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.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -7,13 +7,6 @@ body:
 - type: markdown
   attributes:
     value: Please make sure to [search for existing issues](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues) before filing a new one!
-- type: markdown
-  attributes:
-    value: |
-      We are aware of the following high-volume issues and are actively working on them. Please check if your issue is one of these before filing a new bug report:
-      * **PowerToys Run crash related to "Desktop composition is disabled"**: This may appear as `COMException: 0x80263001`. For more details, see issue [#31226](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/31226).
-      * **PowerToys Run crash with `COMException (0xD0000701)`**: For more details, see issue [#30769](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/30769).
-      * **PowerToys Run crash with a "Cyclic reference" error**: This `System.InvalidOperationException` is detailed in issue [#36451](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/36451).
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   type: input
   attributes:

.github/actions/spell-check/allow/code.txt

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-Groq
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 # KEYS
@@ -322,23 +321,3 @@ REGSTR
 
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-
-# PowerRename metadata pattern abbreviations (used in tests and regex patterns)
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-HHH
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-YYY
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-# Unicode
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-
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.github/actions/spell-check/excludes.txt

@@ -105,7 +105,6 @@
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-^src/modules/cmdpal/ext/SamplePagesExtension/Pages/SampleMarkdownImagesPage\.cs$
 ^src/modules/colorPicker/ColorPickerUI/Shaders/GridShader\.cso$
 ^src/modules/launcher/Plugins/Microsoft\.PowerToys\.Run\.Plugin\.TimeDate/Properties/
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.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt

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.github/actions/spell-check/patterns.txt

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 # hit-count: 1 file-count: 1
 # Amazon
-\bamazon\.com/[-\w]+/(?:dp/[0-9A-Z]+|)
+\bamazon\.com/[-\w]+/(?:dp/[0-9A-Z]+|)[^"'\s]+
 
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-# Microsoft Store URLs and product IDs
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.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -1,45 +1,59 @@
 ---
-description: 'PowerToys AI contributor guidance'
+description: PowerToys AI contributor guidance.
+applyTo: pullRequests
 ---
 
-# PowerToys – Copilot Instructions
+# PowerToys - Copilot guide (concise)
 
-Concise guidance for AI contributions. For complete details, see [AGENTS.md](../AGENTS.md).
+This is the top-level guide for AI changes. Keep edits small, follow existing patterns, and cite exact paths in PRs.
 
-## Quick Reference
+# Repo map (1-line per area)
+- Core apps: `src/runner/**` (tray/loader), `src/settings-ui/**` (Settings app)
+- Shared libs: `src/common/**`
+- Modules: `src/modules/*` (one per utility; Command Palette in `src/modules/cmdpal/**`)
+- Build tools/docs: `tools/**`, `doc/devdocs/**`
 
-- **Build**: `tools\build\build-essentials.cmd` (first time), then `tools\build\build.cmd`
-- **Tests**: Find `<Product>*UnitTests` project, build it, run via VS Test Explorer
-- **Exit code 0 = success** – do not proceed if build fails
+# Build and test (defaults)
+- Prerequisites: Visual Studio 2022 17.4+, minimal Windows 10 1803+.
+- Build discipline:
+  - One terminal per operation (build -> test). Do not switch or open new ones mid-flow.
+  - After making changes, `cd` to the project folder that changed (`.csproj`/`.vcxproj`).
+  - Use scripts to build, synchronously block and wait in foreground for completion: `tools/build/build.ps1|.cmd` (current folder), `build-essentials.*` (once per brand new build for missing nuget packages).
+  - Treat build exit code 0 as success; any non-zero exit code is a failure. Read the errors log in the build folder (such as `build.*.*.errors.log`) and surface problems.
+  - Do not start tests or launch Runner until the previous step succeeded.
+- Tests (fast and targeted):
+  - Find the test project by product code prefix (for example FancyZones, AdvancedPaste). Look for a sibling folder or one to two levels up named like `<Product>*UnitTests` or `<Product>*UITests`.
+  - Build the test project, wait for exit, then run only those tests via VS Test Explorer or `vstest.console.exe` with filters. Avoid `dotnet test` in this repo.
+  - Add or adjust tests when changing behavior; if skipped, state why (for example comment-only or string rename).
 
-## Key Rules
+# Pull requests (expectations)
+- Atomic: one logical change; no drive-by refactors.
+- Describe: problem, approach, risk, test evidence.
+- List: touched paths if not obvious.
 
-- One terminal per operation (build → test)
-- Atomic PRs: one logical change, no drive-by refactors
-- Add tests when changing behavior
-- Keep hot paths quiet (no logging in hooks/tight loops)
+# When to ask for clarification
+- Ambiguous spec after scanning relevant docs (see below).
+- Cross-module impact (shared enum or struct) not clear.
+- Security, elevation, or installer changes.
 
-## Style Enforcement
+# Logging (use existing stacks)
+- C++ logging lives in `src/common/logger/**` (`Logger::info`, `Logger::warn`, `Logger::error`, `Logger::debug`). Keep hot paths quiet (hooks, tight loops).
+- C# logging goes through `ManagedCommon.Logger` (`LogInfo`, `LogWarning`, `LogError`, `LogDebug`, `LogTrace`). Some UIs use injected `ILogger` via `LoggerInstance.Logger`.
 
-- C#: `src/.editorconfig`, StyleCop.Analyzers
-- C++: `src/.clang-format`
-- XAML: XamlStyler
+# Docs to consult
+- `tools/build/BUILD-GUIDELINES.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/core/runner.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/core/settings/readme.md`
+- `doc/devdocs/modules/readme.md`
 
-## When to Ask for Clarification
+# Language style rules
+- Always enforce repo analyzers: root `.editorconfig` plus any `stylecop.json`.
+- C# code follows StyleCop.Analyzers and Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.NetAnalyzers.
+- C++ code honors `.clang-format` plus `.clang-tidy` (modernize/cppcoreguidelines/readability).
+- Markdown files wrap at 80 characters and use ATX headers with fenced code blocks that include language tags.
+- YAML files indent two spaces and add comments for complex settings while keeping keys clear.
+- PowerShell scripts use Verb-Noun names and prefer single-quoted literals while documenting parameters and satisfying PSScriptAnalyzer.
 
-- Ambiguous spec after scanning docs
-- Cross-module impact unclear
-- Security, elevation, or installer changes
-
-## Component-Specific Instructions
-
-These are auto-applied based on file location:
-- [Runner & Settings UI](.github/instructions/runner-settings-ui.instructions.md)
-- [Common Libraries](.github/instructions/common-libraries.instructions.md)
-
-## Detailed Documentation
-
-- [AGENTS.md](../AGENTS.md) – Full contributor guide
-- [Build Guidelines](../tools/build/BUILD-GUIDELINES.md)
-- [Architecture](../doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md)
-- [Coding Style](../doc/devdocs/development/style.md)
+# Done checklist (self review before finishing)
+- Build clean? Tests updated or passed? No unintended formatting? Any new dependency? Documented skips?

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----
-description: 'Guidelines for creating custom agent files for GitHub Copilot'
-applyTo: '**/*.agent.md'
----
-
-# Custom Agent File Guidelines
-
-Instructions for creating effective and maintainable custom agent files that provide specialized expertise for specific development tasks in GitHub Copilot.
-
-## Project Context
-
-- Target audience: Developers creating custom agents for GitHub Copilot
-- File format: Markdown with YAML frontmatter
-- File naming convention: lowercase with hyphens (e.g., `test-specialist.agent.md`)
-- Location: `.github/agents/` directory (repository-level) or `agents/` directory (organization/enterprise-level)
-- Purpose: Define specialized agents with tailored expertise, tools, and instructions for specific tasks
-- Official documentation: https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/create-custom-agents
-
-## Required Frontmatter
-
-Every agent file must include YAML frontmatter with the following fields:
-
-```yaml
----
-description: 'Brief description of the agent purpose and capabilities'
-name: 'Agent Display Name'
-tools: ['read', 'edit', 'search']
-model: 'Claude Sonnet 4.5'
-target: 'vscode'
-infer: true
----
-```
-
-### Core Frontmatter Properties
-
-#### **description** (REQUIRED)
-- Single-quoted string, clearly stating the agent's purpose and domain expertise
-- Should be concise (50-150 characters) and actionable
-- Example: `'Focuses on test coverage, quality, and testing best practices'`
-
-#### **name** (OPTIONAL)
-- Display name for the agent in the UI
-- If omitted, defaults to filename (without `.md` or `.agent.md`)
-- Use title case and be descriptive
-- Example: `'Testing Specialist'`
-
-#### **tools** (OPTIONAL)
-- List of tool names or aliases the agent can use
-- Supports comma-separated string or YAML array format
-- If omitted, agent has access to all available tools
-- See "Tool Configuration" section below for details
-
-#### **model** (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
-- Specifies which AI model the agent should use
-- Supported in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Eclipse, and Xcode
-- Example: `'Claude Sonnet 4.5'`, `'gpt-4'`, `'gpt-4o'`
-- Choose based on agent complexity and required capabilities
-
-#### **target** (OPTIONAL)
-- Specifies target environment: `'vscode'` or `'github-copilot'`
-- If omitted, agent is available in both environments
-- Use when agent has environment-specific features
-
-#### **infer** (OPTIONAL)
-- Boolean controlling whether Copilot can automatically use this agent based on context
-- Default: `true` if omitted
-- Set to `false` to require manual agent selection
-
-#### **metadata** (OPTIONAL, GitHub.com only)
-- Object with name-value pairs for agent annotation
-- Example: `metadata: { category: 'testing', version: '1.0' }`
-- Not supported in VS Code
-
-#### **mcp-servers** (OPTIONAL, Organization/Enterprise only)
-- Configure MCP servers available only to this agent
-- Only supported for organization/enterprise level agents
-- See "MCP Server Configuration" section below
-
-## Tool Configuration
-
-### Tool Specification Strategies
-
-**Enable all tools** (default):
-```yaml
-# Omit tools property entirely, or use:
-tools: ['*']
-```
-
-**Enable specific tools**:
-```yaml
-tools: ['read', 'edit', 'search', 'execute']
-```
-
-**Enable MCP server tools**:
-```yaml
-tools: ['read', 'edit', 'github/*', 'playwright/navigate']
-```
-
-**Disable all tools**:
-```yaml
-tools: []
-```
-
-### Standard Tool Aliases
-
-All aliases are case-insensitive:
-
-| Alias | Alternative Names | Category | Description |
-|-------|------------------|----------|-------------|
-| `execute` | shell, Bash, powershell | Shell execution | Execute commands in appropriate shell |
-| `read` | Read, NotebookRead, view | File reading | Read file contents |
-| `edit` | Edit, MultiEdit, Write, NotebookEdit | File editing | Edit and modify files |
-| `search` | Grep, Glob, search | Code search | Search for files or text in files |
-| `agent` | custom-agent, Task | Agent invocation | Invoke other custom agents |
-| `web` | WebSearch, WebFetch | Web access | Fetch web content and search |
-| `todo` | TodoWrite | Task management | Create and manage task lists (VS Code only) |
-
-### Built-in MCP Server Tools
-
-**GitHub MCP Server**:
-```yaml
-tools: ['github/*']  # All GitHub tools
-tools: ['github/get_file_contents', 'github/search_repositories']  # Specific tools
-```
-- All read-only tools available by default
-- Token scoped to source repository
-
-**Playwright MCP Server**:
-```yaml
-tools: ['playwright/*']  # All Playwright tools
-tools: ['playwright/navigate', 'playwright/screenshot']  # Specific tools
-```
-- Configured to access localhost only
-- Useful for browser automation and testing
-
-### Tool Selection Best Practices
-
-- **Principle of Least Privilege**: Only enable tools necessary for the agent's purpose
-- **Security**: Limit `execute` access unless explicitly required
-- **Focus**: Fewer tools = clearer agent purpose and better performance
-- **Documentation**: Comment why specific tools are required for complex configurations
-
-## Sub-Agent Invocation (Agent Orchestration)
-
-Agents can invoke other agents using `runSubagent` to orchestrate multi-step workflows.
-
-### How It Works
-
-Include `agent` in tools list to enable sub-agent invocation:
-
-```yaml
-tools: ['read', 'edit', 'search', 'agent']
-```
-
-Then invoke other agents with `runSubagent`:
-
-```javascript
-const result = await runSubagent({
-  description: 'What this step does',
-  prompt: `You are the [Specialist] specialist.
-
-Context:
-- Parameter: ${parameterValue}
-- Input: ${inputPath}
-- Output: ${outputPath}
-
-Task:
-1. Do the specific work
-2. Write results to output location
-3. Return summary of completion`
-});
-```
-
-### Basic Pattern
-
-Structure each sub-agent call with:
-
-1. **description**: Clear one-line purpose of the sub-agent invocation
-2. **prompt**: Detailed instructions with substituted variables
-
-The prompt should include:
-- Who the sub-agent is (specialist role)
-- What context it needs (parameters, paths)
-- What to do (concrete tasks)
-- Where to write output
-- What to return (summary)
-
-### Example: Multi-Step Processing
-
-```javascript
-// Step 1: Process data
-const processing = await runSubagent({
-  description: 'Transform raw input data',
-  prompt: `You are the Data Processor specialist.
-
-Project: ${projectName}
-Input: ${basePath}/raw/
-Output: ${basePath}/processed/
-
-Task:
-1. Read all files from input directory
-2. Apply transformations
-3. Write processed files to output
-4. Create summary: ${basePath}/processed/summary.md
-
-Return: Number of files processed and any issues found`
-});
-
-// Step 2: Analyze (depends on Step 1)
-const analysis = await runSubagent({
-  description: 'Analyze processed data',
-  prompt: `You are the Data Analyst specialist.
-
-Project: ${projectName}
-Input: ${basePath}/processed/
-Output: ${basePath}/analysis/
-
-Task:
-1. Read processed files from input
-2. Generate analysis report
-3. Write to: ${basePath}/analysis/report.md
-
-Return: Key findings and identified patterns`
-});
-```
-
-### Key Points
-
-- **Pass variables in prompts**: Use `${variableName}` for all dynamic values
-- **Keep prompts focused**: Clear, specific tasks for each sub-agent
-- **Return summaries**: Each sub-agent should report what it accomplished
-- **Sequential execution**: Use `await` to maintain order when steps depend on each other
-- **Error handling**: Check results before proceeding to dependent steps
-
-### ⚠️ Tool Availability Requirement
-
-**Critical**: If a sub-agent requires specific tools (e.g., `edit`, `execute`, `search`), the orchestrator must include those tools in its own `tools` list. Sub-agents cannot access tools that aren't available to their parent orchestrator.
-
-**Example**:
-```yaml
-# If your sub-agents need to edit files, execute commands, or search code
-tools: ['read', 'edit', 'search', 'execute', 'agent']
-```
-
-The orchestrator's tool permissions act as a ceiling for all invoked sub-agents. Plan your tool list carefully to ensure all sub-agents have the tools they need.
-
-### ⚠️ Important Limitation
-
-**Sub-agent orchestration is NOT suitable for large-scale data processing.** Avoid using `runSubagent` when:
-- Processing hundreds or thousands of files
-- Handling large datasets
-- Performing bulk transformations on big codebases
-- Orchestrating more than 5-10 sequential steps
-
-Each sub-agent call adds latency and context overhead. For high-volume processing, implement logic directly in a single agent instead. Use orchestration only for coordinating specialized tasks on focused, manageable datasets.
-
-## Agent Prompt Structure
-
-The markdown content below the frontmatter defines the agent's behavior, expertise, and instructions. Well-structured prompts typically include:
-
-1. **Agent Identity and Role**: Who the agent is and its primary role
-2. **Core Responsibilities**: What specific tasks the agent performs
-3. **Approach and Methodology**: How the agent works to accomplish tasks
-4. **Guidelines and Constraints**: What to do/avoid and quality standards
-5. **Output Expectations**: Expected output format and quality
-
-### Prompt Writing Best Practices
-
-- **Be Specific and Direct**: Use imperative mood ("Analyze", "Generate"); avoid vague terms
-- **Define Boundaries**: Clearly state scope limits and constraints
-- **Include Context**: Explain domain expertise and reference relevant frameworks
-- **Focus on Behavior**: Describe how the agent should think and work
-- **Use Structured Format**: Headers, bullets, and lists make prompts scannable
-
-## Variable Definition and Extraction
-
-Agents can define dynamic parameters to extract values from user input and use them throughout the agent's behavior and sub-agent communications. This enables flexible, context-aware agents that adapt to user-provided data.
-
-### When to Use Variables
-
-**Use variables when**:
-- Agent behavior depends on user input
-- Need to pass dynamic values to sub-agents
-- Want to make agents reusable across different contexts
-- Require parameterized workflows
-- Need to track or reference user-provided context
-
-**Examples**:
-- Extract project name from user prompt
-- Capture certification name for pipeline processing
-- Identify file paths or directories
-- Extract configuration options
-- Parse feature names or module identifiers
-
-### Variable Declaration Pattern
-
-Define variables section early in the agent prompt to document expected parameters:
-
-```markdown
-# Agent Name
-
-## Dynamic Parameters
-
-- **Parameter Name**: Description and usage
-- **Another Parameter**: How it's extracted and used
-
-## Your Mission
-
-Process [PARAMETER_NAME] to accomplish [task].
-```
-
-### Variable Extraction Methods
-
-#### 1. **Explicit User Input**
-Ask the user to provide the variable if not detected in the prompt:
-
-```markdown
-## Your Mission
-
-Process the project by analyzing your codebase.
-
-### Step 1: Identify Project
-If no project name is provided, **ASK THE USER** for:
-- Project name or identifier
-- Base path or directory location
-- Configuration type (if applicable)
-
-Use this information to contextualize all subsequent tasks.
-```
-
-#### 2. **Implicit Extraction from Prompt**
-Automatically extract variables from the user's natural language input:
-
-```javascript
-// Example: Extract certification name from user input
-const userInput = "Process My Certification";
-
-// Extract key information
-const certificationName = extractCertificationName(userInput);
-// Result: "My Certification"
-
-const basePath = `certifications/${certificationName}`;
-// Result: "certifications/My Certification"
-```
-
-#### 3. **Contextual Variable Resolution**
-Use file context or workspace information to derive variables:
-
-```markdown
-## Variable Resolution Strategy
-
-1. **From User Prompt**: First, look for explicit mentions in user input
-2. **From File Context**: Check current file name or path
-3. **From Workspace**: Use workspace folder or active project
-4. **From Settings**: Reference configuration files
-5. **Ask User**: If all else fails, request missing information
-```
-
-### Using Variables in Agent Prompts
-
-#### Variable Substitution in Instructions
-
-Use template variables in agent prompts to make them dynamic:
-
-```markdown
-# Agent Name
-
-## Dynamic Parameters
-- **Project Name**: ${projectName}
-- **Base Path**: ${basePath}
-- **Output Directory**: ${outputDir}
-
-## Your Mission
-
-Process the **${projectName}** project located at `${basePath}`.
-
-## Process Steps
-
-1. Read input from: `${basePath}/input/`
-2. Process files according to project configuration
-3. Write results to: `${outputDir}/`
-4. Generate summary report
-
-## Quality Standards
-
-- Maintain project-specific coding standards for **${projectName}**
-- Follow directory structure: `${basePath}/[structure]`
-```
-
-#### Passing Variables to Sub-Agents
-
-When invoking a sub-agent, pass all context through template variables in the prompt:
-
-```javascript
-// Extract and prepare variables
-const basePath = `projects/${projectName}`;
-const inputPath = `${basePath}/src/`;
-const outputPath = `${basePath}/docs/`;
-
-// Pass to sub-agent with all variables substituted
-const result = await runSubagent({
-  description: 'Generate project documentation',
-  prompt: `You are the Documentation specialist.
-
-Project: ${projectName}
-Input: ${inputPath}
-Output: ${outputPath}
-
-Task:
-1. Read source files from ${inputPath}
-2. Generate comprehensive documentation
-3. Write to ${outputPath}/index.md
-4. Include code examples and usage guides
-
-Return: Summary of documentation generated (file count, word count)`
-});
-```
-
-The sub-agent receives all necessary context embedded in the prompt. Variables are resolved before sending the prompt, so the sub-agent works with concrete paths and values, not variable placeholders.
-
-### Real-World Example: Code Review Orchestrator
-
-Example of a simple orchestrator that validates code through multiple specialized agents:
-
-```javascript
-async function reviewCodePipeline(repositoryName, prNumber) {
-  const basePath = `projects/${repositoryName}/pr-${prNumber}`;
-
-  // Step 1: Security Review
-  const security = await runSubagent({
-    description: 'Scan for security vulnerabilities',
-    prompt: `You are the Security Reviewer specialist.
-
-Repository: ${repositoryName}
-PR: ${prNumber}
-Code: ${basePath}/changes/
-
-Task:
-1. Scan code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
-2. Check for injection attacks, auth flaws
-3. Write findings to ${basePath}/security-review.md
-
-Return: List of critical, high, and medium issues found`
-  });
-
-  // Step 2: Test Coverage Check
-  const coverage = await runSubagent({
-    description: 'Verify test coverage for changes',
-    prompt: `You are the Test Coverage specialist.
-
-Repository: ${repositoryName}
-PR: ${prNumber}
-Changes: ${basePath}/changes/
-
-Task:
-1. Analyze code coverage for modified files
-2. Identify untested critical paths
-3. Write report to ${basePath}/coverage-report.md
-
-Return: Current coverage percentage and gaps`
-  });
-
-  // Step 3: Aggregate Results
-  const finalReport = await runSubagent({
-    description: 'Compile all review findings',
-    prompt: `You are the Review Aggregator specialist.
-
-Repository: ${repositoryName}
-Reports: ${basePath}/*.md
-
-Task:
-1. Read all review reports from ${basePath}/
-2. Synthesize findings into single report
-3. Determine overall verdict (APPROVE/NEEDS_FIXES/BLOCK)
-4. Write to ${basePath}/final-review.md
-
-Return: Final verdict and executive summary`
-  });
-
-  return finalReport;
-}
-```
-
-This pattern applies to any orchestration scenario: extract variables, call sub-agents with clear context, await results.
-
-
-### Variable Best Practices
-
-#### 1. **Clear Documentation**
-Always document what variables are expected:
-
-```markdown
-## Required Variables
-- **projectName**: The name of the project (string, required)
-- **basePath**: Root directory for project files (path, required)
-
-## Optional Variables
-- **mode**: Processing mode - quick/standard/detailed (enum, default: standard)
-- **outputFormat**: Output format - markdown/json/html (enum, default: markdown)
-
-## Derived Variables
-- **outputDir**: Automatically set to ${basePath}/output
-- **logFile**: Automatically set to ${basePath}/.log.md
-```
-
-#### 2. **Consistent Naming**
-Use consistent variable naming conventions:
-
-```javascript
-// Good: Clear, descriptive naming
-const variables = {
-  projectName,          // What project to work on
-  basePath,            // Where project files are located
-  outputDirectory,     // Where to save results
-  processingMode,      // How to process (detail level)
-  configurationPath    // Where config files are
-};
-
-// Avoid: Ambiguous or inconsistent
-const bad_variables = {
-  name,     // Too generic
-  path,     // Unclear which path
-  mode,     // Too short
-  config    // Too vague
-};
-```
-
-#### 3. **Validation and Constraints**
-Document valid values and constraints:
-
-```markdown
-## Variable Constraints
-
-**projectName**:
-- Type: string (alphanumeric, hyphens, underscores allowed)
-- Length: 1-100 characters
-- Required: yes
-- Pattern: `/^[a-zA-Z0-9_-]+$/`
-
-**processingMode**:
-- Type: enum
-- Valid values: "quick" (< 5min), "standard" (5-15min), "detailed" (15+ min)
-- Default: "standard"
-- Required: no
-```
-
-## MCP Server Configuration (Organization/Enterprise Only)
-
-MCP servers extend agent capabilities with additional tools. Only supported for organization and enterprise-level agents.
-
-### Configuration Format
-
-```yaml
----
-name: my-custom-agent
-description: 'Agent with MCP integration'
-tools: ['read', 'edit', 'custom-mcp/tool-1']
-mcp-servers:
-  custom-mcp:
-    type: 'local'
-    command: 'some-command'
-    args: ['--arg1', '--arg2']
-    tools: ["*"]
-    env:
-      ENV_VAR_NAME: ${{ secrets.API_KEY }}
----
-```
-
-### MCP Server Properties
-
-- **type**: Server type (`'local'` or `'stdio'`)
-- **command**: Command to start the MCP server
-- **args**: Array of command arguments
-- **tools**: Tools to enable from this server (`["*"]` for all)
-- **env**: Environment variables (supports secrets)
-
-### Environment Variables and Secrets
-
-Secrets must be configured in repository settings under "copilot" environment.
-
-**Supported syntax**:
-```yaml
-env:
-  # Environment variable only
-  VAR_NAME: COPILOT_MCP_ENV_VAR_VALUE
-
-  # Variable with header
-  VAR_NAME: $COPILOT_MCP_ENV_VAR_VALUE
-  VAR_NAME: ${COPILOT_MCP_ENV_VAR_VALUE}
-
-  # GitHub Actions-style (YAML only)
-  VAR_NAME: ${{ secrets.COPILOT_MCP_ENV_VAR_VALUE }}
-  VAR_NAME: ${{ var.COPILOT_MCP_ENV_VAR_VALUE }}
-```
-
-## File Organization and Naming
-
-### Repository-Level Agents
-- Location: `.github/agents/`
-- Scope: Available only in the specific repository
-- Access: Uses repository-configured MCP servers
-
-### Organization/Enterprise-Level Agents
-- Location: `.github-private/agents/` (then move to `agents/` root)
-- Scope: Available across all repositories in org/enterprise
-- Access: Can configure dedicated MCP servers
-
-### Naming Conventions
-- Use lowercase with hyphens: `test-specialist.agent.md`
-- Name should reflect agent purpose
-- Filename becomes default agent name (if `name` not specified)
-- Allowed characters: `.`, `-`, `_`, `a-z`, `A-Z`, `0-9`
-
-## Agent Processing and Behavior
-
-### Versioning
-- Based on Git commit SHAs for the agent file
-- Create branches/tags for different agent versions
-- Instantiated using latest version for repository/branch
-- PR interactions use same agent version for consistency
-
-### Name Conflicts
-Priority (highest to lowest):
-1. Repository-level agent
-2. Organization-level agent
-3. Enterprise-level agent
-
-Lower-level configurations override higher-level ones with the same name.
-
-### Tool Processing
-- `tools` list filters available tools (built-in and MCP)
-- No tools specified = all tools enabled
-- Empty list (`[]`) = all tools disabled
-- Specific list = only those tools enabled
-- Unrecognized tool names are ignored (allows environment-specific tools)
-
-### MCP Server Processing Order
-1. Out-of-the-box MCP servers (e.g., GitHub MCP)
-2. Custom agent MCP configuration (org/enterprise only)
-3. Repository-level MCP configurations
-
-Each level can override settings from previous levels.
-
-## Agent Creation Checklist
-
-### Frontmatter
-- [ ] `description` field present and descriptive (50-150 chars)
-- [ ] `description` wrapped in single quotes
-- [ ] `name` specified (optional but recommended)
-- [ ] `tools` configured appropriately (or intentionally omitted)
-- [ ] `model` specified for optimal performance
-- [ ] `target` set if environment-specific
-- [ ] `infer` set to `false` if manual selection required
-
-### Prompt Content
-- [ ] Clear agent identity and role defined
-- [ ] Core responsibilities listed explicitly
-- [ ] Approach and methodology explained
-- [ ] Guidelines and constraints specified
-- [ ] Output expectations documented
-- [ ] Examples provided where helpful
-- [ ] Instructions are specific and actionable
-- [ ] Scope and boundaries clearly defined
-- [ ] Total content under 30,000 characters
-
-### File Structure
-- [ ] Filename follows lowercase-with-hyphens convention
-- [ ] File placed in correct directory (`.github/agents/` or `agents/`)
-- [ ] Filename uses only allowed characters
-- [ ] File extension is `.agent.md`
-
-### Quality Assurance
-- [ ] Agent purpose is unique and not duplicative
-- [ ] Tools are minimal and necessary
-- [ ] Instructions are clear and unambiguous
-- [ ] Agent has been tested with representative tasks
-- [ ] Documentation references are current
-- [ ] Security considerations addressed (if applicable)
-
-## Common Agent Patterns
-
-### Testing Specialist
-**Purpose**: Focus on test coverage and quality
-**Tools**: All tools (for comprehensive test creation)
-**Approach**: Analyze, identify gaps, write tests, avoid production code changes
-
-### Implementation Planner
-**Purpose**: Create detailed technical plans and specifications
-**Tools**: Limited to `['read', 'search', 'edit']`
-**Approach**: Analyze requirements, create documentation, avoid implementation
-
-### Code Reviewer
-**Purpose**: Review code quality and provide feedback
-**Tools**: `['read', 'search']` only
-**Approach**: Analyze, suggest improvements, no direct modifications
-
-### Refactoring Specialist
-**Purpose**: Improve code structure and maintainability
-**Tools**: `['read', 'search', 'edit']`
-**Approach**: Analyze patterns, propose refactorings, implement safely
-
-### Security Auditor
-**Purpose**: Identify security issues and vulnerabilities
-**Tools**: `['read', 'search', 'web']`
-**Approach**: Scan code, check against OWASP, report findings
-
-## Common Mistakes to Avoid
-
-### Frontmatter Errors
-- ❌ Missing `description` field
-- ❌ Description not wrapped in quotes
-- ❌ Invalid tool names without checking documentation
-- ❌ Incorrect YAML syntax (indentation, quotes)
-
-### Tool Configuration Issues
-- ❌ Granting excessive tool access unnecessarily
-- ❌ Missing required tools for agent's purpose
-- ❌ Not using tool aliases consistently
-- ❌ Forgetting MCP server namespace (`server-name/tool`)
-
-### Prompt Content Problems
-- ❌ Vague, ambiguous instructions
-- ❌ Conflicting or contradictory guidelines
-- ❌ Lack of clear scope definition
-- ❌ Missing output expectations
-- ❌ Overly verbose instructions (exceeding character limits)
-- ❌ No examples or context for complex tasks
-
-### Organizational Issues
-- ❌ Filename doesn't reflect agent purpose
-- ❌ Wrong directory (confusing repo vs org level)
-- ❌ Using spaces or special characters in filename
-- ❌ Duplicate agent names causing conflicts
-
-## Testing and Validation
-
-### Manual Testing
-1. Create the agent file with proper frontmatter
-2. Reload VS Code or refresh GitHub.com
-3. Select the agent from the dropdown in Copilot Chat
-4. Test with representative user queries
-5. Verify tool access works as expected
-6. Confirm output meets expectations
-
-### Integration Testing
-- Test agent with different file types in scope
-- Verify MCP server connectivity (if configured)
-- Check agent behavior with missing context
-- Test error handling and edge cases
-- Validate agent switching and handoffs
-
-### Quality Checks
-- Run through agent creation checklist
-- Review against common mistakes list
-- Compare with example agents in repository
-- Get peer review for complex agents
-- Document any special configuration needs
-
-## Additional Resources
-
-### Official Documentation
-- [Creating Custom Agents](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/create-custom-agents)
-- [Custom Agents Configuration](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/reference/custom-agents-configuration)
-- [Custom Agents in VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/custom-agents)
-- [MCP Integration](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/use-copilot-agents/coding-agent/extend-coding-agent-with-mcp)
-
-### Community Resources
-- [Awesome Copilot Agents Collection](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/main/agents)
-- [Customization Library Examples](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/tutorials/customization-library/custom-agents)
-- [Your First Custom Agent Tutorial](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/tutorials/customization-library/custom-agents/your-first-custom-agent)
-
-### Related Files
-- [Prompt Files Guidelines](./prompt.instructions.md) - For creating prompt files
-- [Instructions Guidelines](./instructions.instructions.md) - For creating instruction files
-
-## Version Compatibility Notes
-
-### GitHub.com (Coding Agent)
-- ✅ Fully supports all standard frontmatter properties
-- ✅ Repository and org/enterprise level agents
-- ✅ MCP server configuration (org/enterprise)
-- ❌ Does not support `model`, `argument-hint`, `handoffs` properties
-
-### VS Code / JetBrains / Eclipse / Xcode
-- ✅ Supports `model` property for AI model selection
-- ✅ Supports `argument-hint` and `handoffs` properties
-- ✅ User profile and workspace-level agents
-- ❌ Cannot configure MCP servers at repository level
-- ⚠️ Some properties may behave differently
-
-When creating agents for multiple environments, focus on common properties and test in all target environments. Use `target` property to create environment-specific agents when necessary.

