
| `get-monitors` | `monitors`, `m` | List all monitors and their
properties |
| `get-layouts` | `layouts`, `ls` | List all available layouts with
ASCII art preview |
| `get-active-layout` | `active`, `a` | Show currently active layout |
| `set-layout <uuid>` | `set`, `s` | Apply layout by UUID or template
name |
| `open-settings` | `settings` | Open FancyZones settings page |
| `get-hotkeys` | `hotkeys`, `hk` | List all layout hotkeys |
| `set-hotkey <key> <uuid>` | `shk` | Assign hotkey (0-9) to custom
layout |
| `remove-hotkey <key>` | `rhk` | Remove hotkey assignment |
**Key Capabilities:**
- ASCII art visualization of layouts (grid, focus, priority-grid,
canvas)
- Support for both template layouts and custom layouts
- Monitor-specific layout targeting (`--monitor N` or `--all`)
- Real-time notification to FancyZones via Windows messages
- Native AOT compilation support for fast startup
### Example Usage
```bash
# List all layouts with visual previews
FancyZonesCLI.exe ls
# Apply "columns" template to all monitors
FancyZonesCLI.exe s columns --all
# Set custom layout on monitor 2
FancyZonesCLI.exe s {uuid} --monitor 2
# Assign hotkey Win+Ctrl+Alt+3 to a layout
FancyZonesCLI.exe shk 3 {uuid}
```
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2b141399-a4ca-4f64-8750-f123b7e0fea7
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Closes#37100
This does not migrate the rest of the solutions (why do we have so
many?)
Not migrated:
- TemplateCmdPalExtension.sln
- FancyZonesEditor.sln
- BugReportTool.sln
- CleanUp_tool.sln
- FancyZones_DrawLayoutTest.sln
- FancyZones_zonable_tester.sln
- FancyZone_HitTest.sln
- MonitorReportTool.sln
- PowerToyTemplate.sln
- StylesReportTool.sln
---------
Co-authored-by: vanzue <vanzue@outlook.com>
Data collection is still hard.
This just makes it so that the build pipeline uses the updated PowerToys
telemetry NuGet package. The updated package switches us over to use a
diagnostic data provider group for compliance with some new regulations
(i.e. DMA and EU Data Act).
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This dll is not signed, will fail the pipeline
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I am changing the default build pool image from Windows Server 2019 to
Server 2022, as the 2019 images are deprecated and their use will become
a permanent error soon.
However, I cannot do that while PowerToys contains build image
overrides. These overrides prevent it from choosing the Server 2022
images.
As a drive-by, I fixed the following issues:
- `NUGET_PACKAGES` was being read from the ambient environment. It was
used in the package cache _and_ in the WIX projects directly (!). To
make the build more predictable, we now set it during build time.
- We _still_ had build step conditions that resulted in extra work being
done during build failure.
- The release builds now produce numbered failure log artifacts just
like the CI builds do.
- I have adjusted the default disk configuration to give enough space to
`C:\`, so we no longer need the work directory override or custom data
disk.
The screenshot below is from a test run where I overrode the pool image
to be `SHINE-VS17-Latest-2022`. We do not want to do that in the final
configuration, so I had to revert that change.
<img width="1205" height="452" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fcf03e8c-d2a1-47af-9240-64c183c43644"
/>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
- Use DSCModules subfolder for JSON manifest files
- Use relative path "..\PowerToys.DSC.exe" in JSON manifests
- Configure PATH environment variable to point to DSCModules subfolder
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Cursor Wrap makes it simple to move the mouse from one edge of a display
(or set of displays) to the opposite edge of the display stack - on a
single display Cursor Wrap will wrap top/bottom and left/right edges.
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3feb606c-142b-4dab-9824-7597833d3ba4
## PR Checklist
- [x] Closes: CursorWrap #41759
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
PR adds a new mouse utils module, this is 'Cursor Wrap' - Cursor Wrap
works with 1-9 monitors based on the logical monitor layout of the PC -
for a single monitor device the cursor is wrapped for the top/bottom and
left/right edges of the display - for a multi-monitor setup the cursor
is wrapped on the top/bottom left/right of the displays in the logical
display layout.
## Validation Steps Performed
Validation has been performed on a Surface Laptop 7 Pro (Intel) with a
single display and with an HDMI USB-C second display configured to be a
second monitor in top/left/right/bottom configuration - there are also
tests that run as part of the build to validate logical monitor layout
and cursor positioning.