.github/instructions/azure-devops-pipelines.instructions.md

@@ -1,187 +0,0 @@
----
-description: 'Best practices for Azure DevOps Pipeline YAML files'
-applyTo: '**/azure-pipelines.yml, **/azure-pipelines*.yml, **/*.pipeline.yml'
----
-
-# Azure DevOps Pipeline YAML Best Practices
-
-Guidelines for creating maintainable, secure, and efficient Azure DevOps pipelines in PowerToys.
-
-## General Guidelines
-
-- Use YAML syntax consistently with proper indentation (2 spaces)
-- Always include meaningful names and display names for pipelines, stages, jobs, and steps
-- Implement proper error handling and conditional execution
-- Use variables and parameters to make pipelines reusable and maintainable
-- Follow the principle of least privilege for service connections and permissions
-- Include comprehensive logging and diagnostics for troubleshooting
-
-## Pipeline Structure
-
-- Organize complex pipelines using stages for better visualization and control
-- Use jobs to group related steps and enable parallel execution when possible
-- Implement proper dependencies between stages and jobs
-- Use templates for reusable pipeline components
-- Keep pipeline files focused and modular - split large pipelines into multiple files
-
-## Build Best Practices
-
-- Use specific agent pool versions and VM images for consistency
-- Cache dependencies (npm, NuGet, Maven, etc.) to improve build performance
-- Implement proper artifact management with meaningful names and retention policies
-- Use build variables for version numbers and build metadata
-- Include code quality gates (lint checks, testing, security scans)
-- Ensure builds are reproducible and environment-independent
-
-## Testing Integration
-
-- Run unit tests as part of the build process
-- Publish test results in standard formats (JUnit, VSTest, etc.)
-- Include code coverage reporting and quality gates
-- Implement integration and end-to-end tests in appropriate stages
-- Use test impact analysis when available to optimize test execution
-- Fail fast on test failures to provide quick feedback
-
-## Security Considerations
-
-- Use Azure Key Vault for sensitive configuration and secrets
-- Implement proper secret management with variable groups
-- Use service connections with minimal required permissions
-- Enable security scans (dependency vulnerabilities, static analysis)
-- Implement approval gates for production deployments
-- Use managed identities when possible instead of service principals
-
-## Deployment Strategies
-
-- Implement proper environment promotion (dev → staging → production)
-- Use deployment jobs with proper environment targeting
-- Implement blue-green or canary deployment strategies when appropriate
-- Include rollback mechanisms and health checks
-- Use infrastructure as code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) for consistent deployments
-- Implement proper configuration management per environment
-
-## Variable and Parameter Management
-
-- Use variable groups for shared configuration across pipelines
-- Implement runtime parameters for flexible pipeline execution
-- Use conditional variables based on branches or environments
-- Secure sensitive variables and mark them as secrets
-- Document variable purposes and expected values
-- Use variable templates for complex variable logic
-
-## Performance Optimization
-
-- Use parallel jobs and matrix strategies when appropriate
-- Implement proper caching strategies for dependencies and build outputs
-- Use shallow clone for Git operations when full history isn't needed
-- Optimize Docker image builds with multi-stage builds and layer caching
-- Monitor pipeline performance and optimize bottlenecks
-- Use pipeline resource triggers efficiently
-
-## Monitoring and Observability
-
-- Include comprehensive logging throughout the pipeline
-- Use Azure Monitor and Application Insights for deployment tracking
-- Implement proper notification strategies for failures and successes
-- Include deployment health checks and automated rollback triggers
-- Use pipeline analytics to identify improvement opportunities
-- Document pipeline behavior and troubleshooting steps
-
-## Template and Reusability
-
-- Create pipeline templates for common patterns
-- Use extends templates for complete pipeline inheritance
-- Implement step templates for reusable task sequences
-- Use variable templates for complex variable logic
-- Version templates appropriately for stability
-- Document template parameters and usage examples
-
-## Branch and Trigger Strategy
-
-- Implement appropriate triggers for different branch types
-- Use path filters to trigger builds only when relevant files change
-- Configure proper CI/CD triggers for main/master branches
-- Use pull request triggers for code validation
-- Implement scheduled triggers for maintenance tasks
-- Consider resource triggers for multi-repository scenarios
-
-## Example Structure
-
-```yaml
-# azure-pipelines.yml
-trigger:
-  branches:
-    include:
-      - main
-      - develop
-  paths:
-    exclude:
-      - docs/*
-      - README.md
-
-variables:
-  - group: shared-variables
-  - name: buildConfiguration
-    value: 'Release'
-
-stages:
-  - stage: Build
-    displayName: 'Build and Test'
-    jobs:
-      - job: Build
-        displayName: 'Build Application'
-        pool:
-          vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'
-        steps:
-          - task: UseDotNet@2
-            displayName: 'Use .NET SDK'
-            inputs:
-              version: '8.x'
-          
-          - task: DotNetCoreCLI@2
-            displayName: 'Restore dependencies'
-            inputs:
-              command: 'restore'
-              projects: '**/*.csproj'
-          
-          - task: DotNetCoreCLI@2
-            displayName: 'Build application'
-            inputs:
-              command: 'build'
-              projects: '**/*.csproj'
-              arguments: '--configuration $(buildConfiguration) --no-restore'
-
-  - stage: Deploy
-    displayName: 'Deploy to Staging'
-    dependsOn: Build
-    condition: and(succeeded(), eq(variables['Build.SourceBranch'], 'refs/heads/main'))
-    jobs:
-      - deployment: DeployToStaging
-        displayName: 'Deploy to Staging Environment'
-        environment: 'staging'
-        strategy:
-          runOnce:
-            deploy:
-              steps:
-                - download: current
-                  displayName: 'Download drop artifact'
-                  artifact: drop
-                - task: AzureWebApp@1
-                  displayName: 'Deploy to Azure Web App'
-                  inputs:
-                    azureSubscription: 'staging-service-connection'
-                    appType: 'webApp'
-                    appName: 'myapp-staging'
-                    package: '$(Pipeline.Workspace)/drop/**/*.zip'
-```
-
-## Common Anti-Patterns to Avoid
-
-- Hardcoding sensitive values directly in YAML files
-- Using overly broad triggers that cause unnecessary builds
-- Mixing build and deployment logic in a single stage
-- Not implementing proper error handling and cleanup
-- Using deprecated task versions without upgrade plans
-- Creating monolithic pipelines that are difficult to maintain
-- Not using proper naming conventions for clarity
-- Ignoring pipeline security best practices

.github/instructions/common-libraries.instructions.md

@@ -1,61 +0,0 @@
----
-description: 'Guidelines for shared libraries including logging, IPC, settings, DPI, telemetry, and utilities consumed by multiple modules'
-applyTo: 'src/common/**'
----
-
-# Common Libraries – Shared Code Guidance
-
-Guidelines for modifying shared code in `src/common/`. Changes here can have wide-reaching impact across the entire PowerToys codebase.
-
-## Scope
-
-- Logging infrastructure (`src/common/logger/`)
-- IPC primitives and named pipe utilities
-- Settings serialization and management
-- DPI awareness and scaling utilities
-- Telemetry helpers
-- General utilities (JSON parsing, string helpers, etc.)
-
-## Guidelines
-
-### API Stability
-
-- Avoid breaking public headers/APIs; if changed, search & update all callers
-- Coordinate ABI-impacting struct/class layout changes; keep binary compatibility
-- When modifying public interfaces, grep the entire codebase for usages
-
-### Performance
-
-- Watch perf in hot paths (hooks, timers, serialization)
-- Avoid avoidable allocations in frequently called code
-- Profile changes that touch performance-sensitive areas
-
-### Dependencies
-
-- Ask before adding third-party deps or changing serialization formats
-- New dependencies must be MIT-licensed or approved by PM team
-- Add any new external packages to `NOTICE.md`
-
-### Logging
-
-- C++ logging uses spdlog (`Logger::info`, `Logger::warn`, `Logger::error`, `Logger::debug`)
-- Initialize with `init_logger()` early in startup
-- Keep hot paths quiet – no logging in tight loops or hooks
-
-## Acceptance Criteria
-
-- No unintended ABI breaks
-- No noisy logs in hot paths
-- New non-obvious symbols briefly commented
-- All callers updated when interfaces change
-
-## Code Style
-
-- **C++**: Follow `.clang-format` in `src/`; use Modern C++ patterns per C++ Core Guidelines
-- **C#**: Follow `src/.editorconfig`; enforce StyleCop.Analyzers
-
-## Validation
-
-- Build: `tools\build\build.cmd` from `src/common/` folder
-- Verify no ABI breaks: grep for changed function/struct names across codebase
-- Check logs: ensure no new logging in performance-critical paths

.github/instructions/instructions.instructions.md

@@ -1,256 +0,0 @@
----
-description: 'Guidelines for creating high-quality custom instruction files for GitHub Copilot'
-applyTo: '**/*.instructions.md'
----
-
-# Custom Instructions File Guidelines
-
-Instructions for creating effective and maintainable custom instruction files that guide GitHub Copilot in generating domain-specific code and following project conventions.
-
-## Project Context
-
-- Target audience: Developers and GitHub Copilot working with domain-specific code
-- File format: Markdown with YAML frontmatter
-- File naming convention: lowercase with hyphens (e.g., `react-best-practices.instructions.md`)
-- Location: `.github/instructions/` directory
-- Purpose: Provide context-aware guidance for code generation, review, and documentation
-
-## Required Frontmatter
-
-Every instruction file must include YAML frontmatter with the following fields:
-
-```yaml
----
-description: 'Brief description of the instruction purpose and scope'
-applyTo: 'glob pattern for target files (e.g., **/*.ts, **/*.py)'
----
-```
-
-### Frontmatter Guidelines
-
-- **description**: Single-quoted string, 1-500 characters, clearly stating the purpose
-- **applyTo**: Glob pattern(s) specifying which files these instructions apply to
-  - Single pattern: `'**/*.ts'`
-  - Multiple patterns: `'**/*.ts, **/*.tsx, **/*.js'`
-  - Specific files: `'src/**/*.py'`
-  - All files: `'**'`
-
-## File Structure
-
-A well-structured instruction file should include the following sections:
-
-### 1. Title and Overview
-
-- Clear, descriptive title using `#` heading
-- Brief introduction explaining the purpose and scope
-- Optional: Project context section with key technologies and versions
-
-### 2. Core Sections
-
-Organize content into logical sections based on the domain:
-
-- **General Instructions**: High-level guidelines and principles
-- **Best Practices**: Recommended patterns and approaches
-- **Code Standards**: Naming conventions, formatting, style rules
-- **Architecture/Structure**: Project organization and design patterns
-- **Common Patterns**: Frequently used implementations
-- **Security**: Security considerations (if applicable)
-- **Performance**: Optimization guidelines (if applicable)
-- **Testing**: Testing standards and approaches (if applicable)
-
-### 3. Examples and Code Snippets
-
-Provide concrete examples with clear labels:
-
-```markdown
-### Good Example
-\`\`\`language
-// Recommended approach
-code example here
-\`\`\`
-
-### Bad Example
-\`\`\`language
-// Avoid this pattern
-code example here
-\`\`\`
-```
-
-### 4. Validation and Verification (Optional but Recommended)
-
-- Build commands to verify code
-- Lint checks and formatting tools
-- Testing requirements
-- Verification steps
-
-## Content Guidelines
-
-### Writing Style
-
-- Use clear, concise language
-- Write in imperative mood ("Use", "Implement", "Avoid")
-- Be specific and actionable
-- Avoid ambiguous terms like "should", "might", "possibly"
-- Use bullet points and lists for readability
-- Keep sections focused and scannable
-
-### Best Practices
-
-- **Be Specific**: Provide concrete examples rather than abstract concepts
-- **Show Why**: Explain the reasoning behind recommendations when it adds value
-- **Use Tables**: For comparing options, listing rules, or showing patterns
-- **Include Examples**: Real code snippets are more effective than descriptions
-- **Stay Current**: Reference current versions and best practices
-- **Link Resources**: Include official documentation and authoritative sources
-
-### Common Patterns to Include
-
-1. **Naming Conventions**: How to name variables, functions, classes, files
-2. **Code Organization**: File structure, module organization, import order
-3. **Error Handling**: Preferred error handling patterns
-4. **Dependencies**: How to manage and document dependencies
-5. **Comments and Documentation**: When and how to document code
-6. **Version Information**: Target language/framework versions
-
-## Patterns to Follow
-
-### Bullet Points and Lists
-
-```markdown
-## Security Best Practices
-
-- Always validate user input before processing
-- Use parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
-- Store secrets in environment variables, never in code
-- Implement proper authentication and authorization
-- Enable HTTPS for all production endpoints
-```
-
-### Tables for Structured Information
-
-```markdown
-## Common Issues
-
-| Issue            | Solution            | Example                       |
-| ---------------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------- |
-| Magic numbers    | Use named constants | `const MAX_RETRIES = 3`       |
-| Deep nesting     | Extract functions   | Refactor nested if statements |
-| Hardcoded values | Use configuration   | Store API URLs in config      |
-```
-
-### Code Comparison
-
-```markdown
-### Good Example - Using TypeScript interfaces
-\`\`\`typescript
-interface User {
-  id: string;
-  name: string;
-  email: string;
-}
-
-function getUser(id: string): User {
-  // Implementation
-}
-\`\`\`
-
-### Bad Example - Using any type
-\`\`\`typescript
-function getUser(id: any): any {
-  // Loses type safety
-}
-\`\`\`
-```
-
-### Conditional Guidance
-
-```markdown
-## Framework Selection
-
-- **For small projects**: Use Minimal API approach
-- **For large projects**: Use controller-based architecture with clear separation
-- **For microservices**: Consider domain-driven design patterns
-```
-
-## Patterns to Avoid
-
-- **Overly verbose explanations**: Keep it concise and scannable
-- **Outdated information**: Always reference current versions and practices
-- **Ambiguous guidelines**: Be specific about what to do or avoid
-- **Missing examples**: Abstract rules without concrete code examples
-- **Contradictory advice**: Ensure consistency throughout the file
-- **Copy-paste from documentation**: Add value by distilling and providing context
-
-## Testing Your Instructions
-
-Before finalizing instruction files:
-
-1. **Test with Copilot**: Try the instructions with actual prompts in VS Code
-2. **Verify Examples**: Ensure code examples are correct and run without errors
-3. **Check Glob Patterns**: Confirm `applyTo` patterns match intended files
-
-## Example Structure
-
-Here's a minimal example structure for a new instruction file:
-
-```markdown
----
-description: 'Brief description of purpose'
-applyTo: '**/*.ext'
----
-
-# Technology Name Development
-
-Brief introduction and context.
-
-## General Instructions
-
-- High-level guideline 1
-- High-level guideline 2
-
-## Best Practices
-
-- Specific practice 1
-- Specific practice 2
-
-## Code Standards
-
-### Naming Conventions
-- Rule 1
-- Rule 2
-
-### File Organization
-- Structure 1
-- Structure 2
-
-## Common Patterns
-
-### Pattern 1
-Description and example
-
-\`\`\`language
-code example
-\`\`\`
-
-### Pattern 2
-Description and example
-
-## Validation
-
-- Build command: `command to verify`
-- Lint checks: `command to lint`
-- Testing: `command to test`
-```
-
-## Maintenance
-
-- Review instructions when dependencies or frameworks are updated
-- Update examples to reflect current best practices
-- Remove outdated patterns or deprecated features
-- Add new patterns as they emerge in the community
-- Keep glob patterns accurate as project structure evolves
-
-## Additional Resources
-
-- [Custom Instructions Documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/custom-instructions)
-- [Awesome Copilot Instructions](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/main/instructions)

.github/instructions/prompt.instructions.md

@@ -1,88 +0,0 @@
----
-description: 'Guidelines for creating high-quality prompt files for GitHub Copilot'
-applyTo: '**/*.prompt.md'
----
-
-# Copilot Prompt Files Guidelines
-
-Instructions for creating effective and maintainable prompt files that guide GitHub Copilot in delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes across any repository.
-
-## Scope and Principles
-- Target audience: maintainers and contributors authoring reusable prompts for Copilot Chat.
-- Goals: predictable behaviour, clear expectations, minimal permissions, and portability across repositories.
-- Primary references: VS Code documentation on prompt files and organization-specific conventions.
-
-## Frontmatter Requirements
-
-Every prompt file should include YAML frontmatter with the following fields:
-
-### Required/Recommended Fields
-
-| Field | Required | Description |
-|-------|----------|-------------|
-| `description` | Recommended | A short description of the prompt (single sentence, actionable outcome) |
-| `name` | Optional | The name shown after typing `/` in chat. Defaults to filename if not specified |
-| `agent` | Recommended | The agent to use: `ask`, `edit`, `agent`, or a custom agent name. Defaults to current agent |
-| `model` | Optional | The language model to use. Defaults to currently selected model |
-| `tools` | Optional | List of tool/tool set names available for this prompt |
-| `argument-hint` | Optional | Hint text shown in chat input to guide user interaction |
-
-### Guidelines
-
-- Use consistent quoting (single quotes recommended) and keep one field per line for readability and version control clarity
-- If `tools` are specified and current agent is `ask` or `edit`, the default agent becomes `agent`
-- Preserve any additional metadata (`language`, `tags`, `visibility`, etc.) required by your organization
-
-## File Naming and Placement
-- Use kebab-case filenames ending with `.prompt.md` and store them under `.github/prompts/` unless your workspace standard specifies another directory.
-- Provide a short filename that communicates the action (for example, `generate-readme.prompt.md` rather than `prompt1.prompt.md`).
-
-## Body Structure
-- Start with an `#` level heading that matches the prompt intent so it surfaces well in Quick Pick search.
-- Organize content with predictable sections. Recommended baseline: `Mission` or `Primary Directive`, `Scope & Preconditions`, `Inputs`, `Workflow` (step-by-step), `Output Expectations`, and `Quality Assurance`.
-- Adjust section names to fit the domain, but retain the logical flow: why → context → inputs → actions → outputs → validation.
-- Reference related prompts or instruction files using relative links to aid discoverability.
-
-## Input and Context Handling
-- Use `${input:variableName[:placeholder]}` for required values and explain when the user must supply them. Provide defaults or alternatives where possible.
-- Call out contextual variables such as `${selection}`, `${file}`, `${workspaceFolder}` only when they are essential, and describe how Copilot should interpret them.
-- Document how to proceed when mandatory context is missing (for example, “Request the file path and stop if it remains undefined”).
-
-## Tool and Permission Guidance
-- Limit `tools` to the smallest set that enables the task. List them in the preferred execution order when the sequence matters.
-- If the prompt inherits tools from a chat mode, mention that relationship and state any critical tool behaviours or side effects.
-- Warn about destructive operations (file creation, edits, terminal commands) and include guard rails or confirmation steps in the workflow.
-
-## Instruction Tone and Style
-- Write in direct, imperative sentences targeted at Copilot (for example, “Analyze”, “Generate”, “Summarize”).
-- Keep sentences short and unambiguous, following Google Developer Documentation translation best practices to support localization.
-- Avoid idioms, humor, or culturally specific references; favor neutral, inclusive language.
-
-## Output Definition
-- Specify the format, structure, and location of expected results (for example, “Create an architecture decision record file using the template below, such as `docs/architecture-decisions/record-XXXX.md`).
-- Include success criteria and failure triggers so Copilot knows when to halt or retry.
-- Provide validation steps—manual checks, automated commands, or acceptance criteria lists—that reviewers can execute after running the prompt.
-
-## Examples and Reusable Assets
-- Embed Good/Bad examples or scaffolds (Markdown templates, JSON stubs) that the prompt should produce or follow.
-- Maintain reference tables (capabilities, status codes, role descriptions) inline to keep the prompt self-contained. Update these tables when upstream resources change.
-- Link to authoritative documentation instead of duplicating lengthy guidance.
-
-## Quality Assurance Checklist
-- [ ] Frontmatter fields are complete, accurate, and least-privilege.
-- [ ] Inputs include placeholders, default behaviours, and fallbacks.
-- [ ] Workflow covers preparation, execution, and post-processing without gaps.
-- [ ] Output expectations include formatting and storage details.
-- [ ] Validation steps are actionable (commands, diff checks, review prompts).
-- [ ] Security, compliance, and privacy policies referenced by the prompt are current.
-- [ ] Prompt executes successfully in VS Code (`Chat: Run Prompt`) using representative scenarios.
-
-## Maintenance Guidance
-- Version-control prompts alongside the code they affect; update them when dependencies, tooling, or review processes change.
-- Review prompts periodically to ensure tool lists, model requirements, and linked documents remain valid.
-- Coordinate with other repositories: when a prompt proves broadly useful, extract common guidance into instruction files or shared prompt packs.
-
-## Additional Resources
-- [Prompt Files Documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/prompt-files#_prompt-file-format)
-- [Awesome Copilot Prompt Files](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/tree/main/prompts)
-- [Tool Configuration](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/chat-agent-mode#_agent-mode-tools)

.github/instructions/runner-settings-ui.instructions.md

@@ -1,68 +0,0 @@
----
-description: 'Guidelines for Runner and Settings UI components that communicate via named pipes and manage module lifecycle'
-applyTo: 'src/runner/**,src/settings-ui/**'
----
-
-# Runner & Settings UI – Core Components Guidance
-
-Guidelines for modifying the Runner (tray/module loader) and Settings UI (configuration app). These components communicate via Windows Named Pipes using JSON messages.
-
-## Runner (`src/runner/`)
-
-### Scope
-
-- Module bootstrap, hotkey management, settings bridge, update/elevation handling
-
-### Guidelines
-
-- If IPC/JSON contracts change, mirror updates in `src/settings-ui/**`
-- Keep module discovery in `src/runner/main.cpp` in sync when adding/removing modules
-- Keep startup lean: avoid blocking/network calls in early init path
-- Preserve GPO & elevation behaviors; confirm no regression in policy handling
-- Ask before modifying update workflow or elevation logic
-
-### Acceptance Criteria
-
-- Stable startup, consistent contracts, no unnecessary logging noise
-
-## Settings UI (`src/settings-ui/`)
-
-### Scope
-
-- WinUI/WPF UI, communicates with Runner over named pipes; manages persisted settings schema
-
-### Guidelines
-
-- Don't break settings schema silently; add migration when shape changes
-- If IPC/JSON contracts change, align with `src/runner/**` implementation
-- Keep UI responsive: marshal to UI thread for UI-bound operations
-- Reuse existing styles/resources; avoid duplicate theme keys
-- Add/adjust migration or serialization tests when changing persisted settings
-
-### Acceptance Criteria
-
-- Schema integrity preserved, responsive UI, consistent contracts, no style duplication
-
-## Shared Concerns
-
-### IPC Contract Changes
-
-When modifying the JSON message format between Runner and Settings UI:
-
-1. Update both `src/runner/` and `src/settings-ui/` in the same PR
-2. Preserve backward compatibility where possible
-3. Add migration logic for settings schema changes
-4. Test both directions of communication
-
-### Code Style
-
-- **C++ (Runner)**: Follow `.clang-format` in `src/`
-- **C# (Settings UI)**: Follow `src/.editorconfig`, use StyleCop.Analyzers
-- **XAML**: Use XamlStyler or run `.\.pipelines\applyXamlStyling.ps1 -Main`
-
-## Validation
-
-- Build Runner: `tools\build\build.cmd` from `src/runner/`
-- Build Settings UI: `tools\build\build.cmd` from `src/settings-ui/`
-- Test IPC: Launch both Runner and Settings UI, verify communication works
-- Schema changes: Run serialization tests if settings shape changed

.github/prompts/create-commit-title.prompt.md

@@ -1,11 +1,9 @@
 ---
-agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
-description: 'Generate an 80-character git commit title for the local diff'
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: 'Generate an 80-character git commit title for the local diff.'
 ---
 
-# Generate Commit Title
-
 **Goal:** Provide a ready-to-paste git commit title (<= 80 characters) that captures the most important local changes since `HEAD`.
 
 **Workflow:**

.github/prompts/create-pr-summary.prompt.md

@@ -1,11 +1,9 @@
 ---
-agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
-description: 'Generate a PowerToys-ready pull request description from the local diff'
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: 'Generate a PowerToys-ready pull request description from the local diff.'
 ---
 
-# Generate PR Summary
-
 **Goal:** Produce a ready-to-paste PR title and description that follows PowerToys conventions by comparing the current branch against a user-selected target branch.
 
 **Repo guardrails:**

.github/prompts/fix-issue.prompt.md

@@ -1,12 +1,10 @@
 ---
-agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
-description: 'Execute the fix for a GitHub issue using the previously generated implementation plan'
+mode: 'agent'
+model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
+description: "  Execute the fix for a GitHub issue using the previously generated implementation plan. Apply code & tests directly in the repo. Output only a PR description (and optional manual steps)."
 ---
 
-# Fix GitHub Issue
-
-## Dependencies
+# DEPENDENCY
 Source review prompt (for generating the implementation plan if missing):
 - .github/prompts/review-issue.prompt.md
 

.github/prompts/fix-spelling.prompt.md

@@ -1,11 +1,9 @@
 ---
-agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
-description: 'Resolve Code scanning / check-spelling comments on the active PR'
+mode: 'agent'
+model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
+description: 'Resolve Code scanning / check-spelling comments on the active PR.'
 ---
 
-# Fix Spelling Comments
-
 **Goal:** Clear every outstanding GitHub pull request comment created by the `Code scanning / check-spelling` workflow by explicitly allowing intentional terms.
 
 **Guardrails:**

.github/prompts/review-issue.prompt.md

@@ -1,22 +1,20 @@
 ---
-agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
-description: 'Review a GitHub issue, score it (0-100), and generate an implementation plan'
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: "You are github issue review and planning expertise, Score (0–100) and write one Implementation Plan. Outputs: overview.md, implementation-plan.md."
 ---
 
-# Review GitHub Issue
-
-## Goal
+# GOAL
 For **#{{issue_number}}** produce:
 1) `Generated Files/issueReview/{{issue_number}}/overview.md`
 2) `Generated Files/issueReview/{{issue_number}}/implementation-plan.md`
 
 ## Inputs
-Figure out required inputs {{issue_number}} from the invocation context; if anything is missing, ask for the value or note it as a gap.
+  figure out from the prompt on the 
 
 # CONTEXT (brief)
-Ground evidence using `gh issue view {{issue_number}} --json number,title,body,author,createdAt,updatedAt,state,labels,milestone,reactions,comments,linkedPullRequests`, and download images to better understand the issue context.
-Locate source code in the current workspace; feel free to use `rg`/`git grep`. Link related issues and PRs.
+Ground evidence using `gh issue view {{issue_number}} --json number,title,body,author,createdAt,updatedAt,state,labels,milestone,reactions,comments,linkedPullRequests`, and download the image for understand the context of the issue more.
+Locate source code in current workspace, but also free feel to use via `rg`/`git grep`. Link related issues/PRs.
 
 # OVERVIEW.MD
 ## Summary

.github/prompts/review-pr.prompt.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-agent: 'agent'
-model: 'GPT-5.1-Codex-Max'
-description: 'Perform a comprehensive PR review with per-step Markdown and machine-readable outputs'
+mode: 'agent'
+model: Claude Sonnet 4.5
+description: "gh-driven PR review; per-step Markdown + machine-readable outputs"
 ---
 
-# Review Pull Request
+# PR Review — gh + stepwise
 
 **Goal**: Given `{{pr_number}}`, run a *one-topic-per-step* review. Write files to `Generated Files/prReview/{{pr_number}}/` (replace `{{pr_number}}` with the integer). Emit machine‑readable blocks for a GitHub MCP to post review comments.
 

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 ## PR Checklist
 
 - [ ] Closes: #xxx
-<!--  - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) -->
 - [ ] **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

.github/workflows/dependency-review.yml

@@ -21,6 +21,6 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - name: 'Checkout Repository'
-        uses: actions/checkout@v6
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: 'Dependency Review'
         uses: actions/dependency-review-action@v4

.github/workflows/manual-batch-issue-deduplication.yml

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ jobs:
         issue: ${{ fromJson(github.event.inputs.issue_numbers) }}
     steps:
       - name: Checkout
-        uses: actions/checkout@v6
+        uses: actions/checkout@v3
 
       - name: Run GenAI Issue Deduplicator
         uses: pelikhan/action-genai-issue-dedup@v0

.github/workflows/msstore-submissions.yml

@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ jobs:
           echo powerToysInstallerArm64Url=$(jq -n "$powerToysSetup" | jq -r '[.[]|select(.name | contains("arm64"))][0].browser_download_url') >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
       - name: Setup .NET 9.0
-        uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v5
+        uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v4
         with:
           dotnet-version: '9.0.x'
 

.gitignore

@@ -349,7 +349,10 @@ src/common/Telemetry/*.etl
 /src/modules/powerrename/ui/RCb24464
 
 # Generated installer file for Monaco source files.
+/installer/PowerToysSetup/MonacoSRC.wxs
+/installer/PowerToysSetup/DscResources.wxs
 /installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/MonacoSRC.wxs
+/installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/DscResources.wxs
 
 # MSBuildCache
 /MSBuildCacheLogs/
@@ -358,4 +361,4 @@ src/common/Telemetry/*.etl
 /src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/Assets/Settings/search.index.json
 
 # PowerToysInstaller Build Temp Files
-installer/*/*.wxs.bk
+installer/*/*.wxs.bk

.gitmodules

@@ -4,3 +4,6 @@
 [submodule "deps/expected-lite"]
 	path = deps/expected-lite
 	url = https://github.com/martinmoene/expected-lite.git
+[submodule "deps/cziplib"]
+	path = deps/cziplib
+	url = https://github.com/kuba--/zip.git

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
         {
           "MatchedPath": [
             "*.resources.dll",
+
             "WinUI3Apps\\Assets\\Settings\\Scripts\\*.ps1",
 
             "PowerToys.ActionRunner.exe",
@@ -26,7 +27,6 @@
             "PowerToys.GPOWrapper.dll",
             "PowerToys.GPOWrapperProjection.dll",
             "PowerToys.AllExperiments.dll",
-            "LanguageModelProvider.dll",
 
             "Common.Search.dll",
 
@@ -60,8 +60,6 @@
             "PowerToys.FancyZonesEditorCommon.dll",
             "PowerToys.FancyZonesModuleInterface.dll",
             "PowerToys.FancyZones.exe",
-            "FancyZonesCLI.exe",
-            "FancyZonesCLI.dll",
 
             "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandler.dll",
             "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandler.exe",
@@ -117,7 +115,6 @@
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithUI.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithContextMenu.dll",
             "FileLocksmithContextMenuPackage.msix",
-            "FileLocksmithCLI.exe",
 
             "WinUI3Apps\\Peek.Common.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\Peek.FilePreviewer.dll",
@@ -125,10 +122,6 @@
             "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.UI.exe",
             "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.dll",
 
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.QuickAccess.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.QuickAccess.exe",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Settings.UI.Controls.dll",
-
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesModuleInterface.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesUILib.dll",
             "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariables.dll",
@@ -136,8 +129,6 @@
 
             "PowerToys.ImageResizer.exe",
             "PowerToys.ImageResizer.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.ImageResizerCLI.exe",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.ImageResizerCLI.dll",
             "PowerToys.ImageResizerExt.dll",
             "PowerToys.ImageResizerContextMenu.dll",
             "ImageResizerContextMenuPackage.msix",
@@ -190,7 +181,6 @@
             "PowerToys.MousePointerCrosshairs.dll",
             "PowerToys.MouseJumpUI.dll",
             "PowerToys.MouseJumpUI.exe",
-            "PowerToys.CursorWrap.dll",
 
             "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBorders.dll",
             "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBorders.exe",
@@ -242,14 +232,6 @@
 
             "PowerToys.CmdPalModuleInterface.dll",
             "CmdPalKeyboardService.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ModuleContracts.dll",
-            "Awake.ModuleServices.dll",
-            "ColorPicker.ModuleServices.dll",
-            "Workspaces.ModuleServices.dll",
-            "Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.dll",
-            "Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit.dll",
-            "Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PowerToys.dll",
-            "Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PowerToys.exe",
             "*Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_*.msix",
 
             "PowerToys.DSC.dll",
@@ -308,7 +290,6 @@
                 "Mono.Cecil.Rocks.dll",
                 "Newtonsoft.Json.dll",
                 "CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.TitleBar.dll",
-                "CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.OpacityMaskView.dll",
 
                 "NLog.dll",
                 "HtmlAgilityPack.dll",
@@ -365,21 +346,10 @@
                 "Testably.Abstractions.FileSystem.Interface.dll",
                 "WinUI3Apps\\Testably.Abstractions.FileSystem.Interface.dll",
                 "ColorCode.Core.dll", 
-                "Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Connectors.Ollama.dll",
-                "OllamaSharp.dll",
-
-                "boost_regex-vc143-mt-gd-x32-1_87.dll",
-                "boost_regex-vc143-mt-gd-x64-1_87.dll",
-                "boost_regex-vc143-mt-x32-1_87.dll",
-                "boost_regex-vc143-mt-x64-1_87.dll",
-
-                "Microsoft.ML.OnnxRuntime.dll",
 
                 "UnitsNet.dll",
                 "UtfUnknown.dll",
-                "Wpf.Ui.dll",
-                "Shmuelie.WinRTServer.dll",
-                "ToolGood.Words.Pinyin.dll"
+                "Wpf.Ui.dll"
             ],
             "SigningInfo": {
                 "Operations": [

.pipelines/UpdateVersions.ps1

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Param(
   # Using the default value of 1.7 for winAppSdkVersionNumber and useExperimentalVersion as false
   [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=1)]
-  [string]$winAppSdkVersionNumber = "1.8",
+  [string]$winAppSdkVersionNumber = "1.7",
 
   # When the pipeline calls the PS1 file, the passed parameters are converted to string type
   [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=2)]
@@ -16,7 +16,32 @@ Param(
   [string]$sourceLink = "https://microsoft.pkgs.visualstudio.com/ProjectReunion/_packaging/Project.Reunion.nuget.internal/nuget/v3/index.json"
 )
 
+function Update-NugetConfig {
+    param (
+        [string]$filePath = [System.IO.Path]::Combine($rootPath, "nuget.config")
+    )
 
+    Write-Host "Updating nuget.config file"
+    [xml]$xml = Get-Content -Path $filePath
+
+    # Add localpackages source into nuget.config
+    $packageSourcesNode = $xml.configuration.packageSources
+    $addNode = $xml.CreateElement("add")
+    $addNode.SetAttribute("key", "localpackages")
+    $addNode.SetAttribute("value", "localpackages")
+    $packageSourcesNode.AppendChild($addNode) | Out-Null
+
+    # Remove <packageSourceMapping> tag and its content
+    $packageSourceMappingNode = $xml.configuration.packageSourceMapping
+    if ($packageSourceMappingNode) {
+        $xml.configuration.RemoveChild($packageSourceMappingNode) | Out-Null
+    }
+
+    # print nuget.config after modification
+    $xml.OuterXml
+    # Save the modified nuget.config file
+    $xml.Save($filePath)
+}
 
 function Read-FileWithEncoding {
     param (
@@ -46,132 +71,6 @@ function Write-FileWithEncoding {
     $writer.Close()
 }
 
-
-function Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping {
-    param (
-        [xml]$Xml,
-        [string]$Key,
-        [string]$Value,
-        [string[]]$Patterns
-    )
-
-    # Ensure packageSources exists
-    if (-not $Xml.configuration.packageSources) {
-        $Xml.configuration.AppendChild($Xml.CreateElement("packageSources")) | Out-Null
-    }
-    $sources = $Xml.configuration.packageSources
-
-    # Add/Update Source
-    $sourceNode = $sources.SelectSingleNode("add[@key='$Key']")
-    if (-not $sourceNode) {
-        $sourceNode = $Xml.CreateElement("add")
-        $sourceNode.SetAttribute("key", $Key)
-        $sources.AppendChild($sourceNode) | Out-Null
-    }
-    $sourceNode.SetAttribute("value", $Value)
-
-    # Ensure packageSourceMapping exists
-    if (-not $Xml.configuration.packageSourceMapping) {
-        $Xml.configuration.AppendChild($Xml.CreateElement("packageSourceMapping")) | Out-Null
-    }
-    $mapping = $Xml.configuration.packageSourceMapping
-
-    # Remove invalid packageSource nodes (missing key or empty key)
-    $invalidNodes = $mapping.SelectNodes("packageSource[not(@key) or @key='']")
-    if ($invalidNodes) {
-        foreach ($node in $invalidNodes) {
-            $mapping.RemoveChild($node) | Out-Null
-        }
-    }
-
-    # Add/Update Mapping Source
-    $mappingSource = $mapping.SelectSingleNode("packageSource[@key='$Key']")
-    if (-not $mappingSource) {
-        $mappingSource = $Xml.CreateElement("packageSource")
-        $mappingSource.SetAttribute("key", $Key)
-        # Insert at top for priority
-        if ($mapping.HasChildNodes) {
-            $mapping.InsertBefore($mappingSource, $mapping.FirstChild) | Out-Null
-        } else {
-            $mapping.AppendChild($mappingSource) | Out-Null
-        }
-    }
-    
-    # Double check and force attribute
-    if (-not $mappingSource.HasAttribute("key")) {
-         $mappingSource.SetAttribute("key", $Key)
-    }
-
-    # Update Patterns
-    # RemoveAll() removes all child nodes AND attributes, so we must re-set the key afterwards
-    $mappingSource.RemoveAll()
-    $mappingSource.SetAttribute("key", $Key)
-
-    foreach ($pattern in $Patterns) {
-        $pkg = $Xml.CreateElement("package")
-        $pkg.SetAttribute("pattern", $pattern)
-        $mappingSource.AppendChild($pkg) | Out-Null
-    }
-}
-
-function Resolve-WinAppSdkSplitDependencies {
-    Write-Host "Version $WinAppSDKVersion detected. Resolving split dependencies..."
-    $installDir = Join-Path $rootPath "localpackages\output"
-    New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $installDir -Force | Out-Null
-
-    # Create a temporary nuget.config to avoid interference from the repo's config
-    $tempConfig = Join-Path $env:TEMP "nuget_$(Get-Random).config"
-    Set-Content -Path $tempConfig -Value "<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?><configuration><packageSources><clear /><add key='TempSource' value='$sourceLink' /></packageSources></configuration>"
-
-    try {
-        # Extract BuildTools version from Directory.Packages.props to ensure we have the required version
-        $dirPackagesProps = Join-Path $rootPath "Directory.Packages.props"
-        if (Test-Path $dirPackagesProps) {
-            $propsContent = Get-Content $dirPackagesProps -Raw
-            if ($propsContent -match '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools" Version="([^"]+)"') {
-                $buildToolsVersion = $Matches[1]
-                Write-Host "Downloading Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools version $buildToolsVersion..."
-                $nugetArgsBuildTools = "install Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools -Version $buildToolsVersion -ConfigFile $tempConfig -OutputDirectory $installDir -NonInteractive -NoCache"
-                Invoke-Expression "nuget $nugetArgsBuildTools" | Out-Null
-            }
-        }
-
-        # Download package to inspect nuspec and keep it for the build
-        $nugetArgs = "install Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK -Version $WinAppSDKVersion -ConfigFile $tempConfig -OutputDirectory $installDir -NonInteractive -NoCache"
-        Invoke-Expression "nuget $nugetArgs" | Out-Null
-
-        # Parse dependencies from the installed folders
-        # Folder structure is typically {PackageId}.{Version}
-        $directories = Get-ChildItem -Path $installDir -Directory
-        $allLocalPackages = @()
-        foreach ($dir in $directories) {
-            # Match any package pattern: PackageId.Version
-            if ($dir.Name -match "^(.+?)\.(\d+\..*)$") {
-                $pkgId = $Matches[1]
-                $pkgVer = $Matches[2]
-                $allLocalPackages += $pkgId
-
-                $packageVersions[$pkgId] = $pkgVer
-                Write-Host "Found dependency: $pkgId = $pkgVer"
-            }
-        }
-
-        # Update repo's nuget.config to use localpackages
-        $nugetConfig = Join-Path $rootPath "nuget.config"
-        $configData = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $nugetConfig
-        [xml]$xml = $configData.Content
-
-        Add-NuGetSourceAndMapping -Xml $xml -Key "localpackages" -Value $installDir -Patterns $allLocalPackages
-
-        $xml.Save($nugetConfig)
-        Write-Host "Updated nuget.config with localpackages mapping."
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Failed to resolve dependencies: $_"
-    } finally {
-        Remove-Item $tempConfig -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-    }
-}
-
 # Execute nuget list and capture the output
 if ($useExperimentalVersion) {
     # The nuget list for experimental versions will cost more time
@@ -213,36 +112,56 @@ if ($latestVersion) {
     exit 1
 }
 
-# Resolve dependencies for 1.8+
-$packageVersions = @{ "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" = $WinAppSDKVersion }
-
-Resolve-WinAppSdkSplitDependencies
+# Update packages.config files
+Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse packages.config | ForEach-Object {
+    $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
+    $content = $file.Content
+    if ($content -match 'package id="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"') {
+        $newVersionString = 'package id="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" version="' + $WinAppSDKVersion + '"'
+        $oldVersionString = 'package id="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" version="[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*"'
+        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
+        Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
+        Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName 
+    }
+}
 
 # Update Directory.Packages.props file
 Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse "Directory.Packages.props" | ForEach-Object {
     $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
     $content = $file.Content
-    $isModified = $false
-    
-    foreach ($pkgId in $packageVersions.Keys) {
-        $ver = $packageVersions[$pkgId]
-        # Escape dots in package ID for regex
-        $pkgIdRegex = $pkgId -replace '\.', '\.'
-        
-        $newVersionString = "<PackageVersion Include=""$pkgId"" Version=""$ver"" />"
-        $oldVersionString = "<PackageVersion Include=""$pkgIdRegex"" Version=""[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*"" />"
-
-        if ($content -match "<PackageVersion Include=""$pkgIdRegex""") {
-            # Update existing package
-            if ($content -notmatch [regex]::Escape($newVersionString)) {
-                $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
-                $isModified = $true
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    if ($isModified) {
+    if ($content -match '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"') {
+        $newVersionString = '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="' + $WinAppSDKVersion + '" />'
+        $oldVersionString = '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*" />'
+        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
         Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
         Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName
     }
 }
+
+# Update .vcxproj files
+Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse *.vcxproj | ForEach-Object {
+    $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
+    $content = $file.Content
+    if ($content -match '\\Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.') {
+        $newVersionString = '\Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.' + $WinAppSDKVersion
+        $oldVersionString = '\\Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.(?=[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*\d)[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*'    #positive lookahead for at least a digit
+        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
+        Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
+        Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName
+    }
+}
+
+# Update .csproj files
+Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse *.csproj | ForEach-Object {
+    $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
+    $content = $file.Content
+    if ($content -match 'PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"') {
+        $newVersionString = 'PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="'+ $WinAppSDKVersion + '"'
+        $oldVersionString = 'PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*"'
+        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
+        Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
+        Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName 
+    }
+}
+
+Update-NugetConfig

.pipelines/generateDscManifests.ps1

@@ -65,28 +65,21 @@ if (-not (Test-Path $outputDir)) {
     New-Item -Path $outputDir -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
 }
 
-# DSC v3 manifests go to DSCModules subfolder
-$dscOutputDir = Join-Path $outputDir 'DSCModules'
-if (-not (Test-Path $dscOutputDir)) {
-    Write-Host "Creating DSCModules subfolder at '$dscOutputDir'."
-    New-Item -Path $dscOutputDir -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
-}
+Write-Host "DSC manifests will be generated to: '$outputDir'"
 
-Write-Host "DSC manifests will be generated to: '$dscOutputDir'"
+Write-Host "Cleaning previously generated DSC manifest files from '$outputDir'."
+Get-ChildItem -Path $outputDir -Filter 'microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Remove-Item -Force
 
-Write-Host "Cleaning previously generated DSC manifest files from '$dscOutputDir'."
-Get-ChildItem -Path $dscOutputDir -Filter 'microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Remove-Item -Force
-
-$arguments = @('manifest', '--resource', 'settings', '--outputDir', $dscOutputDir)
+$arguments = @('manifest', '--resource', 'settings', '--outputDir', $outputDir)
 Write-Host "Invoking DSC manifest generator: '$exePath' $($arguments -join ' ')"
 & $exePath @arguments
 if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
     throw "PowerToys.DSC.exe exited with code $LASTEXITCODE"
 }
 
-$generatedFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $dscOutputDir -Filter 'microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json' -ErrorAction Stop
+$generatedFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $outputDir -Filter 'microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json' -ErrorAction Stop
 if ($generatedFiles.Count -eq 0) {
-    throw "No DSC manifest files were generated in '$dscOutputDir'."
+    throw "No DSC manifest files were generated in '$outputDir'."
 }
 
 Write-Host "Generated $($generatedFiles.Count) DSC manifest file(s):"

.pipelines/packages.config

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <packages>
-  <package id="Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry" version="2.0.4" />
+  <package id="Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry" version="2.0.3" />
 </packages>

.pipelines/v2/ci-using-the-latest-winappsdk.yml

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ parameters:
   - name: enableMsBuildCaching
     type: boolean
     displayName: "Enable MSBuild Caching"
-    default: false
+    default: true
   - name: runTests
     type: boolean
     displayName: "Run Tests"
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ parameters:
     default: true
   - name: winAppSDKVersionNumber
     type: string
-    default: 1.8
+    default: 1.7
   - name: useExperimentalVersion
     type: boolean
     default: false

.pipelines/v2/ci.yml

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ parameters:
   - name: enableMsBuildCaching
     type: boolean
     displayName: "Enable MSBuild Caching"
-    default: false
+    default: true
   - name: runTests
     type: boolean
     displayName: "Run Tests"