---------
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao (from Dev Box) <kaitao@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
* Add multiple endpoint support for paste with AI
* Add Local AI support for paste AI
* Advanced AI implementation
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- [x] Closes: #32960
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### GPO
- [x] Paste with AI should not be available if the original GPO for
paste AI is set to false
- [x] Paste with AI should be controlled within endpoint granularity
- [x] Advanced Paste UI should disable AI ability if GPO is set to
disable for any llm
### Paste AI
- [x] Every AI endpoint should work as expected
- [x] Default prompt should be able to give a reasonable result
- [x] Local AI should work as expected
### Advanced AI
- [x] Open AI and Azure OPENAI should be able to configure as advanced
AI endpoint
- [x] Advanced AI should be able to pick up functions correctly to do
the transformation and give reasonable result
---------
Signed-off-by: Shawn Yuan <shuaiyuan@microsoft.com>
Signed-off-by: Shuai Yuan <shuai.yuan.zju@gmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Shawn Yuan (from Dev Box) <shuaiyuan@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Leilei Zhang <leilzh@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao <kaitao@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao <69313318+vanzue@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: vanzue <vanzue@outlook.com>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
The new agents have much smaller temporary disks (which I verified with
another test run to clock in at about 87GB). For right now, let's move
our release builds to a larger drive while we troubleshoot.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request adds support for building, installing, and managing a
shared sparse MSIX package to grant package identity to select Win32
components in PowerToys. It introduces a new `PackageIdentity` project,
updates the installer to handle the new MSIX package during
install/uninstall, and provides developer documentation for working with
the sparse package. Additionally, new dependencies and signing rules are
included to support these changes.
**Sparse Package Identity Support**
* Added new `PackageIdentity` project to the solution for building the
sparse MSIX package, and included it in solution/project build
configurations (`PowerToys.sln`).
[[1]](diffhunk://#diff-ca837ce490070b91656ffffe31cbad8865ba9174e0f020231f77baf35ff3f811R29)
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* Added developer documentation (`sparse-package.md`) and updated
documentation indexes to describe how to build, register, and consume
the sparse MSIX package.
[[1]](diffhunk://#diff-b4e39fb55a49c6de336d5847d75a55dd1d14840578da0ed9130f0130b61b34aaR1-R87)
[[2]](diffhunk://#diff-d0f204e503506a26ef2aa3605a8d64ac353393526fb5dcf48d4287c821f3edbcR31)
[[3]](diffhunk://#diff-430296c8d28f70d8a0164b44d7dfc30ffb1fb32466dad181947f35885b7f28d1R13)
**Installer Enhancements**
* Implemented new custom actions in the installer to install and
uninstall the `PowerToysSparse.msix` package, supporting both per-user
and machine-level scenarios (`CustomAction.cpp`, `CustomAction.def`,
`Product.wxs`).
[[1]](diffhunk://#diff-a7680a20bf0315cff463a95588a100c99d2afc53030f6e947f1f1dcaca5eefd7R597-R806)
[[2]](diffhunk://#diff-79daec0ccfcea63a2f3acb7d811b8b508529921123c754111bbccbea98b2bd74R36-R37)
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**Build and Dependency Updates**
* Added new NuGet package dependencies for Windows App SDK AI and
Runtime to support MSIX and sparse package features
(`Directory.Packages.props`).
* Updated signing pipeline to include the new `PowerToysSparse.msix`
artifact (`.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json`).
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Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
This pull request makes four main changes to the build.
1. GPOs are now emitted as a ZIP file, rather than a folder to be zipped
later.
2. PDB files are linked into the output folder by hard link, rather than
copy, to save disk space.
3. We no longer copy the entire build output folder into artifacts;
instead, we *move* it, to save disk space.
4. **Failed builds** will no longer produce `build-arch-release`
artifacts; instead, they will produce numbered failure artifacts. This
means that we can finally re-run a single leg of the build, and it will
not fail due to the artifact already existing!
I included a smaller change to the DSC build step to make sure it
doesn't accidentally run when everything else failed. Heh.
Altogether, this takes a couple minutes off the build and reduces the
demand on the agent's disk by 10-15GB.