.pipelines/v2/release.yml

@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ extends:
       name: SHINE-INT-S
       ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
         demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+      ${{ else }}:
+        image: SHINE-VS17-Latest
       os: windows
     sdl:
       tsa:
@@ -73,6 +75,7 @@ extends:
                 name: SHINE-INT-L
                 demands:
                   # Our INT agents have a large disk mounted at P:\
+                  - WorkFolder -equals P:\_work
                   - ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
                     - ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
                 os: windows
@@ -123,6 +126,7 @@ extends:
             parameters:
               pool:
                 name: SHINE-INT-L
+                image: SHINE-VS17-Latest
                 os: windows
               official: true
               codeSign: true

.pipelines/v2/templates/job-build-project.yml

@@ -111,7 +111,6 @@ jobs:
             ${{ else }}:
               OutputBuildPlatform: ${{ platform }}
   variables:
-    NUGET_PACKAGES: 'C:\NuGetPackages' # Some of our build steps cache these here... and it was apparently part of the global environment
     MakeAppxPath: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin\10.0.26100.0\x86\MakeAppx.exe'
     # Azure DevOps abhors a vacuum
     # If these are blank, expansion will fail later on... which will result in direct substitution of the variable *names*
@@ -129,7 +128,7 @@ jobs:
       MSBuildMainBuildTargets: Build
     ${{ insert }}: ${{ parameters.variables }}
     ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, true) }}:
-      RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg: '/p:RestoreAdditionalProjectSources="$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\NugetPackages" /p:IgnoreExperimentalWarnings=true'
+      RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg: '/p:RestoreAdditionalProjectSources="$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\NugetPackages"'
     ${{ else }}:
       RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg: ''
   displayName: Build
@@ -140,10 +139,6 @@ jobs:
     - output: pipelineArtifact
       artifactName: $(JobOutputArtifactName)
       targetPath: $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)
-    - output: pipelineArtifact
-      artifactName: $(JobOutputArtifactName)-failure-$(System.JobAttempt)
-      targetPath: $(LogOutputDirectory)
-      condition: or(failed(), canceled())
   steps:
   - checkout: self
     clean: true
@@ -192,14 +187,14 @@ jobs:
     displayName: Verify XAML formatting
 
   - pwsh: |-
-      & '.pipelines/verifyNugetPackages.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\PowerToys.slnx'
-    displayName: Verify Nuget package versions for PowerToys.slnx
+      & '.pipelines/verifyNugetPackages.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\PowerToys.sln'
+    displayName: Verify Nuget package versions for PowerToys.sln
 
   - pwsh: |-
-      & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\PowerToys.slnx'
+      & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\PowerToys.sln'
       & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\tools\BugReportTool\BugReportTool.sln'
       & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\tools\StylesReportTool\StylesReportTool.sln'
-      & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\installer\PowerToysSetup.slnx'
+      & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\installer\PowerToysSetup.sln'
     displayName: Verify ARM64 configurations
 
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.enablePackageCaching, true) }}:
@@ -252,7 +247,7 @@ jobs:
     ${{ else }}:
       displayName: Build PowerToys main project
     inputs:
-      solution: 'PowerToys.slnx'
+      solution: 'PowerToys.sln'
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore -graph
@@ -271,26 +266,6 @@ jobs:
       env:
         SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)
 
-  - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: Generate DSC artifacts for ARM64
-    condition: and(succeeded(), eq(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64'))
-    inputs:
-      solution: PowerToys.slnx
-      vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        -restore
-        /p:Configuration=$(BuildConfiguration)
-        /p:Platform=x64
-        /t:DSC\PowerToys_Settings_DSC_Schema_Generator
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-dsc-generator.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-        $(MSBuildCacheParameters)
-        $(RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg)
-      platform: x64
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-      msbuildArchitecture: x64
-      maximumCpuCount: true
-
   # Build PowerToys.DSC.exe for ARM64 (x64 uses existing binary from previous build)
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: Build PowerToys.DSC.exe (x64 for generating manifests)
@@ -400,7 +375,7 @@ jobs:
   ### HACK: On ARM64 builds, building an app with Windows App SDK copies the x64 WebView2 dll instead of the ARM64 one. This task makes sure the right dll is used.
   - task: CopyFiles@2
     displayName: HACK Copy core WebView2 ARM64 dll to output directory
-    condition: and(succeeded(), eq(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64'))
+    condition: eq(variables['BuildPlatform'],'arm64')
     inputs:
       contents: packages/Microsoft.Web.WebView2.1.0.2903.40/runtimes/win-ARM64/native_uap/Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Core.dll
       targetFolder: $(Build.SourcesDirectory)/ARM64/Release/WinUI3Apps/
@@ -439,11 +414,11 @@ jobs:
       inputs:
         testResultsFormat: VSTest
         testResultsFiles: '**/*.trx'
-      condition: and(succeeded(), ne(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64'))
+      condition: ne(variables['BuildPlatform'],'arm64')
 
     # Native dlls
     - task: VSTest@2
-      condition: and(succeeded(), ne(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64')) # No arm64 agents to run the tests.
+      condition: ne(variables['BuildPlatform'],'arm64') # No arm64 agents to run the tests.
       displayName: 'Native Tests'
       inputs:
         platform: '$(BuildPlatform)'
@@ -624,4 +599,4 @@ jobs:
     - publish: $(JobOutputDirectory)
       artifact: $(JobOutputArtifactName)-failure-$(System.JobAttempt)
       displayName: Publish failure logs
-      condition: or(failed(), canceled())
+      condition: or(failed(), canceled())

.pipelines/v2/templates/job-build-ui-tests.yml

@@ -68,13 +68,14 @@ jobs:
 
   - template: .\steps-restore-nuget.yml
 
-  - task: MSBuild@1
+  - task: NuGetCommand@2
     displayName: Restore solution-level NuGet packages
     inputs:
-      solution: PowerToys.slnx
-      msbuildArguments: '/t:restore /p:RestorePackagesConfig=true'
-      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      command: restore
+      feedsToUse: config
+      configPath: nuget.config
+      restoreSolution: PowerToys.sln
+      restoreDirectory: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\packages'
 
   # Build all UI test projects if no specific modules are specified
   - ${{ if eq(length(parameters.uiTestModules), 0) }}:
@@ -128,4 +129,4 @@ jobs:
   - publish: $(JobOutputDirectory)
     artifact: $(JobOutputArtifactName)
     displayName: Publish UI Test artifacts
-    condition: always()
+    condition: always()

.pipelines/v2/templates/pipeline-ci-build.yml

@@ -63,20 +63,3 @@ stages:
               winAppSDKVersionNumber: ${{ parameters.winAppSDKVersionNumber }}
               useExperimentalVersion: ${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
             timeoutInMinutes: 90
-
-  - stage: Build_SDK
-    displayName: Build Command Palette Toolkit SDK
-    dependsOn: []
-    jobs:
-      - template: job-build-sdk.yml
-        parameters:
-          pool:
-            ${{ if eq(variables['System.CollectionId'], 'cb55739e-4afe-46a3-970f-1b49d8ee7564') }}:
-              name: SHINE-INT-L
-            ${{ else }}:
-              name: SHINE-OSS-L
-            ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
-          buildConfigurations: [Release]
-          official: false
-          codeSign: false

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-build-installer-vnext.yml

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ steps:
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: Build Shared Support DLLs
     inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         /t:PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext;SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ steps:
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: 💻 Build VNext MSI
     inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ steps:
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: 👤 Build VNext MSI
     inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ steps:
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: 💻 Build VNext Bootstrapper
     inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         -restore
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ steps:
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: 👤 Build VNext Bootstrapper
     inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx"
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
       vsVersion: 17.0
       msbuildArgs: >-
         /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-update-winappsdk-and-restore-nuget.yml

@@ -19,20 +19,39 @@ steps:
       -useExperimentalVersion $${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
       -rootPath "$(build.sourcesdirectory)"
 
-# - task: NuGetCommand@2
-#   displayName: 'Restore NuGet packages (slnx)'
-#   inputs:
-#     command: 'restore'
-#     feedsToUse: 'config'
-#     nugetConfigPath: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\nuget.config'
-#     restoreSolution: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\**\*.slnx'
-#     includeNuGetOrg: false
+- script: echo $(WinAppSDKVersion)
+  displayName: 'Display WinAppSDK Version Found'
 
-- task: DotNetCoreCLI@2
-  displayName: 'Restore NuGet packages (dotnet)'
+- task: DownloadPipelineArtifact@2
+  displayName: 'Download WindowsAppSDK'
+  inputs:
+    buildType: 'specific'
+    project: '55e8140e-57ac-4e5f-8f9c-c7c15b51929d'
+    definition: '104083'
+    buildVersionToDownload: 'latestFromBranch'
+    branchName: 'refs/heads/release/${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-stable'
+    artifactName: 'WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX'
+    targetPath: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages'
+
+- script: dir $(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\NugetPackages
+  displayName: 'List downloaded packages'
+
+- task: NuGetCommand@2
+  displayName: 'Install WindowsAppSDK'
+  inputs:
+    command: 'custom'
+    arguments: >
+      install "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"
+      -Source "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\NugetPackages"
+      -Version "$(WinAppSDKVersion)"
+      -OutputDirectory "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\output"
+      -FallbackSource "https://microsoft.pkgs.visualstudio.com/ProjectReunion/_packaging/Project.Reunion.nuget.internal/nuget/v3/index.json"
+
+- task: NuGetCommand@2
+  displayName: 'Restore NuGet packages'
   inputs:
     command: 'restore'
-    projects: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\**\*.slnx'
     feedsToUse: 'config'
     nugetConfigPath: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\nuget.config'
-    workingDirectory: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)'
+    restoreSolution: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\**\*.sln'
+    includeNuGetOrg: false

.pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1

@@ -27,8 +27,7 @@ $versionExceptions = @(
     "WyHash.dll",
     "Microsoft.Recognizers.Text.DataTypes.TimexExpression.dll",
     "ObjectModelCsProjection.dll",
-    "RendererCsProjection.dll",
-    "Microsoft.ML.OnnxRuntime.dll") -join '|';
+    "RendererCsProjection.dll") -join '|';
 $nullVersionExceptions = @(
     "SkiaSharp.Views.WinUI.Native.dll",
     "libSkiaSharp.dll",
@@ -53,12 +52,7 @@ $nullVersionExceptions = @(
     "System.Diagnostics.EventLog.Messages.dll",
     "Microsoft.Windows.Widgets.dll",
     "AdaptiveCards.ObjectModel.WinUI3.dll",
-    "AdaptiveCards.Rendering.WinUI3.dll",
-    "boost_regex_vc143_mt_gd_x32_1_87.dll",
-    "boost_regex_vc143_mt_gd_x64_1_87.dll",
-    "boost_regex_vc143_mt_x32_1_87.dll",
-    "boost_regex_vc143_mt_x64_1_87.dll"
-    ) -join '|';
+    "AdaptiveCards.Rendering.WinUI3.dll") -join '|';
 $totalFailure = 0;
 
 Write-Host $DirPath;
@@ -104,4 +98,4 @@ if ($totalFailure -gt 0) {
     exit 1
 }
 
-exit 0
+exit 0

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -38,17 +38,6 @@
             "env": {},
             "console": "internalConsole",
             "stopAtEntry": false
-        },
-        {
-            "name": "Run AdvancedPaste (managed, no build, ARCH configurable)",
-            "type": "coreclr",
-            "request": "launch",
-            "program": "${workspaceFolder}\\${input:arch}\\Debug\\WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.AdvancedPaste.exe",
-            "args": [],
-            "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-            "env": {},
-            "console": "internalConsole",
-            "stopAtEntry": false
-        },
+        }
     ]
 }

.vscode/tasks.json

@@ -1,106 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "version": "2.0.0",
-  "windows": {
-    "options": {
-      "shell": {
-        "executable": "cmd.exe",
-        "args": ["/d", "/c"]
-      }
-    }
-  },
-
-  "inputs": [
-    {
-      "id": "config",
-      "type": "pickString",
-      "description": "Configuration",
-      "options": ["Debug", "Release"],
-      "default": "Debug"
-    },
-    {
-      "id": "platform",
-      "type": "pickString",
-      "description": "Platform (leave empty to auto-detect host platform)",
-      "options": ["", "X64", "ARM64"],
-      "default": "X64"
-    },
-    {
-      "id": "msbuildExtra",
-      "type": "promptString",
-      "description": "Extra MSBuild args (optional). Example: /p:CIBuild=true /m",
-      "default": ""
-    }
-  ],
-
-  "tasks": [
-    {
-      "label": "PT: Build (quick)",
-      "type": "shell",
-      "command": "\"${workspaceFolder}\\tools\\build\\build.cmd\"",
-      "args": [
-        "-Path",
-        "${fileDirname}"
-      ],
-      "group": { "kind": "build", "isDefault": true },
-      "presentation": {
-        "reveal": "always",
-        "panel": "dedicated",
-        "clear": true
-      },
-      "problemMatcher": "$msCompile"
-    },
-
-    {
-      "label": "PT: Build (with options)",
-      "type": "shell",
-      "command": "\"${workspaceFolder}\\tools\\build\\build.cmd\"",
-      "args": [
-        "-Path",
-        "${fileDirname}",
-        "-Platform",
-        "${input:platform}",
-        "-Configuration",
-        "${input:config}",
-        "${input:msbuildExtra}"
-      ],
-      "presentation": {
-        "reveal": "always",
-        "panel": "dedicated",
-        "clear": true
-      },
-      "problemMatcher": "$msCompile"
-    },
-
-    {
-      "label": "PT: Build Essentials (quick)",
-      "type": "shell",
-      "command": "\"${workspaceFolder}\\tools\\build\\build-essentials.cmd\"",
-      "args": [],
-      "presentation": {
-        "reveal": "always",
-        "panel": "dedicated",
-        "clear": true
-      },
-      "problemMatcher": "$msCompile"
-    },
-
-    {
-      "label": "PT: Build Essentials (with options)",
-      "type": "shell",
-      "command": "\"${workspaceFolder}\\tools\\build\\build-essentials.cmd\"",
-      "args": [
-        "-Platform",
-        "${input:platform}",
-        "-Configuration",
-        "${input:config}",
-        "${input:msbuildExtra}"
-      ],
-      "presentation": {
-        "reveal": "always",
-        "panel": "dedicated",
-        "clear": true
-      },
-      "problemMatcher": "$msCompile"
-    }
-  ]
-}

AGENTS.md

@@ -1,165 +0,0 @@
----
-description: 'Top-level AI contributor guidance for developing PowerToys - a collection of Windows productivity utilities'
-applyTo: '**'
----
-
-# PowerToys – AI Contributor Guide
-
-This is the top-level guidance for AI contributions to PowerToys. Keep changes atomic, follow existing patterns, and cite exact paths in PRs.
-
-## Overview
-
-PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience.
-
-| Area | Location | Description |
-|------|----------|-------------|
-| Runner | `src/runner/` | Main executable, tray icon, module loader, hotkey management |
-| Settings UI | `src/settings-ui/` | WinUI/WPF configuration app communicating via named pipes |
-| Modules | `src/modules/` | Individual PowerToys utilities (each in its own subfolder) |
-| Common Libraries | `src/common/` | Shared code: logging, IPC, settings, DPI, telemetry, utilities |
-| Build Tools | `tools/build/` | Build scripts and automation |
-| Documentation | `doc/devdocs/` | Developer documentation |
-| Installer | `installer/` | WiX-based installer projects |
-
-For architecture details and module types, see [Architecture Overview](doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md).
-
-## Conventions
-
-For detailed coding conventions, see:
-- [Coding Guidelines](doc/devdocs/development/guidelines.md) – Dependencies, testing, PR management
-- [Coding Style](doc/devdocs/development/style.md) – Formatting, C++/C#/XAML style rules
-- [Logging](doc/devdocs/development/logging.md) – C++ spdlog and C# Logger usage
-
-### Component-Specific Instructions
-
-These instruction files are automatically applied when working in their respective areas:
-- [Runner & Settings UI](.github/instructions/runner-settings-ui.instructions.md) – IPC contracts, schema migrations
-- [Common Libraries](.github/instructions/common-libraries.instructions.md) – ABI stability, shared code guidelines
-
-## Build
-
-### Prerequisites
-
-- Visual Studio 2022 17.4+
-- Windows 10 1803+ (April 2018 Update or newer)
-- Initialize submodules once: `git submodule update --init --recursive`
-
-### Build Commands
-
-| Task | Command |
-|------|---------|
-| First build / NuGet restore | `tools\build\build-essentials.cmd` |
-| Build current folder | `tools\build\build.cmd` |
-| Build with options | `build.ps1 -Platform x64 -Configuration Release` |
-
-### Build Discipline
-
-1. One terminal per operation (build → test). Do not switch or open new ones mid-flow
-2. After making changes, `cd` to the project folder that changed (`.csproj`/`.vcxproj`)
-3. Use scripts to build: `tools/build/build.ps1` or `tools/build/build.cmd`
-4. For first build or missing NuGet packages, run `build-essentials.cmd` first
-5. **Exit code 0 = success; non-zero = failure** – treat this as absolute
-6. On failure, read the errors log: `build.<config>.<platform>.errors.log`
-7. Do not start tests or launch Runner until the build succeeds
-
-### Build Logs
-
-Located next to the solution/project being built:
-- `build.<configuration>.<platform>.errors.log` – errors only (check this first)
-- `build.<configuration>.<platform>.all.log` – full log
-- `build.<configuration>.<platform>.trace.binlog` – for MSBuild Structured Log Viewer
-
-For complete details, see [Build Guidelines](tools/build/BUILD-GUIDELINES.md).
-
-## Tests
-
-### Test Discovery
-
-- Find test projects by product code prefix (e.g., `FancyZones`, `AdvancedPaste`)
-- Look for sibling folders or 1-2 levels up named `<Product>*UnitTests` or `<Product>*UITests`
-
-### Running Tests
-
-1. **Build the test project first**, wait for exit code 0
-2. Run via VS Test Explorer (`Ctrl+E, T`) or `vstest.console.exe` with filters
-3. **Avoid `dotnet test`** in this repo – use VS Test Explorer or vstest.console.exe
-
-### Test Types
-
-| Type | Requirements | Setup |
-|------|--------------|-------|
-| Unit Tests | Standard dev environment | None |
-| UI Tests | WinAppDriver v1.2.1, Developer Mode | Install from [WinAppDriver releases](https://github.com/microsoft/WinAppDriver/releases/tag/v1.2.1) |
-| Fuzz Tests | OneFuzz, .NET 8 | See [Fuzzing Tests](doc/devdocs/tools/fuzzingtesting.md) |
-
-### Test Discipline
-
-1. Add or adjust tests when changing behavior
-2. If tests skipped, state why (e.g., comment-only change, string rename)
-3. New modules handling file I/O or user input **must** implement fuzzing tests
-
-### Special Requirements
-
-- **Mouse Without Borders**: Requires 2+ physical computers (not VMs)
-- **Multi-monitor utilities**: Test with 2+ monitors, different DPI settings
-
-For UI test setup details, see [UI Tests](doc/devdocs/development/ui-tests.md).
-
-## Boundaries
-
-### Ask for Clarification When
-
-- Ambiguous spec after scanning relevant docs
-- Cross-module impact (shared enum/struct) is unclear
-- Security, elevation, or installer changes involved
-- GPO or policy handling modifications needed
-
-### Areas Requiring Extra Care
-
-| Area | Concern | Reference |
-|------|---------|-----------|
-| `src/common/` | ABI breaks | [Common Libraries Instructions](.github/instructions/common-libraries.instructions.md) |
-| `src/runner/`, `src/settings-ui/` | IPC contracts, schema | [Runner & Settings UI Instructions](.github/instructions/runner-settings-ui.instructions.md) |
-| Installer files | Release impact | Careful review required |
-| Elevation/GPO logic | Security | Confirm no regression in policy handling |
-
-### What NOT to Do
-
-- Don't merge incomplete features into main (use feature branches)
-- Don't break IPC/JSON contracts without updating both runner and settings-ui
-- Don't add noisy logs in hot paths
-- Don't introduce third-party deps without PM approval and `NOTICE.md` update
-
-## Validation Checklist
-
-Before finishing, verify:
-
-- [ ] Build clean with exit code 0
-- [ ] Tests updated and passing locally
-- [ ] No unintended ABI breaks or schema changes
-- [ ] IPC contracts consistent between runner and settings-ui
-- [ ] New dependencies added to `NOTICE.md`
-- [ ] PR is atomic (one logical change), with issue linked
-
-## Documentation Index
-
-### Core Architecture
-- [Architecture Overview](doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md)
-- [Runner](doc/devdocs/core/runner.md)
-- [Settings System](doc/devdocs/core/settings/readme.md)
-- [Module Interface](doc/devdocs/modules/interface.md)
-
-### Development
-- [Coding Guidelines](doc/devdocs/development/guidelines.md)
-- [Coding Style](doc/devdocs/development/style.md)
-- [Logging](doc/devdocs/development/logging.md)
-- [UI Tests](doc/devdocs/development/ui-tests.md)
-- [Fuzzing Tests](doc/devdocs/tools/fuzzingtesting.md)
-
-### Build & Tools
-- [Build Guidelines](tools/build/BUILD-GUIDELINES.md)
-- [Tools Overview](doc/devdocs/tools/readme.md)
-
-### Instructions (Auto-Applied)
-- [Runner & Settings UI](.github/instructions/runner-settings-ui.instructions.md)
-- [Common Libraries](.github/instructions/common-libraries.instructions.md)

COMMUNITY.md

@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ Names are in alphabetical order based on first name.
 
 ## High impact community members
 
+### [@Noraa-Junker](https://github.com/Noraa-Junker) - [Noraa Junker](https://noraajunker.ch)
+Noraa has helped triaging, discussing, and creating a substantial number of issues and contributed features/fixes. Noraa was the primary person for helping build the File Explorer preview pane handler for developer files.
+
 ### [@cgaarden](https://github.com/cgaarden) - [Christian Gaarden Gaardmark](https://www.onegreatworld.com) 
 Christian contributed New+ utility
 
@@ -39,12 +42,6 @@ Jay has helped triaging, discussing, creating a substantial number of issues and
 ### [@jefflord](https://github.com/Jjefflord) - Jeff Lord
 Jeff added in multiple new features into Keyboard manager, such as key chord support and launching apps. He also contributed multiple features/fixes to PowerToys.
 
-### [@snickler](https://github.com/snickler) - [Jeremy Sinclair](http://sinclairinat0r.com)
-Jeremy has helped drive large sums of the ARM64 support inside PowerToys
-
-### [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek) - [Jiří Polášek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
-Jiří has contributed a massive number of features and improvements to Command Palette, including drag & drop support, custom themes, Web Search enhancements, Remote Desktop extension fixes, and many UX improvements.
-
 ### [@TheJoeFin](https://github.com/TheJoeFin) - [Joe Finney](https://joefinapps.com)
 Joe has helped triaging, discussing, issues as well as fixing bugs and building features for Text Extractor.
 
@@ -60,9 +57,6 @@ Color Picker is from Martin.
 ### [@mikeclayton](https://github.com/mikeclayton) - [Michael Clayton](https://michael-clayton.com)
 Michael contributed the [initial version](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/23216) of the Mouse Jump tool and [a number of updates](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pulls?q=is%3Apr+author%3Amikeclayton) based on his FancyMouse utility.
 
-### [@Noraa-Junker](https://github.com/Noraa-Junker) - [Noraa Junker](https://noraajunker.ch)
-Noraa has helped triaging, discussing, and creating a substantial number of issues and contributed features/fixes. Noraa was the primary person for helping build the File Explorer preview pane handler for developer files.
-
 ### [@pedrolamas](https://github.com/pedrolamas/) - Pedro Lamas
 Pedro helped create the thumbnail and File Explorer previewers for 3D files like STL and GCode.  If you like 3D printing, these are very helpful.
 
@@ -75,12 +69,15 @@ Rafael has helped do the [upgrade from CppWinRT 1.x to 2.0](https://github.com/m
 ### [@royvou](https://github.com/royvou)
 Roy has helped out contributing multiple features to PowerToys Run
 
-### [@ThiefZero](https://github.com/ThiefZero)
-ThiefZero has helped out contributing a features to PowerToys Run such as the unit converter plugin
+### [@snickler](https://github.com/snickler) - [Jeremy Sinclair](http://sinclairinat0r.com)
+Jeremy has helped drive large sums of the ARM64 support inside PowerToys
 
 ### [@TobiasSekan](https://github.com/TobiasSekan) - Tobias Sekan
 Tobias Sekan has helped out contributing features to PowerToys Run such as Settings plugin, Registry plugin
 
+### [@ThiefZero](https://github.com/ThiefZero)
+ThiefZero has helped out contributing a features to PowerToys Run such as the unit converter plugin
+
 ## Open source projects
 
 As PowerToys creates new utilities, some will be based off existing technology. We'll continue to do our best to contribute back to these projects but their efforts were the base of some of our projects. We want to be sure their work is directly recognized.
@@ -124,9 +121,6 @@ PowerToys Awake is a tool to keep your computer awake.
 
 Randy contributed Registry Preview and some very early conversations about keyboard remapping.
 