## Summary:
This pull request refactors the installer build pipeline to simplify and
modernize the process, focusing exclusively on the WiX 5 (VNext)
installer and removing legacy WiX 3 support. It eliminates the use of
the `installerSuffix` parameter and related logic, removes the legacy
installer build steps and scripts, and updates documentation to reflect
the new architecture. The changes streamline the pipeline, reduce
complexity, and ensure only the latest installer is built and signed.
Pipeline and build system simplification:
* Removed the `installerSuffix` parameter and all related logic from
pipeline templates and YAML files, including file naming, build steps,
and hash calculation scripts.
* Removed legacy WiX 3 installer build steps and the associated script
`installWiX.ps1`, focusing exclusively on WiX 5 (VNext) installer
builds.
Installer signing and build process updates:
* Updated `.pipelines/ESRPSigning_installer.json` to remove signing
configuration for the legacy `PowerToysSetupCustomActions.dll`, ensuring
only the VNext DLL is signed.
Documentation updates:
* Updated `doc/devdocs/core/installer.md` to remove references to WiX 3,
clarify the installer architecture as WiX 5 only, and describe the new
build process.
## CheckList:
- [ ] Should Build successfully and produce installer for both per user
and per machine
- [ ] Should install without problem
---------
Co-authored-by: copilot-swe-agent[bot] <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: vanzue <69313318+vanzue@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao (from Dev Box) <kaitao@microsoft.com>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request introduces a new module called "Light Switch" which
allows users to automatically switch between light and dark mode on a
timer.
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## PR Checklist
- [x] Closes: #1331
- [x] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors
already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [x] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass
- [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
- [x] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
- [x] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
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for new binaries
- [x] [WXS for
installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
- [x] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request
on [our docs
repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys)
and link it here:
[#5867](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-dev-docs-pr/pull/5867)
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
### Known bugs:
- Default settings not saving correctly when switching modes
- Issue: Sometimes when you switch from one mode to another, they are
supposed to update with new defaults but sometimes this fails for the
second variable. Potentially has to do with accessing the settings file
while another chunk of code is still updating.
- Sometimes the system looks "glitched" when switching themes
### To do:
- [x] OOBE page and assets
- [x] Logic to disable the chart when no location has been selected
- [x] Localization
### How to and what to test
Grab the latest installer from the pipeline below for your architecture
and install PowerToys from there.
- Toggle theme shortcutSystem only, Apps only, Both system and apps
selected
- Does changing the values on the settings page update the settings
file? %LOCALAPPDATA%/Microsoft/PowerToys/LightSwitch/settings.json
- Manual mode: System only, Apps only, Both system and apps selected
- Sunrise modes: Are the times accurate?
- If you manage to let this run through sunset/rise does the theme
change?
- Set your theme to change within the next minute using manual mode and
set your device to sleepOpen your device and login once the time you set
has passed. --> Do your settings resync once the next minute ticks after
logging back into your device?
- Disable the service and ensure the tasks actually ends.
- While the module is disabled:
- Make sure the shortcut no longer works
- Make sure the last time you set doesn't trigger a theme change
- Bonus: Toggle GPO Configuration and make sure you are unable to enable
the module
---------
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
* Path items were being treated inconsistently
* We shouldn't re-enumerate a directory on every keystroke
* A bunch of elements had empty TextToSuggest (which makes it crazier
that it ever worked right)
Vaguely regressed in #41956
related to #39091
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Related to this PR https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/41968.
Now, we can enabled back the ci build with the nightly build cache (Just
kick off one today, and it will run periodically daily).
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request updates the `.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json` file to
include additional DLLs for code signing. These changes ensure that new
dependencies are properly signed as part of the build and deployment
process.
**Added DLLs for signing:**
* Added `CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.MarkdownTextBlock.dll` and its
`WinUI3Apps` version to the list of files to be signed.
* Added `Markdig.dll` and its `WinUI3Apps` version to the list of files
to be signed.
* Added `RomanNumerals.dll` and its `WinUI3Apps` version to the list of
files to be signed.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
It's time to enable AOT by default and clean up the related
configuration.
PublishReadyToRun and PublishTrimmed are unnecessary now.