-### [@cinnamon-msft](https://github.com/cinnamon-msft) - Kayla Cinnamon
-Kayla was a former lead for PowerToys and helped create multiple utilities, maintained the GitHub repo, and collaborated with the community to improve the overall product
-
 ### [@oldnewthing](https://github.com/oldnewthing) - Raymond Chen
 
 Find My Mouse is based on Raymond Chen's SuperSonar.
@@ -186,14 +180,23 @@ ZoomIt source code was originally implemented by [Sysinternals](https://sysinter
 
 ## PowerToys core team
 
+- [@cinnamon-msft](https://github.com/cinnamon-msft) - Kayla Cinnamon - Lead
 - [@craigloewen-msft](https://github.com/craigloewen-msft) - Craig Loewen - Product Manager
 - [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001/) - Niels Laute - Product Manager
 - [@dhowett](https://github.com/dhowett) - Dustin Howett - Dev Lead
 - [@yeelam-gordon](https://github.com/yeelam-gordon) - Gordon Lam - Dev Lead
+- [@jamrobot](https://github.com/jamrobot) - Jerry Xu - Dev Lead
 - [@lei9444](https://github.com/lei9444) - Leilei Zhang - Dev
 - [@shuaiyuanxx](https://github.com/shuaiyuanxx) - Shawn Yuan - Dev
 - [@moooyo](https://github.com/moooyo) - Yu Leng - Dev
 - [@haoliuu](https://github.com/haoliuu) - Hao Liu - Dev
+- [@chenmy77](https://github.com/chenmy77) - Mengyuan Chen - Dev
+- [@chemwolf6922](https://github.com/chemwolf6922) - Feng Wang - Dev
+- [@yaqingmi](https://github.com/yaqingmi) - Yaqing Mi - Dev
+- [@zhaoqpcn](https://github.com/zhaoqpcn) - Qingpeng Zhao - Dev
+- [@urnotdfs](https://github.com/urnotdfs) - Xiaofeng Wang - Dev
+- [@zhaopy536](https://github.com/zhaopy536) - Peiyao Zhao - Dev
+- [@wang563681252](https://github.com/wang563681252) - Zhaopeng Wang - Dev
 - [@vanzue](https://github.com/vanzue) - Kai Tao - Dev
 - [@zadjii-msft](https://github.com/zadjii-msft) - Mike Griese - Dev
 - [@khmyznikov](https://github.com/khmyznikov) - Gleb Khmyznikov - Dev
@@ -206,7 +209,6 @@ ZoomIt source code was originally implemented by [Sysinternals](https://sysinter
 ## Former PowerToys core team members
 
 - [@indierawk2k2](https://github.com/indierawk2k2) - Mike Harsh - Product Manager
-- [@cinnamon-msft](https://github.com/cinnamon-msft) - Kayla Cinnamon - Product Manager
 - [@ethanfangg](https://github.com/ethanfangg) - Ethan Fang - Product Manager
 - [@plante-msft](https://github.com/plante-msft) - Connor Plante - Product Manager
 - [@joadoumie](https://github.com/joadoumie) - Jordi Adoumie - Product Manager
@@ -224,12 +226,3 @@ ZoomIt source code was originally implemented by [Sysinternals](https://sysinter
 - [@SeraphimaZykova](https://github.com/SeraphimaZykova) - Seraphima Zykova - Dev
 - [@stefansjfw](https://github.com/stefansjfw) - Stefan Markovic - Dev
 - [@jaimecbernardo](https://github.com/jaimecbernardo) - Jaime Bernardo - Dev Lead
-- [@haoliuu](https://github.com/haoliuu) - Hao Liu - Dev
-- [@chenmy77](https://github.com/chenmy77) - Mengyuan Chen - Dev
-- [@chemwolf6922](https://github.com/chemwolf6922) - Feng Wang - Dev
-- [@yaqingmi](https://github.com/yaqingmi) - Yaqing Mi - Dev
-- [@zhaoqpcn](https://github.com/zhaoqpcn) - Qingpeng Zhao - Dev
-- [@urnotdfs](https://github.com/urnotdfs) - Xiaofeng Wang - Dev
-- [@zhaopy536](https://github.com/zhaopy536) - Peiyao Zhao - Dev
-- [@wang563681252](https://github.com/wang563681252) - Zhaopeng Wang - Dev
-- [@jamrobot](https://github.com/jamrobot) - Jerry Xu - Dev Lead

Cpp.Build.props

@@ -1,6 +1,56 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <Project ToolsVersion="4.0"
   xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
+  <!-- Hybrid CRT configuration -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(HybridCrtConfiguration)'==''">
+    <HybridCrtConfiguration>$(Configuration)</HybridCrtConfiguration>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <!-- Skip Hybrid CRT for AppContainer/UWP projects as they require MultiThreadedDLL -->
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(AppContainerApplication)'=='true' and '$(_VC_Target_Library_Platform)'!='Desktop'">
+    <HybridCrtConfiguration></HybridCrtConfiguration>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(HybridCrtConfiguration)'=='Debug'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <!-- We use MultiThreadedDebug, rather than MultiThreadedDebugDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140d.dll and MSVCP140d.dll. -->
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <Link>
+      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
+           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
+           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
+           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
+      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrtd.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
+      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrtd.lib</AdditionalOptions>
+    </Link>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(HybridCrtConfiguration)'=='Release'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <!-- We use MultiThreaded, rather than MultiThreadedDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140.dll and MSVCP140.dll. -->
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+    <Link>
+      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
+           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
+           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
+           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
+      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrt.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
+      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrt.lib</AdditionalOptions>
+    </Link>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+
+  <!-- AppContainer/UWP projects must use MultiThreadedDLL -->
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(AppContainerApplication)'=='true' and '$(_VC_Target_Library_Platform)'!='Desktop' And '$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebugDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
+  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(AppContainerApplication)'=='true' and '$(_VC_Target_Library_Platform)'!='Desktop' And '$(Configuration)'=='Release'">
+    <ClCompile>
+      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDLL</RuntimeLibrary>
+    </ClCompile>
+  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
 
   <!-- Project configurations -->
   <ItemGroup Label="ProjectConfigurations">
@@ -26,7 +76,6 @@
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(SkipCppCodeAnalysis)' == ''">
     <RunCodeAnalysis>true</RunCodeAnalysis>
     <CodeAnalysisRuleSet>$(MsbuildThisFileDirectory)\CppRuleSet.ruleset</CodeAnalysisRuleSet>
-    <CAExcludePath>$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)deps;$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)packages;$(CAExcludePath)</CAExcludePath>
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <!-- C++ source compile-specific things for all configurations -->
@@ -35,18 +84,13 @@
     <PreferredToolArchitecture Condition="'$(PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE)' == 'ARM64' or '$(PROCESSOR_ARCHITEW6432)' == 'ARM64'">arm64</PreferredToolArchitecture>
     <VcpkgEnabled>false</VcpkgEnabled>
     <ReplaceWildcardsInProjectItems>true</ReplaceWildcardsInProjectItems>
-    <ExternalIncludePath>$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)deps;$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)packages;$(ExternalIncludePath)</ExternalIncludePath>
+    <ExternalIncludePath>$(MSBuildThisFileFullPath)\..\deps\;$(MSBuildThisFileFullPath)\..\packages\;$(ExternalIncludePath)</ExternalIncludePath>
     <!-- Enable control flow guard for C++ projects that don't consume any C++ files -->
     <!-- This covers the case where a .dll exports a .lib, but doesn't have any ClCompile entries. -->
     <LinkControlFlowGuard>Guard</LinkControlFlowGuard>
   </PropertyGroup>
   <ItemDefinitionGroup>
     <ClCompile>
-      <!-- Make angle-bracket includes external and turn off code analysis for them -->
-      <TreatAngleIncludeAsExternal>true</TreatAngleIncludeAsExternal>
-      <ExternalWarningLevel>TurnOffAllWarnings</ExternalWarningLevel>
-      <DisableAnalyzeExternal>true</DisableAnalyzeExternal>
-
       <MultiProcessorCompilation>true</MultiProcessorCompilation>
       <PrecompiledHeader Condition="'$(UsePrecompiledHeaders)' != 'false'">Use</PrecompiledHeader>
       <PrecompiledHeaderFile>pch.h</PrecompiledHeaderFile>
@@ -79,7 +123,6 @@
     <ClCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -89,7 +132,6 @@
     <ClCompile>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
     </ClCompile>
@@ -116,11 +158,13 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <!-- Debug/Release props -->
-  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'" Label="Configuration">
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'"
+    Label="Configuration">
     <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
     <LinkIncremental>true</LinkIncremental>
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'" Label="Configuration">
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'"
+    Label="Configuration">
     <UseDebugLibraries>false</UseDebugLibraries>
     <WholeProgramOptimization>true</WholeProgramOptimization>
     <LinkIncremental>false</LinkIncremental>

DATA_AND_PRIVACY.md

@@ -147,18 +147,6 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
     <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.AdvancedPasteSemanticKernelFormatEvent</td>
     <td>Triggered when Advanced Paste leverages the Semantic Kernel.</td>
   </tr> 
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.AdvancedPasteSemanticKernelErrorEvent</td>
-    <td>Occurs when the Semantic Kernel workflow encounters an error.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.AdvancedPasteEndpointUsageEvent</td>
-    <td>Logs the AI provider, model, and processing duration for each endpoint call.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.AdvancedPasteCustomActionErrorEvent</td>
-    <td>Records provider, model, and status details when a custom action fails.</td>
-  </tr>
 </table>
 
 ### Always on Top
@@ -243,10 +231,6 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
     <th>Event Name</th>
     <th>Description</th>
   </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdNotFound_EnableCmdNotFound</td>
-    <td>Triggered when Command Not Found is enabled or disabled.</td>
-  </tr>
   <tr>
     <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdNotFoundInstallEvent</td>
     <td>Triggered when a Command Not Found is installed.</td>
@@ -261,71 +245,6 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
   </tr>  
 </table>
 
-### Command Palette
-
-<table style="width:100%">
-  <tr>
-    <th>Event Name</th>
-    <th>Description</th>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_BeginInvoke</td>
-    <td>Triggered when the Command Palette is launched by the user.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_ColdLaunch</td>
-    <td>Occurs when Command Palette starts for the first time (cold start).</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_OpenPage</td>
-    <td>Triggered when a page is opened within the Command Palette, tracking navigation depth.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_OpenUri</td>
-    <td>Occurs when a URI is opened through the Command Palette, including whether it's a web URL.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_ReactivateInstance</td>
-    <td>Triggered when an existing Command Palette instance is reactivated.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_RunCommand</td>
-    <td>Logs when a command is executed through the Command Palette, including admin elevation status.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_RunQuery</td>
-    <td>Triggered when a search query is performed, including result count and duration.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPalDismissedOnEsc</td>
-    <td>Occurs when the Command Palette is dismissed by pressing the Escape key.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPalDismissedOnLostFocus</td>
-    <td>Triggered when the Command Palette is dismissed due to losing focus.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPalHotkeySummoned</td>
-    <td>Logs when the Command Palette is summoned via hotkey, distinguishing between global and context-specific hotkeys.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPalInvokeResult</td>
-    <td>Records the result type of a Command Palette invocation.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPalProcessStarted</td>
-    <td>Triggered when the Command Palette process is started.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_ExtensionInvoked</td>
-    <td>Tracks extension usage including extension ID, command details, success status, and execution time.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.CmdPal_SessionDuration</td>
-    <td>Logs session metrics from launch to dismissal including duration, commands executed, pages visited, search queries, navigation depth, and errors.</td>
-  </tr>
-</table>
-
 ### Crop And Lock
 <table style="width:100%">
   <tr>
@@ -444,10 +363,6 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
     <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.FancyZones_ZoneWindowKeyUp</td>
     <td>Occurs when a key is released while interacting with zones.</td>
   </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.FancyZones_CLICommand</td>
-    <td>Triggered when a FancyZones CLI command is executed, logging the command name and success status.</td>
-  </tr>
 </table>
 
 ### FileExplorerAddOns
@@ -694,30 +609,6 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
   </tr>
 </table>
 
-### Light Switch
-<table style="width:100%">
-  <tr>
-    <th>Event Name</th>
-    <th>Description</th>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.LightSwitch_EnableLightSwitch</td>
-    <td>Triggered when Light Switch is enabled or disabled.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.LightSwitch_ShortcutInvoked</td>
-    <td>Occurs when the shortcut for Light Switch is invoked.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.LightSwitch_ScheduleModeToggled</td>
-    <td>Occurs when a new schedule mode is selected for Light Switch.</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.LightSwitch_ThemeTargetChanged</td>
-    <td>Occurs when the options for targeting the system or apps is updated.</td>
-  </tr>
-</table>
-
 ### Mouse Highlighter
 <table style="width:100%">
   <tr>
@@ -832,10 +723,6 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
     <th>Event Name</th>
     <th>Description</th>
   </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.NewPlus_ChangedTemplateLocation</td>
-    <td>Triggered when the template folder location is changed.</td>
-  </tr>
   <tr>
     <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.NewPlus_EventCopyTemplate</td>
     <td>Triggered when an item from New+ is created (copied to the current directory).</td>
@@ -844,10 +731,6 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
     <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.NewPlus_EventCopyTemplateResult</td>
     <td>Logs the success of item creation (copying).</td>
   </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.NewPlus_EventOpenTemplates</td>
-    <td>Triggered when the templates folder is opened.</td>
-  </tr>
   <tr>
     <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.NewPlus_EventShowTemplateItems</td>
     <td>Triggered when the New+ context menu flyout is displayed.</td>
@@ -1033,8 +916,12 @@ _If you want to find diagnostic data events in the source code, these two links
     <th>Description</th>
   </tr>
   <tr>
-    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.ShortcutGuide_GuideSession</td>
-    <td>Logs a Shortcut Guide session including duration and how it was closed.</td>
+    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.ShortcutGuide_EnableGuide</td>
+    <td>Triggered when Shortcut Guide is enabled.</td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.ShortcutGuide_HideGuide</td>
+    <td>Occurs when Shortcut Guide is hidden from view.</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
     <td>Microsoft.PowerToys.ShortcutGuide_Settings</td>

Directory.Build.targets

@@ -8,24 +8,4 @@
   <PropertyGroup Label="ManifestToolOverride">
     <ManifestTool Condition="Exists('$(WindowsSdkDir)bin\x64\mt.exe')">$(WindowsSdkDir)bin\x64\mt.exe</ManifestTool>
   </PropertyGroup>
-
-  <!-- Auto-restore NuGet for native vcxproj (PackageReference) when building inside VS -->
-  <Target Name="EnsureNuGetRestoreForVcxproj" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild" Condition="
-            '$(BuildingInsideVisualStudio)' == 'true'
-            and '$(DesignTimeBuild)' != 'true'
-            and '$(RestoreInProgress)' != 'true'
-            and '$(MSBuildProjectExtension)' == '.vcxproj'
-            and '$(RestoreProjectStyle)' == 'PackageReference'
-            and '$(MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath)' != ''
-            and !Exists('$(MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath)project.assets.json')
-          ">
-
-    <Message Importance="normal" Text="NuGet assets missing for $(MSBuildProjectName); running Restore...; IntDir=$(IntDir); BaseIntermediateOutputPath=$(BaseIntermediateOutputPath)" />
-
-    <MSBuild Projects="$(MSBuildProjectFullPath)" Targets="Restore" Properties="RestoreInProgress=true" BuildInParallel="false" />
-  </Target>
-
-  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(IgnoreExperimentalWarnings)' == 'true'">
-    <NoWarn>$(NoWarn);CS8305;SA1500;CA1852</NoWarn>
-  </PropertyGroup>
 </Project>

Directory.Packages.props

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<Project>
+<Project>
   <PropertyGroup>
     <ManagePackageVersionsCentrally>true</ManagePackageVersionsCentrally>
     <CentralPackageTransitivePinningEnabled>true</CentralPackageTransitivePinningEnabled>
@@ -7,11 +7,9 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="AdaptiveCards.ObjectModel.WinUI3" Version="2.0.0-beta" />
     <PackageVersion Include="AdaptiveCards.Rendering.WinUI3" Version="2.1.0-beta" />
     <PackageVersion Include="AdaptiveCards.Templating" Version="2.0.5" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="boost" Version="1.87.0" TargetFramework="native" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="boost_regex-vc143" Version="1.87.0" TargetFramework="native" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="CommunityToolkit.Labs.WinUI.Controls.OpacityMaskView" Version="0.1.251101-build.2372" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Bot.AdaptiveExpressions.Core" Version="4.23.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Appium.WebDriver" Version="4.4.5" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" Version="1.0.0-beta.17" />
     <PackageVersion Include="CoenM.ImageSharp.ImageHash" Version="1.3.6" />
     <PackageVersion Include="CommunityToolkit.Common" Version="8.4.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="CommunityToolkit.Mvvm" Version="8.4.0" />
@@ -37,35 +35,23 @@
     <!-- Including MessagePack to force version, since it's used by StreamJsonRpc but contains vulnerabilities. After StreamJsonRpc updates the version of MessagePack, we can upgrade StreamJsonRpc instead. -->
     <PackageVersion Include="MessagePack" Version="3.1.3" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.NetAnalyzers" Version="9.0.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions" Version="0.5.250829002" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Data.Sqlite" Version="9.0.8" />
     <!-- Including Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces to force version, since it's used by Microsoft.SemanticKernel. -->
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Graphics.Win2D" Version="1.3.2" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Bcl.AsyncInterfaces" Version="9.0.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT" Version="2.0.240111.5" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Diagnostics.Tracing.TraceEvent" Version="3.1.16" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI" Version="9.9.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" Version="9.9.1-preview.1.25474.6" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Abstractions" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Caching.Memory" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.Abstractions" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.WindowsServices" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.AI.Foundry.Local" Version="0.3.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.SemanticKernel" Version="1.66.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Connectors.OpenAI" Version="1.66.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Connectors.AzureAIInference" Version="1.66.0-beta" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Connectors.Google" Version="1.66.0-alpha" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Connectors.MistralAI" Version="1.66.0-alpha" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Connectors.Ollama" Version="1.66.0-alpha" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.Abstractions" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.WindowsServices" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.SemanticKernel" Version="1.15.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications" Version="7.1.2" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Web.WebView2" Version="1.0.3179.45" />
     <!-- Package Microsoft.Win32.SystemEvents added as a hack for being able to exclude the runtime assets so they don't conflict with 8.0.1. This is a dependency of System.Drawing.Common but the 8.0.1 version wasn't published to nuget. -->
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Win32.SystemEvents" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Win32.SystemEvents" Version="9.0.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsPackageManager.ComInterop" Version="1.10.340" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.Compatibility" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.Compatibility" Version="9.0.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.CsWin32" Version="0.3.183" />
     <!-- CsWinRT version needs to be set to have a WinRT.Runtime.dll at the same version contained inside the NET SDK we're currently building on CI. -->
     <!-- 
@@ -73,12 +59,10 @@
       This is present due to a bug in CsWinRT where WPF projects cause the analyzer to fail.
 	-->
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.CsWinRT" Version="2.2.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.ImplementationLibrary" Version="1.0.231216.1"/>
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools" Version="10.0.26100.6901" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="1.8.251106002" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.Foundation" Version="1.8.251104000" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.AI" Version="1.8.39" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.Runtime" Version="1.8.251106002" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools" Version="10.0.26100.4948" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="1.8.250907003" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.AI" Version="1.8.37" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.Runtime" Version="1.8.250907003" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.WinUI.Managed" Version="2.0.9" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.Wpf" Version="1.1.39" />
     <PackageVersion Include="ModernWpfUI" Version="0.9.4" />
@@ -90,43 +74,39 @@
     <PackageVersion Include="NLog" Version="5.2.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="NLog.Extensions.Logging" Version="5.3.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="NLog.Schema" Version="5.2.8" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="OpenAI" Version="2.5.0" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="OpenAI" Version="2.0.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="ReverseMarkdown" Version="4.1.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="RtfPipe" Version="2.0.7677.4303" />
     <PackageVersion Include="ScipBe.Common.Office.OneNote" Version="3.0.1" />
     <PackageVersion Include="SharpCompress" Version="0.37.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="Shmuelie.WinRTServer" Version="2.1.1" />
     <!-- Don't update SkiaSharp.Views.WinUI to version 3.* branch as this brakes the HexBox control in Registry Preview. -->
     <PackageVersion Include="SkiaSharp.Views.WinUI" Version="2.88.9" />
     <PackageVersion Include="StreamJsonRpc" Version="2.21.69" />
     <PackageVersion Include="StyleCop.Analyzers" Version="1.2.0-beta.556" />
     <!-- Package System.CodeDom added as a hack for being able to exclude the runtime assets so they don't conflict with 8.0.1. This is a dependency of System.Management but the 8.0.1 version wasn't published to nuget. -->
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.CodeDom" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.CodeDom" Version="9.0.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.CommandLine" Version="2.0.0-beta4.22272.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.ComponentModel.Composition" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Data.OleDb" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.ComponentModel.Composition" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Data.OleDb" Version="9.0.8" />
     <!-- Package System.Data.SqlClient added to force it as a dependency of Microsoft.Windows.Compatibility to the latest version available at this time. -->
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Data.SqlClient" Version="4.9.0" />
     <!-- Package System.Diagnostics.EventLog added as a hack for being able to exclude the runtime assets so they don't conflict with 8.0.1. This is a dependency of System.Data.OleDb but the 8.0.1 version wasn't published to nuget. -->
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Diagnostics.EventLog" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Diagnostics.EventLog" Version="9.0.8" />
     <!-- Package System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter added as a hack for being able to exclude the runtime assets so they don't conflict with 8.0.11. -->
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.ClientModel" Version="1.7.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Drawing.Common" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Drawing.Common" Version="9.0.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.IO.Abstractions" Version="22.0.13" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.IO.Abstractions.TestingHelpers" Version="22.0.13" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Management" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Management" Version="9.0.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Net.Http" Version="4.3.4" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Numerics.Tensors" Version="9.0.11" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Private.Uri" Version="4.3.2" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Reactive" Version="6.0.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Runtime.Caching" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Encoding.CodePages" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Json" Version="9.0.10" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Runtime.Caching" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Encoding.CodePages" Version="9.0.8" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Json" Version="9.0.8" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.RegularExpressions" Version="4.3.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="ToolGood.Words.Pinyin" Version="3.1.0.3" />
     <PackageVersion Include="UnicodeInformation" Version="2.6.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="UnitsNet" Version="5.56.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="UTF.Unknown" Version="2.6.0" />