By clean up these configuration, cmdpal will:
1. Run without AOT in the VS by default.
2. Build with AOT by default in the Pipeline.
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## PR Checklist
- [ ] Closes: #xxx
- [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors
already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass
- [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
- [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
- [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
- [ ] [JSON for
signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json)
for new binaries
- [ ] [WXS for
installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
- [ ] [YML for CI
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml)
for new test projects
- [ ] [YML for signed
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml)
- [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request
on [our docs
repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys)
and link it here: #xxx
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Tasks checklist
- [X] Implement DSC infra in PowerToys
- [X] Implement Settings DSC resource
- [X] Implement Get, Set, Test, Export, Schema
- [X] Generate manifest (DSC resource JSON)
- [X] Added Unit Tests
- [x] Add `NJsonSchema` v11.4.0 to the stream
- [x] Package the manifest files so dsc.exe can discover them
- [x] Add `PowerToys.DSC.exe` to the PATH (maybe?)
- [x] Add `InstallLocation` in the registry key so `winget configue
export` can export the PowerToys DSC resources
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## PR Checklist
- [X] Closes: #37276
- [X] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors
already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [X] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass
- [X] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
- [x] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
- [x] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
- [x] [JSON for
signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json)
for new binaries
- [x] [WXS for
installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
- [x] [YML for CI
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml)
for new test projects
- [x] [YML for signed
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml)
- [x] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request
on [our docs
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and link it here: #xxx
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Co-authored-by: Kai Tao (from Dev Box) <kaitao@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Leilei Zhang <leilzh@microsoft.com>
This pull request adds a new build and signing step for the
`SilentFilesInUseBAFunction` DLL in the installer pipeline and makes a
minor project configuration update. The main goal is to ensure that this
DLL is built and signed as part of the CI process, and that its output
is preserved during subsequent build steps.
**Pipeline changes:**
* Added a new build step in
`.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-build-installer-vnext.yml` to compile the
`SilentFilesInUseBAFunction` target from the `PowerToysSetup.sln`
solution, with appropriate MSBuild arguments and logging.
* Introduced a conditional code-signing step for the
`SilentFilesInUseBAFunction` DLL, using the existing ESRP signing
template and policies.
* Updated the comment for the main installer build step to clarify that
it now preserves both the MSI and `SilentFilesInUseBAFunction` outputs.
**Project configuration:**
* Set the `ProjectName` property to `PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext`
in `SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.vcxproj` for clearer project
identification.
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fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)?
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request introduces a new nightly pre-warm pipeline and adds
configurability for MSBuild cache read-only behavior across the CI
pipeline templates. The main goals are to enable scheduled nightly
builds that pre-warm caches and to provide more granular control over
MSBuild cache policies through pipeline parameters.
Pipeline enhancements:
* Added a new `.pipelines/v2/nightly-prewarm.yml` pipeline that
schedules a nightly pre-warm build for the `main` branch, reusing the
existing CI template and supporting both `x64` and `arm64` platforms.
* Introduced a `msBuildCacheIsReadOnly` parameter (defaulting to `true`)
in both `pipeline-ci-build.yml` and `job-build-project.yml` templates,
allowing control over whether the MSBuild remote cache is used in
read-only mode.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request primarily updates project dependencies to newer
versions, especially for the Windows App SDK and related packages, and
improves the build pipeline's logic for selecting MSIX packages. These
changes ensure compatibility with the latest SDK features and provide
more robust package selection during builds.
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## PR Checklist
- [ ] Closes: #xxx
- [x] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors
already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [x] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass
- [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
- [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
- [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
- [ ] [JSON for
signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json)
for new binaries
- [ ] [WXS for
installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
- [ ] [YML for CI
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml)
for new test projects
- [ ] [YML for signed
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml)
- [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request
on [our docs
repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys)
and link it here: #xxx
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
Dependency and SDK upgrades:
* Upgraded `Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK` and related packages (Base,
Foundation, WinUI, Runtime, DWrite, InteractiveExperiences, Widgets, AI)
to version 1.8.x in all relevant project files, including
`Directory.Packages.props`, `.vcxproj`, `.csproj`, and `packages.config`
files. This also involved updating import paths and error checks for the
new package structure.
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* Updated `Microsoft.Web.WebView2` to version 1.0.3179.45 and
`Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools` to 10.0.26100.4948 in
`Directory.Packages.props`.
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Build and packaging improvements:
* Enhanced the MSIX package selection logic in the build pipeline
(`job-build-project.yml`) to prioritize platform-specific packages
(x64/arm64) and provide clearer logging and error handling when no
packages are found.