NOTICE.md

@@ -75,37 +75,6 @@ OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
 For more information, please refer to <http://unlicense.org/>
 ```
 
-### ToolGood.Words.Pinyin
-
-We use the ToolGood.Words.Pinyin NuGet package for converting Chinese characters to pinyin.
-
-**Source**: [https://github.com/toolgood/ToolGood.Words.Pinyin](https://github.com/toolgood/ToolGood.Words.Pinyin)
-
-```
-MIT License
-
-Copyright (c) 2020 ToolGood
-
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
-copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
-SOFTWARE.
-```
-
-
 ## Utility: Command Palette Built-in Extensions
 
 ### Calculator
@@ -1526,10 +1495,10 @@ SOFTWARE.
 - AdaptiveCards.Rendering.WinUI3
 - AdaptiveCards.Templating
 - Appium.WebDriver
+- Azure.AI.OpenAI
 - CoenM.ImageSharp.ImageHash
 - CommunityToolkit.Common
 - CommunityToolkit.Labs.WinUI.Controls.MarkdownTextBlock
-- CommunityToolkit.Labs.WinUI.Controls.OpacityMaskView
 - CommunityToolkit.Mvvm
 - CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Animations
 - CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Collections
@@ -1560,11 +1529,9 @@ SOFTWARE.
 - ReverseMarkdown
 - ScipBe.Common.Office.OneNote
 - SharpCompress
-- Shmuelie.WinRTServer
 - SkiaSharp.Views.WinUI
 - StreamJsonRpc
 - StyleCop.Analyzers
-- ToolGood.Words.Pinyin
 - UnicodeInformation
 - UnitsNet
 - UTF.Unknown

README.md

@@ -7,23 +7,19 @@
 <h1 align="center">
   <span>Microsoft PowerToys</span>
 </h1>
-<p align="center">
-  <span align="center">Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks.</span>
-</p>
+
 <h3 align="center">
   <a href="#-installation">Installation</a>
-  <span> · </span>
+  <span> . </span>
   <a href="https://aka.ms/powertoys-docs">Documentation</a>
-  <span> · </span>
+  <span> . </span>
   <a href="https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog">Blog</a>
-  <span> · </span>
+  <span> . </span>
   <a href="#-whats-new">Release notes</a>
 </h3>
 <br/><br/>
-
-## 🔨 Utilities
-
-PowerToys includes over 25 utilities to help you customize and optimize your Windows experience:
+Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks.
+<br/><br/>
 
 |   |   |   |
 |---|---|---|
@@ -41,35 +37,41 @@ PowerToys includes over 25 utilities to help you customize and optimize your Win
 
 ## 📋 Installation
 
-For detailed installation instructions and system requirements, visit the [installation docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/install). 
+For detailed installation instructions, visit the [installation docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/install). 
+
+Before you begin, make sure your device meets the system requirements:
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> - Windows 11 or Windows 10 version 2004 (20H1 / build 19041) or newer
+> - 64-bit processor: x64 or ARM64
+> - Latest stable version of [Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=2124703) is installed via the bootstrapper during setup
+
+Choose one of the installation methods below:
 
-But to get started quickly, choose one of the installation methods below:
-<br/><br/>
 <details open>
-<summary><strong>Download .exe from GitHub</strong></summary>
-<br/>
+<summary>Download .exe from GitHub</summary>
+
 Go to the [PowerToys GitHub releases][github-release-link], click Assets to reveal the downloads, and choose the installer that matches your architecture and install scope. For most devices, that's the x64 per-user installer.
 
 <!-- items that need to be updated release to release -->
-[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.97%22
-[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.96%22
-[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe 
-[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe 
-[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe 
-[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe
+[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.96%22
+[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.95%22
+[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe 
+[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe 
+[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe 
+[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.95.1/PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe
  
 |  Description   | Filename |
 |----------------|----------|
-| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
-| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
-| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
-| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
+| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
+| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
+| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
+| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.95.1-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
 
 </details>
 
 <details>
-<summary><strong>Microsoft Store</strong></summary>
-<br/>
+<summary>Microsoft Store</summary>
 You can easily install PowerToys from the Microsoft Store:
 <p>
   <a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://aka.ms/getPowertoys">
@@ -80,9 +82,10 @@ You can easily install PowerToys from the Microsoft Store:
 </p>
 </details>
 
+
 <details>
-<summary><strong>WinGet</strong></summary>
-<br/>
+<summary>WinGet</summary>
+
 Download PowerToys from [WinGet][winget-link]. Updating PowerToys via winget will respect the current PowerToys installation scope. To install PowerToys, run the following command from the command line / PowerShell:
 
 *User scope installer [default]*
@@ -97,137 +100,162 @@ winget install --scope machine Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
 </details>
 
 <details>
-<summary><strong>Other methods</strong></summary>
-<br/>
+<summary>Other methods</summary>
+
 There are [community driven install methods](./doc/unofficialInstallMethods.md) such as Chocolatey and Scoop. If these are your preferred install solutions, you can find the install instructions there.
 </details>
 
 ## ✨ What's new
-**Version 0.96 (November 2025)**
+**Version 0.95 (October 2025)**
 
 For an in-depth look at the latest changes, visit the [Windows Command Line blog](https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog).
 
 **✨ Highlights**
- - Advanced Paste now supports multiple online and on-device AI model providers: Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Mistral, Foundry Local and Ollama.
- - Command Palette received extensive improvements including file search filters, better clipboard history metadata, context-menu styling, and dozens of bug fixes and enhancements.
- - PowerRename can now extract and use photo metadata (EXIF, XMP) in renaming patterns like `%Camera`, `%Lens`, and `%ExposureTime`.
-
-### Advanced Paste
- - Advanced Paste now lets you connect to multiple AI providers instead of being limited to a single OpenAI provider. See [Advanced Paste documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/advanced-paste) for usage.
-
-### Awake
- - The Awake countdown timer now stays accurate over long periods. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
- - Fixed Awake context menu positioning. The fix removed the conversion of the mouse cursor from screen to client-window coordinates, instead using the raw screen coordinates returned by GetCursorPos; the context menu now appears at the correct screen position. Thanks [@lzandman](https://github.com/lzandman)!
+ - **NEW:** The **Light Switch** utility in PowerToys allows you to automatically switch between light and dark themes in Windows based on the time of day.
+ - Command Palette delivered major search performance gains (new fuzzy matcher and smarter fallbacks) improving relevance and speed.
+ - Peek can now be activated using just the Spacebar!
+ - Find My Mouse added transparent spotlight with independent backdrop opacity, boosting focus and accessibility.
+ - Settings now lets you delete shortcuts entirely and ignore conflicts.
+ - Mouse Pointer Crosshairs gained orientation options (vertical / horizontal / both) for customizable accessibility. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+ - PowerRename fixed enumeration counter skipping ensuring reliable batch renames. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - ZoomIt restored legacy draw and snipping behaviors, and fixed recording issues, improving reliability. Thanks [@chakrik73](https://github.com/chakrik73)!
 
 ### Command Palette
- - The search field in context menus now matches the look of the Command Palette, with a smoke backdrop and improved padding.
- - Fallback items such as math calculations or the Run command now appear in results more quickly. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Ensured the command bar updates correctly after navigating to another page and commands are displayed correctly. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - The Command Palette settings page has been reorganized. Activation-key options are grouped under an expander and extension settings are framed for improved readability.
- - When you modify a command, its alias, hotkey, and tags now update in the top-level list, keeping the displayed information in sync. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Press `Ctrl + ,` to open Command Palette settings from anywhere. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - You can use `Page Up` and `Page Down` to navigate the list while focus is in the search box. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)!
- - Fixed an issue where the search box could disappear when navigating pages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Ensured search text is selected when *Go home when activated* and *Highlight search on activate* are both enabled. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Fixed an issue where Command Palette window occasionally appeared on the taskbar under certain Windows settings. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Ensured that labels and icons of list items and menu items update when they change. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Fixed visibility of list filters when navigating to a content page. Thanks [@DevLGuilherme](https://github.com/DevLGuilherme)!
- - Added search to the extension list and a link to extensions on the Microsoft Store. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Added options to open the Command Palette window at its last position or re-center it.
- - The Command Palette now remembers its window size after restarting.
- - Added a global error handler that logs fatal errors and provides feedback when unexpected failures force Command Palette to close. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Fixed forms and extension settings not showing on some machines due to a missing VC++ runtime.
- - Restored ranking of fallback commands for built-in extensions (Sleep, Shutdown, Windows settings, Web search, etc.). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek).
- - Improved and unified labels and texts across the application!
- - Maintainance: Resolved numerous build warnings in Command Palette projects; no user-visible impact. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Maintainance: Fixed a logging issue so exception messages are properly recorded instead of placeholder text, improving troubleshooting. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Applied conditional margin for icon-only tags to tighten layout. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)
+ - Improved the reliability of accessing Command Palette settings through PowerToys Settings and executing other x-cmdpal:// protocol commands. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Enabled AOT by default for improved performance while simplifying publish configs.
+ - Replaced service state color dots with play/pause/stop icons for enhanced accessibility. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)
+ - Fixed filter dropdown sync and crash by binding SelectedValue and raising UI-thread notifications. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Ensured long links wrap correctly in details view.
+ - Removed animation and enforced minimum width on filter dropdown for clarity. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Restored focus to More button after ESC closes context menu, improving keyboard flow. Thanks [@chatasweetie](https://github.com/chatasweetie)
+ - Marked main and toast windows as tool windows to keep them out of Alt+Tab while preserving style. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed AOT template and theming issues for filter separators. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Introduced grid layouts (small, medium, gallery) for richer page presentation.
+ - Materialized result lists to avoid rescoring overhead.
+ - Disabled problematic selection TextToSuggest behind environment flag.
+ - Major search performance improvements (new fuzzy matcher, smarter fallbacks, fewer exceptions).
+ - Added context menu "Show Details" command when details pane is hidden.
+ - Reduced window flicker by avoiding unnecessary cloaking. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Restored EmptyContent rendering for blank states. Thanks [@DevLGuilherme](https://github.com/DevLGuilherme)
+ - Saved new state even if prior app state file was corrupt (better resilience). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Migrated settings window to WinUI TitleBar control. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Prevented crash on duplicate keybindings and simplified matching. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Hotkeys now always respect the “Ignore shortcut in fullscreen” setting. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Hid search box on content pages, improving focus and accessibility, and added Home title. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Blocked Ctrl+I from inserting stray tabs in search box.
+ - Logged HRESULT codes in error logs for deeper diagnostics. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Advanced font and emoji icon classification and alignment improvements. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Ensured that fallback command icons are visible on the extension settings page. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed breadcrumb margin misalignment (visual polish). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Truncated overly long command labels with ellipsis to prevent overflow.
+ - Added a setting to configure the page transition animation.
+ - Collection of small improvements and nits for Run Commands.
+ - Improved bookmarks performance and experience. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Added Ctrl+O shortcut in Clipboard History to open links directly.
+ - Resolved conflict with external software that blocked Command Palette from hiding.
+ - Updated context menu items to reflect name and icon changes, and ensured application icons are displayed correctly. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Added Alt+Home shortcut to return immediately to the Command Palette home page. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed a crash when displaying code blocks in markdown on detail or content pages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Fixed an issue where the search bar icon and title were not updated when rapidly switching pages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Improved the appearance of the search box in the context menu.
+
 
 ### Command Palette Extensions
- - Bookmarks: Added hints about bookmark placeholders to the Add/Edit Bookmark form. — Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Bookmarks: Improved migration of bookmarks from older versions and fixed an issue where aliases or keyboard shortcuts could be lost after restart. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Clipboard history: Items shown in Command Palette’s clipboard history now include helpful metadata. For example, image items show dimensions, text files show names and sizes, web links include page titles, and text entries display word counts. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - File search: Added filter buttons to show *all items*, *files only*, or *folders only*. Selecting a filter adds `kind:folders` or `kind:not folders` to narrow results.
- - System commands: Replaced the `:red_circle:` placeholder with an actual red-circle emoji so the correct icon appears in the UI. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)!
- - WinGet: Search performance feels more responsive because typed input is now processed via a task queue rather than complex cancellation tokens!
- - Window Walker: UWP apps no longer show a "not responding" label when suspended. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Window Walker: Now displays the actual icon of each window rather than using the process icon, improving recognition of PWAs and Python GUIs. Thanks [@Lee-WonJun](https://github.com/Lee-WonJun)!
-- Windows Terminal profiles: Fixed a rare crash in the Windows Terminal extension when the `LOCALAPPDATA` environment variable was missing. The path is now retrieved via a reliable API. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Replaced localized WebSearch setting keys with stable literals and numeric history count. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Enabled advanced markdown tables and emphasis extensions. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added setting to choose Clipboard History primary action (Paste vs Copy). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)
+ - Added actionable empty-state hints for File Search (search PC / open indexing settings). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Ensured all WinGet extension assets copy reliably to output. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Improved Run command line parsing for paths with spaces; sped up related tests.
+ - Updated WebSearch extension icon set for enhanced clarity and contrast. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added Terminal profile sort order setting including MRU tracking. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added Uninstall Application command (UWP direct, Win32 via Settings). Thanks [@mKpwnz](https://github.com/mKpwnz)!
+ - Deferred WinGet details loading and added timing logs.
+ - Removed LINQ from All Apps extension for performance.
+ - Added standardized key chord system + shortcuts to File Search commands. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added Terminal channel filter & remembered selection option. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Enabled loading local/data/app images in markdown with sizing hints. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added external extension reload via x-cmdpal://reload (configurable). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Instant WebSearch history updates with in-memory store & events. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Added keep-after-paste option and safe delete with confirmation for Clipboard History. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+
+### Environment Variables
+ - Replaced custom window chrome with WinUI TitleBar for cleaner, maintainable Environment Variables UI.
+
+### File Locksmith
+ - Adopted WinUI TitleBar to simplify window chrome while preserving appearance.
 
 ### Find My Mouse
- - Activating Find My Mouse no longer makes the cursor change to the busy (hourglass) icon or steals focus from your active application.
+ - Added transparent spotlight support with separate backdrop opacity; migrated to Windows App SDK composition APIs.
 
 ### Hosts File Editor
- - Added customizable backup settings allowing users to configure backup frequency, location, and auto-deletion policies. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
-
-### Image Resizer
- - Fixed settings consistency during batch resize operations by capturing settings once before processing. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - Migrated to native WinUI TitleBar for cleaner, maintainable window chrome.
 
 ### Light Switch
-- Introduced new UI to allow users to manually enter their latitude and longitude in Sunrise to Sunset mode.
-- Refactored service with cleaner state management for stability.
-- Removed logs from every tick, only logging key events to largely reduce log size.
+ - Introduced as a brand-new PowerToy module.
+ - Automatically switches between light and dark themes.
+ - Supports time-based scheduling or location-based sunrise/sunset switching.
+ - Supports using a keyboard shortcut to force a change.
+ - Supports filtering changes for Apps and/or System Theme.
 
 ### Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
- - Enabled switching between Mouse Pointer Crosshairs and Gliding Cursor modes. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+ - Added Esc key to cancel active gliding cursor sequence. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
+ - Added orientation option (vertical / horizontal / both) for crosshairs customization. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
 
 ### Mouse Without Borders
- - Added horizontal scrolling support. Thanks [@MasonBergstrom](https://github.com/MasonBergstrom)!
+ - Continued Common class refactor (part 5/7) by extracting clipboard and init/cleanup logic into focused classes. Thanks [@mikeclayton](https://github.com/mikeclayton)!
+
+ - Fix connection failures caused by conflicting MachineId across machines.  Thanks [@noraa-junker](https://github.com/noraa-junker) for troubleshooting!
 
 ### Peek
-- Fixed media files remaining locked after preview window closes. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
-- Added a command-line interface for file previewing. See the [Peek documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/peek) for usage. Thanks [@prochan2](https://github.com/prochan2)!
+ - Added the option to activate Peek with just the Spacebar.
 
 ### PowerRename
-- PowerRename no longer crashes due to a missing resources file.
-- Added photo metadata extraction support using EXIF and XMP for pattern-based renaming with camera info, GPS coordinates, and date taken. See [PowerRename Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/powerrename).
+ - Fixed enumeration counter skipping when regex replacement equals original filename (counters now advance reliably). Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
 
-### PowerToys Run
- - Added retry logic with exponential backoff to handle DWM composition errors during theme changes. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Updated OneNote icons to reflect new Microsoft 365 design. Thanks [@trevorNgo](https://github.com/trevorNgo)!
+### Quick Accent
+ - Expanded Welsh layout with acute, grave, and dieresis variants for vowels (consistent ordering). Thanks [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi)!
 
- ### Quick Accent
- - Added diameter symbol (⌀) for Shift+O in Special Characters mode, thanks to [@anselumjuju](https://github.com/anselumjuju)!
+### Registry Preview
+ - Migrated to native TitleBar and AppWindow APIs for cleaner window chrome.
 
-### Zoomit
- - Smoothed out zoom-animation in ZoomIt by coalescing mouse-move and timer events, thanks to [@foxmsft](https://github.com/foxmsft)!
- - Enabled GIF support for ZoomIt, thanks to [@MarioHewardt](https://github.com/MarioHewardt)!
- - Fixed spelling mistakes, and refactored some literal strings to string constants, thanks to [@lzandman](https://github.com/lzandman)!
- - Fixed inaccurate "actual size" screenshots in ZoomIt and resolves a GDI handle leak, improving capture fidelity and long-session stability. thanks to [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+### Screen Ruler
+ - Fixed ARM64 crash by aligning cursor position structure to 8-byte boundary.
 
 ### Settings
-- Fixed title bar overlapping issue at smaller window sizes.
-- Refined shortcut control visual design with improved consistency and spacing.
-- Added dashboard utilities sorting by name or status.
-- Made update notification InfoBar in flyout clickable for direct navigation to update page.
-- Expanded installation instructions by default in README.
-- Improved accessibility for shortcut conflict button with static resource-based automation properties.
-- Added ScrollViewer to Command Palette page in PowerToys Settings. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
-- Fixed module list glitches and Sort Status checkmark issue. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - Added ability to ignore specific hotkey conflicts to reduce noise.
+ - Stopped creating backup directory during dry-run status checks (cleaner first-run). 
+ - Standardized casing and localization for ZoomIt and modules header.
+ - Improved search results page accessibility and conditional module grouping.
 
-### Development
-- Fixed accessibility by associating controls with labels for screen readers.
-- Added accessible name to Shortcut Conflicts button for screen readers.
-- Excluded TitleBars from tab navigation across multiple utilities. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
-- Migrated build infrastructure from Windows Server 2019 to Server 2022 with improved failure logging and predictable NuGet package paths.
-- Configured build agents to use larger P: drive for release builds to address disk space constraints.
-- Enhanced DSC v3 support by organizing resource manifests in a dedicated subfolder with PATH configuration.
-- Reduced installer bundle size by 6-7MB through centralized Hybrid CRT configuration across all C++ projects.
-- Updated .NET packages to version 9.0.10 for security fixes. Thanks [@snickler](https://github.com/snickler)!
-- Fixed spell check dictionary entries for consistency.
-- Restored accidentally deleted NuGet configuration file for Command Palette extensions.
-- Fixed package identity build by updating AppxManifest entry points to use PowerShell Core.
-- Optimized CI pipeline by replacing file copy operations with hard links and moves, reducing build time and disk usage by 10-15GB.
-- Updated Copilot guidance and PR prompt workflow.
-- Included high-volume bugs in issue template header. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
-- Fixed incorrect HRESULT logging for inner exceptions. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
-- Introduced shared sparse package identity for PowerToys Win32 components to enable access to Windows platform APIs.
-- Consolidated installer builds to produce both machine and user installers simultaneously, reducing build time and complexity.
-- Migrated exclusively to WiX v5 installer infrastructure, removing legacy WiX v3 support.
-- Temporarily removed PowerToys installer path from PATH environment variable to prevent application crashes.
-- Added complete OCR UI test coverage with automated tests for activation, settings, language selection, and text extraction.
-- Fixed test input for drive path normalization in bookmark resolver unit tests.
-- Fixed Peek UI tests by restoring Ctrl+Space activation shortcut for test scenarios.
-- Hided apps in PowerToys.SpareApps package from Start Menu. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+### ZoomIt
+ - Updated resource file to reflect standalone v9.01 and current copyright year. Thanks [@foxmsft](https://github.com/foxmsft)!
+ - Restored legacy draw/snipping behaviors and fixed recording race conditions. Thanks [@chakrik73](https://github.com/chakrik73)!
+ - Added smooth image option for improved zoom quality using GDI+ for static zoom and Magnifier API for live zoom. Thanks [@markrussinovich](https://github.com/markrussinovich)!
+
+ ### Documentation
+ - New Microsoft Learn documentation for the Light Switch module.
+ - New dev docs for the Light Switch module.
+
+### Development (Area-Build & Area-Tests) 
+- Allowed debug launches to continue when modules fail to load, speeding developer iteration. 
+- Fixed spell checker dictionary entry (advapi) to eliminate false error. 
+- Added VS Code development guide and launch configs to streamline cross-editor workflows. 
+- Upgraded Windows App SDK and related dependencies to 1.8 for newer platform features. 
+- Rewrote YAML comment to resolve new spell checker forbidden pattern. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)! 
+- Corrected solution structure by returning misplaced Common project, reducing build confusion. 
+- Modernized build scripts with shared helpers and VS environment autodetection for simpler CLI builds. 
+- Standardized build scripts and platform detection to improve reliability and reuse. 
+- Added missing Command Palette version bump to align module release cadence. 
+- Added EXECUTEDEFAULT term to dictionary to prevent regression build failures. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)! 
+- Introduced nightly pre-warm pipeline and configurable MSBuild cache mode to improve CI performance. 
+- Resolved CI forbidden pattern spelling complaint to keep pipelines green. 
+- Added AI contributor instruction set to clarify code area expectations. 
+- Added accessibility IDs to settings and FancyZones toggles, stabilizing UI tests. 
+- Added automatic log collection on UI test failures to speed root cause analysis. 
+- Stabilized Mouse Utils tests by switching to AccessibilityId selectors. 
+- Added Screen Ruler UI test coverage to validate core measurement workflows. 
 
 ## 🛣️ Roadmap 
 We are planning some nice new features and improvements for the next releases – a revamped Keyboard Manager UI, custom endpoint and local model support for Advanced Paste, Command Palette improvements and a brand-new Shortcut Guide experience! Stay tuned for [v0.96][github-next-release-work]!

doc/devdocs/cli-conventions.md

@@ -1,93 +0,0 @@
-# CLI Conventions
-
-This document describes the conventions for implementing command-line interfaces (CLI) in PowerToys modules.
-
-## Library
-
-Use the **System.CommandLine** library for CLI argument parsing. This is already defined in `Directory.Packages.props`:
-
-```xml
-<PackageReference Include="System.CommandLine" Version="2.0.0-beta4.22272.1" />
-```
-
-Add the reference to your project:
-
-```xml
-<PackageReference Include="System.CommandLine" />
-```
-
-## Option Naming and Definition
-
-- Use `--kebab-case` for long form (e.g., `--shrink-only`).
-- Use single `-x` for short form (e.g., `-s`, `-w`).
-- Define aliases as static readonly arrays: `["--silent", "-s"]`.
-- Create options using `Option<T>` with descriptive help text.
-- Add validators for options that require range or format checking.
-
-## RootCommand Setup
-
-- Create a `RootCommand` with a brief description.
-- Add all options and arguments to the command.
-
-## Parsing
-
-- Use `Parser(rootCommand).Parse(args)` to parse CLI arguments.
-- Extract option values using `parseResult.GetValueForOption()`.
-- Note: Use `Parser` directly; `RootCommand.Parse()` may not be available with the pinned System.CommandLine version.
-
-### Parse/Validation Errors
-
-- On parse/validation errors, print error messages and usage, then exit with non-zero code.
-
-## Examples
-
-Reference implementations:
-- Awake: `src/modules/Awake/Awake/Program.cs`
-- ImageResizer: `src/modules/imageresizer/ui/Cli/`
-
-## Help Output
-
-- Provide a `PrintUsage()` method for custom help formatting if needed.
-
-## Best Practices
-
-1. **Consistency**: Follow existing module patterns.
-2. **Documentation**: Always provide help text for each option.
-3. **Validation**: Validate input and provide clear error messages.
-4. **Atomicity**: Make one logical change per PR; avoid drive-by refactors.
-5. **Build/Test Discipline**: Build and test synchronously, one terminal per operation.
-6. **Style**: Follow repo analyzers (`.editorconfig`, StyleCop) and formatting rules.
-
-## Logging Requirements
-
-- Use `ManagedCommon.Logger` for consistent logging.
-- Initialize logging early in `Main()`.
-- Use dual output (console + log file) for errors and warnings to ensure visibility.
-- Reference: `src/modules/imageresizer/ui/Cli/CliLogger.cs`
-
-## Error Handling
-
-### Exit Codes
-
-- `0`: Success
-- `1`: General error (parsing, validation, runtime)
-- `2`: Invalid arguments (optional)
-
-### Exception Handling
-
-- Always wrap `Main()` in try-catch for unhandled exceptions.
-- Log exceptions before exiting with non-zero code.
-- Display user-friendly error messages to stderr.
-- Preserve detailed stack traces in log files only.
-
-## Testing Requirements
-
-- Include tests for argument parsing, validation, and edge cases.
-- Place CLI tests in module-specific test projects (e.g., `src/modules/[module]/tests/*CliTests.cs`).
-
-## Signing and Deployment
-
-- CLI executables are signed automatically in CI/CD.
-- **New CLI tools**: Add your executable and dll to `.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json` in the signing list.
-- CLI executables are deployed alongside their parent module (e.g., `C:\Program Files\PowerToys\modules\[ModuleName]\`).
-- Use self-contained deployment (import `Common.SelfContained.props`).

doc/devdocs/commands.md

@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
-# Issue/PR commands
-
-The PowerToys repository uses some special keywords to help manage issues and pull requests. Here is a list of the most important commands you can use in issue and PR descriptions or comments.
-
-| Command | Description |
-|---------|-------------|
-| `/azp run` | Triggers the Azure Pipelines CI build for the current PR. Useful if you want to re-run the build without creating a new commit. |
-| `/bugreport` / `/reportbug` | Adds a comment with a manual for the Bug Report Tool, which helps users collect logs and system information for debugging purposes. It requests to upload this file and adds the `Needs-Author-Feedback` label. |
-| `/feedbackhub` | Adds a comment with a link to the Feedback Hub app on Windows, where users can submit feedback about PowerToys. Closes the issue and adds the `Resolution-Please File on Feedback Hub` label. |
-| `/dup #...` / `/duplicate #...` / `/dup https://...` / `/duplicate https://...` | Marks the current issue as a duplicate of another issue. It closes the current issue and applies the `Resolution-Duplicate` label. Replace `#...` with the issue number or a link to the issue. |
-| `/needinfo` | Adds the `Needs-Author-Feedback` label to the issue or PR, indicating that more information is needed from the author. |
-| `/helped` | Closes the issue and adds the `Resolution-Helped User` label. Furthermore a comment is added with a link to the PowerToys user documentation. |
-| `/loc` | Adds a comment informing the user that the issue was forwarded to the localization team and will soon be fixed. It adds the `Loc-Sent To Team` label. |
-
-## Defining new commands
-
-Most of these commands are using the [Microsoft GitHub Policy Service](https://github.com/apps/microsoft-github-policy-service) bot. Its commands are defined in the [PowerToys policy configuration file](/.github/policies/resourceManagement.yml).
-
-## Other automated tasks
-
-### Automatic labeling
-
-The bot can automatically apply the correct `product-...` label for any opened issue.
-
-> [!NOTE]
-> This feature is currently only available for the Workspaces module as a test.
-
-### The `Needs-Author-Feedback` label
-
-If an issue has this label and had no activity for 5 days, the bot will post a comment reminding the author to provide the needed information. It also adds the `Status-No recent activity` label. If no further activity occurs for another 5 days, the bot will close the issue.
-
-### Filtering users that want to contribute
-
-If a user utters their intention to contribute (e.g., by using the phrase "I want to contribute" in an issue or PR), the bot will add a comment with a link to the ["Would you like to contribute to PowerToys?" thread](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/28769).

doc/devdocs/core/installer.md

@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ If you prefer, you can alternatively build prerequisite projects for the install
 
 #### Locally compiling the installer
 
-1. Open `installer\PowerToysSetup.slnx`
+1. Open `installer\PowerToysSetup.sln`
 1. In Visual Studio, in the `Solutions Configuration` drop-down menu select `Release`
 1. From the `Build` menu choose `Build Solution`.
 
@@ -144,9 +144,9 @@ To build the installer from the command line, run `Developer Command Prompt for
 
 ```
 git clean -xfd  -e *exe -- .\installer\
-MSBuild -t:restore  .\installer\PowerToysSetup.slnx -p:RestorePackagesConfig=true /p:Platform="x64" /p:Configuration=Release
-MSBuild -t:Restore -m .\installer\PowerToysSetup.slnx /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext /p:Configuration=Release /p:Platform="x64"
-MSBuild -t:Restore -m .\installer\PowerToysSetup.slnx /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext /p:Configuration=Release /p:Platform="x64" 
+MSBuild -t:restore  .\installer\PowerToysSetup.sln -p:RestorePackagesConfig=true /p:Platform="x64" /p:Configuration=Release
+MSBuild -t:Restore -m .\installer\PowerToysSetup.sln /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext /p:Configuration=Release /p:Platform="x64"
+MSBuild -t:Restore -m .\installer\PowerToysSetup.sln /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext /p:Configuration=Release /p:Platform="x64" 
 ```
 
 ### Supported arguments for the .EXE Bootstrapper installer

doc/devdocs/core/settings/settings-implementation.md

@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ For C# modules, the settings are accessed through the `SettingsUtils` class in t
 using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library;
 
 // Read settings
-var settings = SettingsUtils.Default.GetSettings<ModuleSettings>("ModuleName");
+var settings = SettingsUtils.GetSettings<ModuleSettings>("ModuleName");
 bool enabled = settings.Enabled;
 ```
 
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ using Microsoft.PowerToys.Settings.UI.Library;
 
 // Write settings
 settings.Enabled = true;
-SettingsUtils.Default.SaveSettings(settings.ToJsonString(), "ModuleName");
+SettingsUtils.SaveSettings(settings.ToJsonString(), "ModuleName");
 ```
 
 ## Settings Handling in Modules

doc/devdocs/development/debugging.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ You can build the entire solution from the command line, which is sometimes fast
 2. Navigate to the repository root directory
 3. Run the following command(don't forget to set the correct platform):
    ```pwsh
-   msbuild -restore -p:RestorePackagesConfig=true -p:Platform=ARM64 -m PowerToys.slnx /tl /p:NuGetInteractive="true"
+   msbuild -restore -p:RestorePackagesConfig=true -p:Platform=ARM64 -m PowerToys.sln /tl /p:NuGetInteractive="true"
    ```
 4. This process should complete in approximately 13-14 minutes for a full build
 

doc/devdocs/development/dev-with-vscode.md

@@ -42,10 +42,10 @@ Or reach out to "tools\build\BUILD-GUIDELINES.md"
 ### Sample plain msbuild command
 ```powershell
 # Restore:
-msbuild powertoys.slnx -t:restore -p:configuration=debug -p:platform=x64 -m
+msbuild powertoys.sln -t:restore -p:configuration=debug -p:platform=x64 -m
 
-# Build powertoys slnx
-msbuild powertoys.slnx -p:configuration=debug -p:platform=x64 -m
+# Build powertoys sln
+msbuild powertoys.sln -p:configuration=debug -p:platform=x64 -m
 
 # dotnet project
 msbuild src\settings-ui\Settings.UI\PowerToys.Settings.csproj -p:Platform=x64 -p:Configuration=Debug -m
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ Similar for attach to managed code.
 
 | Task | Command / Action | Notes |
 |------|------------------|-------|
-| Clean | `git clean -xdf` (careful) or `msbuild /t:Clean PowerToys.slnx` | Deep clean removes packages & build outputs |
+| Clean | `git clean -xdf` (careful) or `msbuild /t:Clean PowerToys.sln` | Deep clean removes packages & build outputs |
 | Rebuild single project | `msbuild path\to\proj.vcxproj /t:Rebuild -p:Platform=x64 -p:Configuration=Debug` | Faster than whole solution |
 | Generate installer (rare in inner loop) | See `tools\build\build-installer.ps1` | Usually not needed for local debug |
-| Resource conversion errors | Re-run restore + build | Triggers custom PowerShell targets |
+| Resource conversion errors | Re-run restore + build | Triggers custom PowerShell targets |

doc/devdocs/development/ui-tests.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 
 - Exit PowerToys if it's running.
 