* Modified `Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.csproj` to disable Appx bundling and set
a specific test directory for Appx packages during CI builds, improving
build output organization.
These updates help ensure the project stays current with the latest SDKs
and improves reliability and transparency in the build process.
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Co-authored-by: Leilei Zhang <leilzh@microsoft.com>
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## PR Checklist
- [ ] Closes: #xxx
- [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors
already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [x] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass
- [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
- [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
- [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
- [ ] [JSON for
signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json)
for new binaries
- [ ] [WXS for
installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
- [ ] [YML for CI
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml)
for new test projects
- [ ] [YML for signed
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml)
- [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request
on [our docs
repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys)
and link it here: #xxx
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Localized search:
<img width="1576" height="480" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dd6e5e9f-419b-40b1-b796-f0799481ecfc"
/>
## AI summary
This pull request introduces infrastructure and code to support search
functionality for PowerToys settings, including a new search index
specification, a dedicated search library, and updates to the solution
configuration. The main changes are the addition of a spec describing
how settings should be indexed and navigated, the creation of a new
`Common.Search` project with a fuzz search implementation, and updates
to the solution file to include these new components.
**Settings Search Feature Implementation**
* Documentation:
* Added a detailed specification (`settings-search.md`) describing the
structure of PowerToys settings pages, how to index settings, navigation
logic, runtime search, result grouping, build-time indexing strategy,
and corner cases.
* New Search Library:
* Added the new `Common.Search` project to the solution, including its
project file and implementation of a fuzz search service
(`FuzzSearchService<T>`), match options, match results, and search
precision scoring.
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* Solution Configuration:
* Updated `PowerToys.sln` to include `Common.Search` and
`Settings.UI.XamlIndexBuilder` projects, and configured their build
settings for various platforms and mapped project dependencies.
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**Spell-check Dictionary Updates**
* Added new terms related to navigation and settings UI components (such
as `Navigatable`, `NavigatablePage`, `settingscard`, `Tru`, `tweakable`)
to the spell-check dictionary to support the new search and indexing
features.
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---------
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam <73506701+yeelam-gordon@users.noreply.github.com>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Background: The current PowerToys installer is built using Wix3, which
has now been deprecated. To improve security, service quality, and
community support, we’re upgrading the installer to Wix5.
Implementation:
Created Wix5-based projects(PowerToysSetupVext and
PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext) within the installer while retaining
the existing Wix3 project. Both versions are built to generate separate
installation packages. The Wix3-related code will be removed after
successful release testing confirms no issues.
Special case:
Wix5 has removed the property for 'ShowFilesInUse'. Now, whenever a file
is in use during installation, a FilesInUse pop-upwill automatically
appear asking for the next step. To ensure this doesn't interfere with
scenarios that require silent installation (e.g. Winget method), we’ve
handled it using the bafunction approach.
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## PR Checklist
- [ ] Closes: #xxx
- [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors
already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass
- [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
- [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
- [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
- [ ] [JSON for
signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json)
for new binaries
- [ ] [WXS for
installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
- [ ] [YML for CI
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml)
for new test projects
- [ ] [YML for signed
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml)
- [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request
on [our docs
repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys)
and link it here: #xxx
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Co-authored-by: Jerry Xu <n.xu@outlook.com>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao <69313318+vanzue@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: leileizhang <leilzh@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao (from Dev Box) <kaitao@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: vanzue <vanzue@outlook.com>
### NuGet Package Management Improvements:
* This pull request includes updates to improve NuGet package management
and dependency versions.
### Example problem of the new ps1 change, and fixed in this PR
Updated the version of `NLog` from `5.0.4` to `5.2.8`, with the error
message:
error NU1605:
Warning As Error: Detected package downgrade: NLog from 5.2.8 to 5.0.4.
Reference the package directly from the pr
oject to select a different version.
Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.History -> Wox.Plugin ->
NLog.Extensions.Logging 5.3.8 -> NLog (>= 5.2.8)
Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.History -> Wox.Plugin -> NLog (>= 5.0.4)
We do not need to indicate that we consume System or Microsoft packages;
it is expected that we do so because we are Microsoft and we are using
.NET.
We also don't need to maintain a second list of package versions that is
bound to fall out of date.
We absolutely do not need to cause build breaks when those package
versions change because the build machine updated.
Closes#23321 (by alternative construction)