-- Open `PowerToys.slnx` in Visual Studio and build the solution.
+- Open `PowerToys.sln` in Visual Studio and build the solution.
 
 - Run tests in the Test Explorer (`Test > Test Explorer` or `Ctrl+E, T`).
 

doc/devdocs/guidance.md

@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ string validUIDisplayString = Resources.ValidUIDisplayString;
 ## More On Coding Guidance
 Please review these brief docs below relating to our coding standards, etc.
 
-* [Coding Style](development/style.md)
-* [Code Organization](readme.md)
+* [Coding Style](./style.md)
+* [Code Organization](./readme.md)
 
 
 [VS Resource Editor]: https://learn.microsoft.com/cpp/windows/resource-editors?view=vs-2019

doc/devdocs/localization.md

@@ -0,0 +1,165 @@
+# Localization
+
+> **NOTE**: THIS DOCUMENT IS OUTDATED.
+> Follow [issue 15243](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/15243) for updates.
+
+## Table of Contents
+1. [Localization on the pipeline (CDPX)](#localization-on-the-pipeline-cdpx)
+    1. [UWP Special case](#uwp-special-case)
+2. [Enabling localization on a new project](#enabling-localization-on-a-new-project)
+    1. [C++](#c)
+    2. [C#](#c-1)
+    3. [UWP](#uwp)
+3. [Lcl Files](#lcl-files)
+4. [Possible Issues in localization PRs (LEGO)](#possible-issues-in-localization-prs-lego)
+5. [Enabling localized MSI for a new project](#enabling-localized-msi-for-a-new-project)
+
+## Localization on the pipeline (CDPX)
+[The localization step](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/86d77103e9c69686c297490acb04775d43ef8b76/.pipelines/pipeline.user.windows.yml#L45-L52) is run on the pipeline before the solution is built. This step runs the [build-localization](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/build-localization.cmd) script, which generates resx files for all the projects with localization enabled using the `Localization.XLoc` package.
+
+The [`Localization.XLoc`](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/86d77103e9c69686c297490acb04775d43ef8b76/.pipelines/build-localization.cmd#L24-L25) tool is run on the repo root, and it checks for all occurrences of `LocProject.json`. Each localized project has a `LocProject.json` file in the project root, which contains the location of the English resx file, list of languages for localization, and the output path where the localized resx files are to be copied to. In addition to this, some other parameters can be set, such as whether the language ID should be added as a folder in the file path or in the file name. When the CDPX pipeline is run, the localization team is notified of changes in the English resx files. For each project with localization enabled, a `loc` folder (see [this](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/tree/main/src/modules/launcher/Microsoft.Launcher/loc) for example) is created in the same directory as the `LocProject.json` file. The folder contains language specific folders which in turn have a nested folder path equivalent to `OutputPath` in the `LocProject.json`. Each of these folders contain one `lcl` file. The `lcl` files contain the English resources along with their translation for that language. These are described in more detail in the [Lcl files section](#lcl-files). Once the `.resx` files are generated, they will be used during the `Build PowerToys` step for localized versions of the modules.
+
+Since the localization script requires certain nuget packages, the [`restore-localization`](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/restore-localization.cmd) script is run before running `build-localization` to install all the required packages. This script must [run in the `restore` step](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/86d77103e9c69686c297490acb04775d43ef8b76/.pipelines/pipeline.user.windows.yml#L37-L39) of pipeline because [the host is network isolated](https://onebranch.visualstudio.com/Pipeline/_wiki/wikis/Pipeline.wiki/2066/Consuming-Packages-in-a-CDPx-Pipeline?anchor=overview) at the `build` step. The [Toolset package source](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/86d77103e9c69686c297490acb04775d43ef8b76/.pipelines/pipeline.user.windows.yml#L23) is used for this.
+
+The process and variables that can be tweaked on the pipeline are described in more detail on [onebranch (account required) under Localization](https://onebranch.visualstudio.com/Pipeline/_wiki/wikis/Pipeline.wiki/290/Localization).
+
+The localized resource dlls for C# projects are added to the MSI only for build on the pipeline. This is done by checking if the [`IsPipeline` variable is defined](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/f92bd6ffd38014c228544bb8d68d0937ce4c2b6d/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs#L804-L805), which gets defined before [building the installer on the pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/f92bd6ffd38014c228544bb8d68d0937ce4c2b6d/.pipelines/build-installer.cmd#L4). This is done because the localized resx files are only present on the pipeline, and not having this check would result in the installer project failing to build locally.
+
+## Enabling localization on a new project
+To enable localization on a new project, the first step is to create a file `LocProject.json` in the project root.
+
+For example, for a project in the folder `src\path` where the resx file is present in `resources\Resources.resx`, the LocProject.json file will contain the following:
+```
+{
+    "Projects": [
+        {
+            "LanguageSet": "Azure_Languages",
+            "LocItems": [
+                {
+                    "SourceFile": "src\\path\\resources\\Resources.resx",
+                    "CopyOption": "LangIDOnName",
+                    "OutputPath": "src\\path\\resources"
+                }
+            ]
+        }
+    ]
+}
+```
+The rest of the steps depend on the project type and are covered in the sections below. The steps to add the localized files to the MSI can be found in [Enabling localized MSI for a new project](#Enabling-localized-MSI-for-a-new-project).
+
+### C++
+C++ projects do not support `resx` files, and instead use `rc` files along with `resource.h` files. The CDPX pipeline however doesn't support localizing `rc` files and the other alternative they support is directly translating the resources from the binary which makes it harder to maintain resources. To avoid this, a custom script has been added which expects a resx file and converts the entries to an rc file with a string table and adds resource declarations to a resource.h file so that the resources can be compiled with the C++ project.
+
+If you already have a .rc file, copy the string table to a separate txt file and run the [convert-stringtable-to-resx.ps1](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/tools/build/convert-stringtable-to-resx.ps1) script on it. This script is not very robust to input, and requires the data in a specific format, where `IDS_ResName L"ResourceValue"` and any number of spaces can be present in between. The script converts this file to the format expected by [`resgen`](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/tools/resgen-exe-resource-file-generator#Convert), which will convert it to resx. The resource names are changed from all uppercase to title case, and the `IDS_` prefix is removed. Escape characters might have to be manually replaced, for example .rc files would have escaped double quotes as `""`, so this should be replaced with just `"` before converting to the resx files.
+
+After generating the resx file, rename the existing rc and h files to ProjName.base.rc and resource.base.h. In the rc file remove the string table which is to be localized and in the .h file remove all `#define`s corresponding to localized resources. In the vcxproj of the C++ project, add the following build event:
+```
+<Target Name="GenerateResourceFiles" BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
+    <Exec Command="powershell -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted $(SolutionDir)tools\build\convert-resx-to-rc.ps1 $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory) resource.base.h resource.h ProjName.base.rc ProjName.rc" />
+</Target>
+```
+
+This event runs a script which generates a resource.h and ProjName.rc in the `Generated Files` folder using the strings in all the resx files along with the existing information in resource.base.h and ProjName.base.rc. The script is [convert-resx-to-rc.ps1](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/tools/build/convert-resx-to-rc.ps1). The script uses [`resgen`](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/tools/resgen-exe-resource-file-generator#Convert) to convert the resx file to a string table expected in the .rc file format. When the resources are added to the rc file the `IDS_` prefix is added and resource names are in upper case (as it was originally). Any occurrences of `"` in the string resource is escaped as `""` to prevent build errors. The string tables are added to the rc file in the following format:
+```
+#if !defined(AFX_RESOURCE_DLL) || defined(AFX_TARG_ENU)
+LANGUAGE LANG_ENGLISH, SUBLANG_ENGLISH_US
+
+STRINGTABLE
+BEGIN
+    strings
+END
+
+#endif
+```
+Since there is no API to identify the `AFX_TARG_*`, `LANG_*` or `SUBLANG_*` values from each langId from the pipeline, these are hardcoded in the script (for each language) as done in [lines 50-77 of `convert-resx-to-rc.ps1`](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/f92bd6ffd38014c228544bb8d68d0937ce4c2b6d/tools/build/convert-resx-to-rc.ps1#L50-L77). **If any other languages are added in the future, this script will have to be updated.** In order to determine what are the language codes, you can open the rc file in Resource View, right click the string table and press `Insert Copy` and choose the corresponding language. This autogenerates the required code and can be used to figure out the language codes. The files also add the resource declarations to a resource.h file, starting from 101 by default(this can be changed by an optional argument). Since the output files will be generated in `Generated Files`, any includes in these two files will require an additional `..\` and wherever resource.h is used, it will have to be included as `Generated Files\resource.h`. While adding `resource.base.h` and `ProjName.base.rc` to the vcxproj, these should be modified to not participate in the build to avoid build errors:
+```
+<None Include="Resources.resx" />
+```
+
+Some rc/resource.h files might be used in multiple projects (for example, KBM). To ensure the projects build for these cases, the build event can be added to the entire directory so that the rc files are generated before any project is built. See [Directory.Build.targets](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/src/modules/keyboardmanager/Directory.Build.targets) for an example.
+
+Check [this PR](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/6104) for an example for making these changes for a C++ project.
+
+### C#
+Since C# projects natively support `resx` files, the only step required here is to include all the resx files in the build. For .NET Core projects this is done automatically and the .csproj does not need to be modified. For other projects, the following line needs to be added:
+```
+<EmbeddedResource Include="Properties\Resources.*.resx" />
+```
+
+**Note:** Building with localized resources may cause a build warning `Referenced assembly 'mscorlib.dll' targets a different processor` which is a VS bug. More details can be found in [PowerToys issue #7269](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/7269).
+
+**Note:** If a project needs to be migrated from XAML resources to resx, the easiest way to convert the resources would be to change to format to `=` separates resources by either manually (by Ctrl+H on a text editor), or by a script, and then running [`resgen`](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/framework/tools/resgen-exe-resource-file-generator#Convert) on `Developer Command Prompt for VS` to convert it to resx format.
+```
+<system:String x:Key="wox_plugin_calculator_plugin_name">Calculator</system:String>
+<system:String x:Key="wox_plugin_calculator_plugin_description">Allows to do mathematical calculations.(Try 5*3-2 in Wox)</system:String>
+<system:String x:Key="wox_plugin_calculator_not_a_number">Not a number (NaN)</system:String>
+```
+to
+```
+wox_plugin_calculator_plugin_name=Calculator
+wox_plugin_calculator_plugin_description=Allows to do mathematical calculations.(Try 5*3-2 in Wox)
+wox_plugin_calculator_not_a_number=Not a number (NaN)
+```
+After adding the resx file to the project along with the resource generator, references to the strings will have to be replaced with `Properties.Resources.resName` rather than the custom APIs. Check [this PR](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/6165) for an example of the changes required.
+
+### UWP
+UWP projects expect `resw` files rather than `resx` (the format is almost the same). Unlike other C# projects, the files are expected in the format `fullLangId\Resources.resw`. To include these files in the build, replace the following line in the csproj:
+```
+<PRIResource Include="Strings\en-us\Resources.resw" />
+```
+to
+```
+<PRIResource Include="Strings\*\Resources.resw" />
+```
+
+## Lcl Files
+Lcl files contain all the resources that are present in the English resx file, along with a translation if it has been added.
+
+For example, an entry for a resource in the lcl file looks like this:
+```
+<Item ItemId=";EditKeyboard_WindowName" ItemType="0;.resx" PsrId="211" Leaf="true">
+    <Str Cat="Text">
+        <Val><![CDATA[Remap keys]]></Val>
+        <Tgt Cat="Text" Stat="Loc" Orig="New">
+            <Val><![CDATA[Remapper des touches]]></Val>
+        </Tgt>
+    </Str>
+    <Disp Icon="Str" />
+</Item>
+```
+The `<Tgt>` element would not be present in the initial commits of the lcl files, as only the English version of the string would be present.
+
+**Note:** The CDPX Localization system has a fail-safe check on the lcl files, where if the English string value which is present inside `<Val><![CDATA[*]]></Val>` does not match the value present in the English Resources.resx file then the translated value will not be copied to the localized resx file. This is present so that obsolete translations would not be loaded when the English resource has changed, and the English string will be used rather than the obsolete translation.
+
+## Possible Issues in localization PRs (LEGO)
+Since the LEGO PRs update some of the strings in LCL files at a time, there can be multiple PRs which modify the same files, leading to merge conflicts. In most cases this would show up on GitHub as a merge conflict, but sometimes a bad git merge may occur, and the file could end up with incorrect formatting, such as two `<Tgt>` elements for a single resource. These can be fixed by ensuring the elements follow the format described in [this section](#lcl-files). To catch such errors, the build farm should be run for every LEGO PR and if any error occurs in the localization step, we should check the corresponding resx/lcl files for conflicts.
+
+## Enabling localized MSI for a new project
+For C++ and UWP projects no additional files are generated with localization that need to be added to the MSI. For C++ projects all the resources are added to the dll/exe, while for UWP projects they are added to the `resources.pri` file (which is present even for an unlocalized project). To verify if the localized resources are added to the `resources.pri` file the following steps can be done:
+- Open `Developer Command Prompt for VS`
+- After navigating to the folder containing the pri file, run the following command:
+
+        makepri.exe dump /if .\resources.pri
+- Check the contents of the `resources.pri.xml` file that is generated from the command. The last section of the file will contain the resources with the strings in all the languages:
+```
+<NamedResource name="GeneralSettings_RunningAsAdminText" uri="ms-resource://f4f787a5-f0ae-47a9-be89-5408b1dd2b47/Resources/GeneralSettings_RunningAsAdminText">
+    <Candidate qualifiers="Language-FR" type="String">
+        <Value>Running as administrator</Value>
+    </Candidate>
+    <Candidate qualifiers="Language-EN-US" isDefault="true" type="String">
+        <Value>Running as administrator</Value>
+    </Candidate>
+</NamedResource>
+```
+
+For C# projects, satellite dlls are generated when the project is built. For a project named `ProjName`, files are created in the format `langId\ProjName.resources.dll` where `langId` is in the same format as the lcl files. The satellite dlls need to be included with the MSI, but they must be added only if the solution is built from the build farm, as the localized resx files will not be present on local machines (and that could cause local builds of the installer to fail).
+This can be done by adding the directory name of the project to [Product.wxs near line 806](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/f92bd6ffd38014c228544bb8d68d0937ce4c2b6d/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs#L806) and a resource component for the project can be created in [Product.wxs near lines 845-847](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/f92bd6ffd38014c228544bb8d68d0937ce4c2b6d/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs#L845-L847) in this format:
+```
+<Component Id="ProjName_$(var.IdSafeLanguage)_Component" Directory="Resource$(var.IdSafeLanguage)ProjNameInstallFolder">
+    <File Id="ProjName_$(var.IdSafeLanguage)_File" Source="$(var.BinX64Dir)modules\ProjName\$(var.Language)\ProjName.resources.dll" />
+</Component>
+```
+
+We should also ensure the new dlls are signed by the pipeline. Currently all dlls of the form [`*.resources.dll` are signed](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/f92bd6ffd38014c228544bb8d68d0937ce4c2b6d/.pipelines/pipeline.user.windows.yml#L68).
+
+**Note:** The resource dlls should be added to the MSI project only after the initial commit with the lcl files has been done by the Localization team. Otherwise, the pipeline will fail as there wouldn't be any resx files to generate the dlls.

doc/devdocs/modules/alwaysontop.md

@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ The module provides a user interface for configuring settings in the PowerToys S
 ### Building and Testing
 
 1. Clone the repository: `git clone https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys.git`
-2. Open PowerToys.slnx in Visual Studio
+2. Open PowerToys.sln in Visual Studio
 3. Select the Release configuration and build the solution
 4. Run PowerToys.exe from the output directory to test the module
 

doc/devdocs/modules/cropandlock.md

@@ -20,9 +20,6 @@ Creates a window showing the selected area of the original window. Changes in th
 ### Reparent Mode
 Creates a window that replaces the original window, showing only the selected area. The application is controlled through the cropped window.
 
-### Screenshot Mode
-Creates a window showing a freezed snapshot of the original window. 
-
 ## Code Structure
 
 ### Project Layout
@@ -33,7 +30,6 @@ The Crop and Lock module is part of the PowerToys solution. All the logic-relate
 - **OverlayWindow.cpp**: Thumbnail module type's window concrete implementation.
 - **ReparentCropAndLockWindow.cpp**: Defines the UI for the reparent mode.
 - **ChildWindow.cpp**: Reparent module type's window concrete implementation.
-- **ScreenshotCropAndLockWindow.cpp**: Defines the UI for the screenshot mode.
 
 ## Known Issues
 

doc/devdocs/modules/fancyzones.md

@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ FancyZones is divided into several projects:
    ```
    git clone https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys.git
    ```
-2. Open `PowerToys.slnx` in Visual Studio
+2. Open `PowerToys.sln` in Visual Studio
 3. Select the Release configuration and build the solution
 4. If you encounter build errors, try deleting the x64 output folder and rebuild
 
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ UI tests are implemented using [Windows Application Driver](https://github.com/m
   
   - Exit PowerToys if it's running
   - Run WinAppDriver.exe from the installation directory. Skip this step if installed in the default directory (`C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Application Driver`); in this case, it'll be launched automatically during tests.
-  - Open `PowerToys.slnx` in Visual Studio and build the solution.
+  - Open `PowerToys.sln` in Visual Studio and build the solution.
   - Run tests in the Test Explorer (`Test > Test Explorer` or `Ctrl+E, T`). 
 
 >Note: notifications or other application windows, that are shown above the window under test, can disrupt the testing process.

doc/devdocs/modules/keyboardmanager/debug.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Keyboard Manager consists of two main components:
 ## Development Environment Setup
 
 1. Clone the PowerToys repository
-2. Open `PowerToys.slnx` in Visual Studio
+2. Open `PowerToys.sln` in Visual Studio
 3. Ensure all NuGet packages are restored
 4. Build the entire solution in Debug configuration
 
@@ -91,4 +91,4 @@ If you encounter issues with multiple instances, check the mutex logic in `Keybo
 
 To debug both the Editor and Engine:
 1. Launch the Engine first in debug mode
-2. Attach the debugger to the Editor process when it starts
+2. Attach the debugger to the Editor process when it starts

doc/devdocs/modules/lightswitch.md

@@ -33,12 +33,9 @@ The **Light Switch** module lets users automatically transition between light an
 
   > **Note:** Using the shortcut overrides the current schedule until the next transition event.
 
-* **LightSwitchService.cpp**
-  is the heart beat of the module. Controls ticking every minute and depending on user actions (manual override, settings changing, etc) triggers the state manager to perform the corresponding operation.
-  
-* **LightSwitchStateManager.cpp**
-  handles updating the state based on the signals sent by LightSwitchService.
-  
+* **LightSwitchService**
+  Reads settings and applies theming. Runs a check every minute to ensure the state is correct.
+
 * **SettingsXAML/LightSwitch**
   Provides the settings UI for configuring schedules, syncing location, and customizing shortcuts.
 
@@ -92,7 +89,7 @@ The module’s settings are exposed in the PowerToys Settings UI. Options includ
 3. Build the solution:
 
    ```sh
-   msbuild -restore -p:RestorePackagesConfig=true -p:Platform=ARM64 -m PowerToys.slnx
+   msbuild -restore -p:RestorePackagesConfig=true -p:Platform=ARM64 -m PowerToys.sln
    ```
 
    > Note: This may take some time.

doc/devdocs/modules/screenruler.md

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ The Screen Ruler module consists of several components:
 
 ### Building
 
-1. Open PowerToys.slnx in Visual Studio
+1. Open PowerToys.sln in Visual Studio
 2. In the Solutions Configuration drop-down menu, select Release or Debug
 3. From the Build menu, choose Build Solution
 4. The executable app for Screen Ruler is named PowerToys.MeasureToolUI.exe

doc/devdocs/modules/shortcut_guide.md

@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Shortcut Guide is a PowerToy that displays an overlay of available keyboard shor
 ## Build and Debug Instructions
 
 ### Build
-1. Open PowerToys.slnx in Visual Studio
+1. Open PowerToys.sln in Visual Studio
 2. Select Release or Debug in the Solutions Configuration drop-down menu
 3. From the Build menu, choose Build Solution
 4. The executable is named PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe

doc/devdocs/readme.md

@@ -38,11 +38,6 @@ Welcome to the PowerToys developer documentation. This documentation provides in
 - [Update Process](processes/update-process.md) - How PowerToys updates work
 - [GPO Implementation](processes/gpo.md) - Group Policy Objects implementation details
 
-## Other Resources
-
-- [aka.ms links](akaLinks.md) - List of short links
-- [Issue/PR commands](commands.md) - Special commands for managing issues and pull requests
-
 ## Fork, Clone, Branch and Create your PR
 
 Once you've discussed your proposed feature/fix/etc. with a team member, and an approach or a spec has been written and approved, it's time to start development:
@@ -57,7 +52,7 @@ Once you've discussed your proposed feature/fix/etc. with a team member, and an
 ## Rules
 
 - **Follow the pattern of what you already see in the code.**
-- [Coding style](development/style.md).
+- [Coding style](style.md).
 - Try to package new functionality/components into libraries that have nicely defined interfaces.
 - Package new functionality into classes or refactor existing functionality into a class as you extend the code.
 - When adding new classes/methods/changing existing code, add new unit tests or update the existing tests.
@@ -85,7 +80,7 @@ Once you've discussed your proposed feature/fix/etc. with a team member, and an
 
 ### Install Visual Studio dependencies
 
-1. Open the `PowerToys.slnx` file.
+1. Open the `PowerToys.sln` file.
 1. If you see a dialog that says `install extra components` in the solution explorer pane, click `install`
 
 ### Get Submodules to compile
@@ -98,7 +93,7 @@ We have submodules that need to be initialized before you can compile most parts
 
 ### Compiling Source Code
 
-- Open `PowerToys.slnx` in Visual Studio.
+- Open `PowerToys.sln` in Visual Studio.
 - In the `Solutions Configuration` drop-down menu select `Release` or `Debug`.
 - From the `Build` menu choose `Build Solution`, or press <kbd>Control</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>b</kbd> on your keyboard.
 - The build process may take several minutes depending on your computer's performance. Once it completes, the PowerToys binaries will be in your repo under `x64\Release\`.
@@ -112,10 +107,10 @@ Our installer is two parts, an EXE and an MSI.  The EXE (Bootstrapper) contains
 
 The installer can only be compiled in `Release` mode; steps 1 and 2 must be performed before the MSI can be compiled.
 
-1. Compile `PowerToys.slnx`. Instructions are listed above.
+1. Compile `PowerToys.sln`. Instructions are listed above.
 1. Compile `BugReportTool.sln` tool. Path from root: `tools\BugReportTool\BugReportTool.sln` (details listed below)
 1. Compile `StylesReportTool.sln` tool. Path from root: `tools\StylesReportTool\StylesReportTool.sln` (details listed below)
-1. Compile `PowerToysSetup.slnx` Path from root: `installer\PowerToysSetup.slnx` (details listed below)
+1. Compile `PowerToysSetup.sln` Path from root: `installer\PowerToysSetup.sln` (details listed below)
 
 See [Installer](core/installer.md) for more details on building and debugging the installer.
 

doc/thirdPartyRunPlugins.md

@@ -50,10 +50,7 @@ Contact the developers of a plugin directly for assistance with a specific plugi
 | [Hotkeys](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Hotkeys) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Create, manage, and trigger custom keyboard shortcuts directly from PowerToys Run. |
 | [RandomGen](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-RandomGen) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | 🎲 Generate random data instantly with a single keystroke. Perfect for developers, testers, designers, and anyone who needs quick access to random data. Features include secure passwords, PINs, names, business data, dates, numbers, GUIDs, color codes, and more. Especially useful for designers who need random color codes and placeholder content. |
 | [Open With Cursor](https://github.com/VictorNoxx/PowerToys-Run-Cursor/) | [VictorNoxx](https://github.com/VictorNoxx) | Open Visual Studio, VS Code recents with Cursor AI |
-| [Open With Antigravity](https://github.com/artickc/PowerToys-Run-Antygravity) | [artickc](https://github.com/artickc) | Open Visual Studio, VS Code recents with Antigravity AI |
-| [Project Launcher Plugin](https://github.com/artickc/ProjectLauncherPowerToysPlugin) | [artickc](https://github.com/artickc) | Access your projects using Project Launcher and PowerToys Run |
 | [CheatSheets](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-CheatSheets) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | 📚 Find cheat sheets and command examples instantly from tldr pages, cheat.sh, and devhints.io. Features include favorites system, categories, offline mode, and smart caching. |
-| [QuickAI](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-QuickAi) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | AI-powered assistance with instant, smart responses from multiple providers (Groq, Together, Fireworks, OpenRouter, Cohere) |
 
 ## Extending software plugins
 

installer/PowerToysSetup.sln

@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+Microsoft Visual Studio Solution File, Format Version 12.00
+# Visual Studio Version 17
+VisualStudioVersion = 17.1.32414.318
+MinimumVisualStudioVersion = 10.0.40219.1
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "spdlog", "..\src\logging\logging.vcxproj", "{7E1E3F13-2BD6-3F75-A6A7-873A2B55C60F}"
+EndProject
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "logger", "..\src\common\logger\logger.vcxproj", "{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}"
+EndProject
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "Version", "..\src\common\version\version.vcxproj", "{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}"
+EndProject
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "EtwTrace", "..\src\common\Telemetry\EtwTrace\EtwTrace.vcxproj", "{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}"
+EndProject
+Project("{930C7802-8A8C-48F9-8165-68863BCCD9DD}") = "PowerToysInstallerVNext", "PowerToysSetupVNext\PowerToysInstallerVNext.wixproj", "{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}"
+EndProject
+Project("{930C7802-8A8C-48F9-8165-68863BCCD9DD}") = "PowerToysBootstrapperVNext", "PowerToysSetupVNext\PowerToysBootstrapperVNext.wixproj", "{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}"
+EndProject
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext", "PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext\PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.vcxproj", "{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}"
+EndProject
+Project("{8BC9CEB8-8B4A-11D0-8D11-00A0C91BC942}") = "SilentFilesInUseBAFunction", "PowerToysSetupVNext\SilentFilesInUseBA\SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.vcxproj", "{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}"
+EndProject
+Global
+	GlobalSection(SolutionConfigurationPlatforms) = preSolution
+		Debug|ARM64 = Debug|ARM64
+		Debug|x64 = Debug|x64
+		Release|ARM64 = Release|ARM64
+		Release|x64 = Release|x64
+	EndGlobalSection
+	GlobalSection(ProjectConfigurationPlatforms) = postSolution
+		{7E1E3F13-2BD6-3F75-A6A7-873A2B55C60F}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{7E1E3F13-2BD6-3F75-A6A7-873A2B55C60F}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{7E1E3F13-2BD6-3F75-A6A7-873A2B55C60F}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
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+		{7E1E3F13-2BD6-3F75-A6A7-873A2B55C60F}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
+		{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}.Release|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Release|ARM64
+		{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{D9B8FC84-322A-4F9F-BBB9-20915C47DDFD}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Debug|ARM64.Build.0 = Debug|ARM64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Release|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Release|ARM64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{CC6E41AC-8174-4E8A-8D22-85DD7F4851DF}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Debug|ARM64.Build.0 = Debug|ARM64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Release|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Release|ARM64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{8F021B46-362B-485C-BFBA-CCF83E820CBD}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}.Debug|ARM64.Build.0 = Debug|ARM64
+		{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
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+		{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{B6E94700-DF38-41F6-A3FD-18B69674AB1E}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Debug|ARM64.Build.0 = Debug|ARM64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Release|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Release|ARM64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{DA4E9744-80BE-424C-B0F5-AFD8757DB575}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
+		{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}.Release|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Release|ARM64
+		{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{B3A354B0-1E54-4B55-A962-FB5AF9330C19}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+		{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}.Debug|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Debug|ARM64
+		{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}.Debug|x64.ActiveCfg = Debug|x64
+		{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}.Debug|x64.Build.0 = Debug|x64
+		{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}.Release|ARM64.ActiveCfg = Release|ARM64
+		{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}.Release|ARM64.Build.0 = Release|ARM64
+		{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}.Release|x64.ActiveCfg = Release|x64
+		{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}.Release|x64.Build.0 = Release|x64
+	EndGlobalSection
+	GlobalSection(SolutionProperties) = preSolution
+		HideSolutionNode = FALSE
+	EndGlobalSection
+	GlobalSection(ExtensibilityGlobals) = postSolution
+		SolutionGuid = {B7A3DA30-D443-40FF-AC51-988AD41E3962}
+	EndGlobalSection
+EndGlobal

installer/PowerToysSetup.slnx

@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
-<Solution>
-  <Configurations>
-    <Platform Name="ARM64" />
-    <Platform Name="x64" />
-  </Configurations>
-  <Project Path="../src/common/logger/logger.vcxproj" Id="d9b8fc84-322a-4f9f-bbb9-20915c47ddfd">
-    <Build Solution="Debug|ARM64" Project="false" />
-  </Project>
-  <Project Path="../src/common/Telemetry/EtwTrace/EtwTrace.vcxproj" Id="8f021b46-362b-485c-bfba-ccf83e820cbd" />
-  <Project Path="../src/common/version/version.vcxproj" Id="cc6e41ac-8174-4e8a-8d22-85dd7f4851df" />
-  <Project Path="../src/logging/logging.vcxproj" Id="7e1e3f13-2bd6-3f75-a6a7-873a2b55c60f">
-    <Build Solution="Debug|ARM64" Project="false" />
-  </Project>
-  <Project Path="PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.vcxproj" Id="b3a354b0-1e54-4b55-a962-fb5af9330c19">
-    <Build Solution="Debug|ARM64" Project="false" />
-  </Project>
-  <Project Path="PowerToysSetupVNext/PowerToysBootstrapperVNext.wixproj" Type="b7dd6f7e-def8-4e67-b5b7-07ef123db6f0" />
-  <Project Path="PowerToysSetupVNext/PowerToysInstallerVNext.wixproj" Type="b7dd6f7e-def8-4e67-b5b7-07ef123db6f0" />
-  <Project Path="PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.vcxproj" Id="f8b9f842-f5c3-4a2d-8c85-7f8b9e2b4f1d">
-    <Build Solution="Debug|ARM64" Project="false" />
-  </Project>
-</Solution>

installer/PowerToysSetup/generateDscResourcesWxs.ps1

@@ -0,0 +1,87 @@
+[CmdletBinding()]
+Param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $True)]
+    [string]$dscWxsFile,
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $True)]
+    [string]$Platform,
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $True)]
+    [string]$Configuration
+)
+
+$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
+$scriptDir = Split-Path -Parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Path
+$buildOutputDir = Join-Path $scriptDir "..\..\$Platform\$Configuration"
+
+if (-not (Test-Path $buildOutputDir)) {
+    Write-Error "Build output directory not found: '$buildOutputDir'"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+$dscFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $buildOutputDir -Filter "microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json" -File
+
+if (-not $dscFiles) {
+    Write-Warning "No DSC manifest files found in '$buildOutputDir'"
+    $wxsContent = @"
+<Wix xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi">
+  <?include `$(sys.CURRENTDIR)\Common.wxi?>
+  <Fragment>
+    <ComponentGroup Id="DscResourcesComponentGroup">
+    </ComponentGroup>
+  </Fragment>
+</Wix>
+"@
+    Set-Content -Path $dscWxsFile -Value $wxsContent
+    exit 0
+}
+
+Write-Host "Found $($dscFiles.Count) DSC manifest file(s)"
+
+$wxsContent = @"
+<Wix xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi">
+  <?include `$(sys.CURRENTDIR)\Common.wxi?>
+  <Fragment>
+    <DirectoryRef Id="DSCModulesReferenceFolder">
+"@
+
+$componentRefs = @()
+foreach ($file in $dscFiles) {
+    $componentId = "DscResource_" + ($file.BaseName -replace '[^A-Za-z0-9_]', '_')
+    $fileId = $componentId + "_File"
+    $guid = [System.Guid]::NewGuid().ToString().ToUpper()
+    $componentRefs += $componentId
+    
+    $wxsContent += @"
+
+      <Component Id="$componentId" Guid="{$guid}">
+        <RegistryKey Root="`$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="$componentId" Value="" KeyPath="yes"/>
+        </RegistryKey>
+        <File Id="$fileId" Source="`$(var.BinDir)$($file.Name)" Vital="no"/>
+      </Component>
+"@
+}
+
+$wxsContent += @"
+
+    </DirectoryRef>
+  </Fragment>
+  <Fragment>
+    <ComponentGroup Id="DscResourcesComponentGroup">
+"@
+
+foreach ($componentId in $componentRefs) {
+    $wxsContent += @"
+
+      <ComponentRef Id="$componentId"/>
+"@
+}
+
+$wxsContent += @"
+
+    </ComponentGroup>
+  </Fragment>
+</Wix>
+"@
+
+Set-Content -Path $dscWxsFile -Value $wxsContent
+Write-Host "Generated DSC resources WiX fragment: '$dscWxsFile'"

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/CustomAction.cpp

@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@
 #include <ProjectTelemetry.h>
 #include <spdlog/sinks/base_sink.h>
 #include <filesystem>
-#include <string_view>
 
 #include "../../src/common/logger/logger.h"
 #include "../../src/common/utils/gpo.h"
@@ -857,69 +856,14 @@ UINT __stdcall UnsetAdvancedPasteAPIKeyCA(MSIHANDLE hInstall)
 
     try
     {
+        winrt::Windows::Security::Credentials::PasswordVault vault;
+        winrt::Windows::Security::Credentials::PasswordCredential cred;
+
         hr = WcaInitialize(hInstall, "UnsetAdvancedPasteAPIKey");
         ExitOnFailure(hr, "Failed to initialize");
 
-        winrt::Windows::Security::Credentials::PasswordVault vault;
-
-        auto hasPrefix = [](std::wstring_view value, wchar_t const* prefix) {
-            std::wstring_view prefixView{ prefix };
-            return value.compare(0, prefixView.size(), prefixView) == 0;
-        };
-
-        const wchar_t* resourcePrefixes[] = {
-            L"https://platform.openai.com/api-keys",
-            L"https://azure.microsoft.com/products/ai-services/openai-service",
-            L"https://azure.microsoft.com/products/ai-services/ai-inference",
-            L"https://console.mistral.ai/account/api-keys",
-            L"https://ai.google.dev/",
-        };
-
-        const wchar_t* usernamePrefixes[] = {
-            L"PowerToys_AdvancedPaste_",
-        };
-
-        auto credentials = vault.RetrieveAll();
-        for (auto const& credential : credentials)
-        {
-            bool shouldRemove = false;
-
-            std::wstring resource{ credential.Resource() };
-            for (auto const prefix : resourcePrefixes)
-            {
-                if (hasPrefix(resource, prefix))
-                {
-                    shouldRemove = true;
-                    break;
-                }
-            }
-
-            if (!shouldRemove)
-            {
-                std::wstring username{ credential.UserName() };
-                for (auto const prefix : usernamePrefixes)
-                {
-                    if (hasPrefix(username, prefix))
-                    {
-                        shouldRemove = true;
-                        break;
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-
-            if (!shouldRemove)
-            {
-                continue;
-            }
-
-            try
-            {
-                vault.Remove(credential);
-            }
-            catch (...)
-            {
-            }
-        }
+        cred = vault.Retrieve(L"https://platform.openai.com/api-keys", L"PowerToys_AdvancedPaste_OpenAIKey");
+        vault.Remove(cred);
     }
     catch (...)
     {

installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.vcxproj

@@ -54,7 +54,6 @@
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\CmdPal.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\CmdPal.wxs.bk""""
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\ColorPicker.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\ColorPicker.wxs.bk""""
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\Core.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\Core.wxs.bk""""
-      call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\DscResources.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\DscResources.wxs.bk""""
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\EnvironmentVariables.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\EnvironmentVariables.wxs.bk""""
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\FileExplorerPreview.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\FileExplorerPreview.wxs.bk""""
       call cmd /C "copy ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\FileLocksmith.wxs"" ""$(ProjectDir)..\PowerToysSetupVNext\FileLocksmith.wxs.bk""""
@@ -110,7 +109,6 @@
       <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;CUSTOMACTIONTEST_EXPORTS;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
       <BasicRuntimeChecks>EnableFastChecks</BasicRuntimeChecks>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>
       <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
@@ -123,7 +121,6 @@
       <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
       <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
       <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;_WINDOWS;_USRDLL;CUSTOMACTIONTEST_EXPORTS;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
       <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
     </ClCompile>
     <Link>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/BaseApplications.wxs

@@ -7,18 +7,11 @@
 
   <Fragment>
     <DirectoryRef Id="INSTALLFOLDER">
-      <Component Id="Microsoft_CommandPalette_Extensions_winmd" Guid="304AD25A-A986-4058-940E-61DB79EBD78C" Bitness="always64">
-        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
-          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="Microsoft_CommandPalette_Extensions_winmd" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
-        </RegistryKey>
-        <File Id="Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.winmd" Source="$(var.BinDir)Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.winmd" />
-      </Component>
     <!-- Generated by generateFileComponents.ps1 -->
     <!--BaseApplicationsFiles_Component_Def-->
     </DirectoryRef>
 
     <ComponentGroup Id="BaseApplicationsComponentGroup">
-      <ComponentRef Id="Microsoft_CommandPalette_Extensions_winmd" />
     </ComponentGroup>
 
   </Fragment>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/CmdPal.wxs

@@ -4,13 +4,6 @@
   <Fragment>
     <DirectoryRef Id="WinUI3AppsInstallFolder">
       <Directory Id="CmdPalInstallFolder" Name="CmdPal">
-        <Directory Id="CmdPalDepsInstallFolder" Name="Dependencies">
-        <?if $(sys.BUILDARCH) = x64 ?>
-          <Directory Id="CmdPalDepsX64InstallFolder" Name="x64" />
-        <?else?>
-          <Directory Id="CmdPalDepsArm64InstallFolder" Name="arm64" />
-        <?endif?>
-        </Directory>
       </Directory>
     </DirectoryRef>
     <DirectoryRef Id="CmdPalInstallFolder" FileSource="$(var.CmdPalBuildDir)AppPackages\Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_$(var.CmdPalVersion)_Test">
@@ -25,40 +18,14 @@
         <?endif?>
       </Component>
     </DirectoryRef>
-    <?if $(sys.BUILDARCH) = x64 ?>
-    <DirectoryRef Id="CmdPalDepsX64InstallFolder" FileSource="$(var.CmdPalBuildDir)AppPackages\Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_$(var.CmdPalVersion)_Test\Dependencies\x64">
-      <Component Id="Module_CmdPal_Deps" Guid="C2790FC4-0665-4462-947A-D942A2AABFF0" Bitness="always64">
-        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
-          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="Module_CmdPal_Deps" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
-        </RegistryKey>
-        <File Id="Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx" Source="$(var.CmdPalBuildDir)AppPackages\Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_$(var.CmdPalVersion)_Test\Dependencies\x64\Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx" />
-      </Component>
-    </DirectoryRef>
-    <?else?>
-    <DirectoryRef Id="CmdPalDepsArm64InstallFolder" FileSource="$(var.CmdPalBuildDir)AppPackages\Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_$(var.CmdPalVersion)_Test\Dependencies\arm64">
-      <Component Id="Module_CmdPal_Deps" Guid="C2790FC4-0665-4462-947A-D942A2AABFF0" Bitness="always64">
-        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
-          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="Module_CmdPal_Deps" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
-        </RegistryKey>
-        <File Id="Microsoft.VCLibs.ARM64.14.00.Desktop.appx" Source="$(var.CmdPalBuildDir)AppPackages\Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_$(var.CmdPalVersion)_Test\Dependencies\arm64\Microsoft.VCLibs.ARM64.14.00.Desktop.appx" />
-      </Component>
-    </DirectoryRef>
-    <?endif?>
     <ComponentGroup Id="CmdPalComponentGroup">
       <Component Id="RemoveCmdPalFolder" Guid="2DF90C08-CC75-4245-A14E-B82904636C53" Directory="INSTALLFOLDER">
         <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
           <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="RemoveCmdPalFolder" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
         </RegistryKey>
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveCmdPalInstallDirFolder" Directory="CmdPalInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
-        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveCmdPalDepsInstallDirFolder" Directory="CmdPalDepsInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
-    <?if $(sys.BUILDARCH) = x64 ?>
-        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveCmdPalDepsX64InstallDirFolder" Directory="CmdPalDepsX64InstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
-    <?else?>
-        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveCmdPalDepsArm64InstallDirFolder" Directory="CmdPalDepsArm64InstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
-    <?endif?>
       </Component>
       <ComponentRef Id="Module_CmdPal" />
-      <ComponentRef Id="Module_CmdPal_Deps" />
     </ComponentGroup>
   </Fragment>
 </Wix>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Core.wxs

@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@
         <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
           <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="powertoys_env_path_user" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
         </RegistryKey>
-        <!-- Append DSCModules folder to current user's PATH for DSC v3 usage -->
-        <Environment Id="AddPowerToysToUserPath" Name="PATH" Action="set" Part="last" System="no" Value="[DSCModulesReferenceFolder]" />
+        <!-- Append install folder to current user's PATH -->
+        <Environment Id="AddPowerToysToUserPath" Name="PATH" Action="set" Part="last" System="no" Value="[INSTALLFOLDER]" />
       </Component>
       <?else?>
       <Component Id="powertoys_env_path_machine" Bitness="always64">
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@
         <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
           <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="powertoys_env_path_machine" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
         </RegistryKey>
-        <!-- Append DSCModules folder to machine PATH for DSC v3 usage -->
-        <Environment Id="AddPowerToysToMachinePath" Name="PATH" Action="set" Part="last" System="yes" Value="[DSCModulesReferenceFolder]" />
+        <!-- Append install folder to machine PATH -->
+        <Environment Id="AddPowerToysToMachinePath" Name="PATH" Action="set" Part="last" System="yes" Value="[INSTALLFOLDER]" />
       </Component>
       <?endif?>
       <Component Id="powertoys_toast_clsid" Bitness="always64">
@@ -63,6 +63,16 @@
       </Component>
     </DirectoryRef>
 
+    <DirectoryRef Id="DSCModulesReferenceFolder">
+      <Component Id="PowerToysDSCReference" Guid="40869ACB-0BEB-4911-AE41-5E73BC1586A9" Bitness="always64">
+        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="DSCModulesReference" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
+        </RegistryKey>
+        <File Source="$(var.RepoDir)\src\dsc\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\Generated\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\$(var.Version).0\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure.psd1" Id="PTConfReference.psd1" />
+        <File Source="$(var.RepoDir)\src\dsc\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\Generated\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\$(var.Version).0\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure.psm1" Id="PTConfReference.psm1" />
+      </Component>
+    </DirectoryRef>
+
     <?if $(var.PerUser) = "true" ?>
     <!-- DSC module files for PerUser handled in InstallDSCModule custom action. -->
     <?else?>
@@ -110,6 +120,7 @@
           <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="RemoveCoreFolder" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
         </RegistryKey>
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveBaseApplicationsAssetsFolder" Directory="BaseApplicationsAssetsFolder" On="uninstall" />
+        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveDSCModulesReferenceFolder" Directory="DSCModulesReferenceFolder" On="uninstall" />
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveWinUI3AppsInstallFolder" Directory="WinUI3AppsInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveWinUI3AppsAssetsFolder" Directory="WinUI3AppsAssetsFolder" On="uninstall" />
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveINSTALLFOLDER" Directory="INSTALLFOLDER" On="uninstall" />
@@ -117,15 +128,16 @@
       <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_exe" />
       <ComponentRef Id="PowerToysStartMenuShortcut" />
       <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_per_machine_comp" />
+  <?if $(var.PerUser) = "true" ?>
+  <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_env_path_user" />
+  <?else?>
+  <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_env_path_machine" />
+  <?endif?>
       <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_toast_clsid" />
       <ComponentRef Id="License_rtf" />
       <ComponentRef Id="Notice_md" />
       <ComponentRef Id="DesktopShortcut" />
-      <?if $(var.PerUser) = "true" ?>
-      <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_env_path_user" />
-      <?else?>
-      <ComponentRef Id="powertoys_env_path_machine" />
-      <?endif?>
+      <ComponentRef Id="PowerToysDSCReference" />
       <?if $(var.PerUser) = "false" ?>
       <ComponentRef Id="PowerToysDSC" />
       <?endif?>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Directory.Build.props

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 <Project>
+  <Import Project="..\..\Directory.Build.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\Directory.Build.props')" />
   <Import Project="..\..\src\Version.props" Condition="Exists('..\..\src\Version.props')" />
   <PropertyGroup>
     <!-- Set BaseIntermediateOutputPath for each project to avoid conflicts -->
@@ -8,4 +9,4 @@
     <!-- Set MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath to use the BaseIntermediateOutputPath -->
     <MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath Condition="'$(BaseIntermediateOutputPath)' != ''">$(BaseIntermediateOutputPath)</MSBuildProjectExtensionsPath>
   </PropertyGroup>
-</Project>
+</Project>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/DscResources.wxs

@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
-<Wix xmlns="http://wixtoolset.org/schemas/v4/wxs">
-
-  <?include $(sys.CURRENTDIR)\Common.wxi?>
-
-  <?define DscJsonFiles=?>
-  <?define DscJsonFilesPath=$(var.BinDir)\DSCModules?>
-
-  <Fragment>
-    <DirectoryRef Id="DSCModulesReferenceFolder" FileSource="$(var.DscJsonFilesPath)">
-      <!-- DSC v2 PowerShell module files -->
-      <Component Id="PowerToysDSCReference" Guid="40869ACB-0BEB-4911-AE41-5E73BC1586A9" Bitness="always64">
-        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
-          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="DSCModulesReference" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
-        </RegistryKey>
-        <File Source="$(var.RepoDir)\src\dsc\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\Generated\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\$(var.Version).0\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure.psd1" Id="PTConfReference.psd1" />
-        <File Source="$(var.RepoDir)\src\dsc\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\Generated\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure\$(var.Version).0\Microsoft.PowerToys.Configure.psm1" Id="PTConfReference.psm1" />
-      </Component>
-      
-      <!-- DSC v3 JSON manifest files - Generated by generateAllFileComponents.ps1 -->
-      <!--DscJsonFiles_Component_Def-->
-    </DirectoryRef>
-
-    <ComponentGroup Id="DscResourcesComponentGroup">
-      <ComponentRef Id="PowerToysDSCReference" />
-      <Component Id="RemoveDSCModulesFolder" Guid="A3C77D92-4E97-4C1A-9F2E-8B3C5D6E7F80" Directory="DSCModulesReferenceFolder">
-        <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
-          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="RemoveDSCModulesFolder" Value="" KeyPath="yes" />
-        </RegistryKey>
-        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveDSCModulesReferenceFolder" Directory="DSCModulesReferenceFolder" On="uninstall" />
-      </Component>
-    </ComponentGroup>
-  </Fragment>
-</Wix>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/PowerToysInstallerVNext.wixproj

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ SET PTRoot=$(SolutionDir)\..
 call "..\..\..\publish.cmd" x64
 )
 call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\generateMonacoWxs.ps1 -monacoWxsFile "$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\MonacoSRC.wxs" -Platform "$(Platform)" -nugetHeatPath "$(NUGET_PACKAGES)\wixtoolset.heat\5.0.2"
+call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\generateDscResourcesWxs.ps1 -dscWxsFile "$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\DscResources.wxs" -Platform "$(Platform)" -Configuration "$(Configuration)"
     </PreBuildEvent>
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Platform)' != 'x64'">
@@ -24,6 +25,7 @@ SET PTRoot=$(SolutionDir)\..
 call "..\..\..\publish.cmd" arm64
 )
 call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\generateMonacoWxs.ps1 -monacoWxsFile "$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\MonacoSRC.wxs" -Platform "$(Platform)" -nugetHeatPath "$(NUGET_PACKAGES)\wixtoolset.heat\5.0.2"
+call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\generateDscResourcesWxs.ps1 -dscWxsFile "$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)\DscResources.wxs" -Platform "$(Platform)" -Configuration "$(Configuration)"
     </PreBuildEvent>
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup>
@@ -35,7 +37,6 @@ call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuil
       call move /Y ..\..\..\CmdPal.wxs.bk ..\..\..\CmdPal.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\ColorPicker.wxs.bk ..\..\..\ColorPicker.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\Core.wxs.bk ..\..\..\Core.wxs
-      call move /Y ..\..\..\DscResources.wxs.bk ..\..\..\DscResources.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\EnvironmentVariables.wxs.bk ..\..\..\EnvironmentVariables.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\FileExplorerPreview.wxs.bk ..\..\..\FileExplorerPreview.wxs
       call move /Y ..\..\..\FileLocksmith.wxs.bk ..\..\..\FileLocksmith.wxs
@@ -173,4 +174,4 @@ call powershell.exe -NonInteractive -executionpolicy Unrestricted -File $(MSBuil
     </ItemGroup>
   </Target>
   <Target Name="Restore" />
-</Project>
+</Project>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Product.wxs

@@ -120,11 +120,11 @@
 
       <Custom Action="SetUnApplyModulesRegistryChangeSetsParam" Before="UnApplyModulesRegistryChangeSets" />
       <Custom Action="CheckGPO" After="InstallInitialize" Condition="NOT Installed" />
-      <Custom Action="SetBundleInstallLocationData" Before="SetBundleInstallLocation" Condition="NOT Installed OR WIX_UPGRADE_DETECTED" />
-      <Custom Action="SetBundleInstallLocation" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed OR WIX_UPGRADE_DETECTED" />
+      <Custom Action="SetBundleInstallLocationData" Before="SetBundleInstallLocation" Condition="NOT Installed" />
+      <Custom Action="SetBundleInstallLocation" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
       <Custom Action="ApplyModulesRegistryChangeSets" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
       <Custom Action="InstallCmdPalPackage" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
-      <Custom Action="InstallPackageIdentityMSIX" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed AND WINDOWSBUILDNUMBER &gt;= 22000" />
+      <Custom Action="InstallPackageIdentityMSIX" After="InstallFiles" Condition="NOT Installed" />
       <Custom Action="override Wix4CloseApplications_$(sys.BUILDARCHSHORT)" Before="RemoveFiles" />
       <Custom Action="RemovePowerToysSchTasks" After="RemoveFiles" />
       <!-- TODO: Use to activate embedded MSIX -->

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/Settings.wxs

@@ -14,16 +14,11 @@
   <?define SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFiles=?>
   <?define SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFilesPath=$(var.BinDir)WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Icons\?>
 
-  <?define SettingsV2IconsModelsFiles=?>
-  <?define SettingsV2IconsModelsFilesPath=$(var.BinDir)WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Icons\Models\?>
-
   <Fragment>
     <DirectoryRef Id="WinUI3AppsAssetsFolder">
       <Directory Id="SettingsV2AssetsInstallFolder" Name="Settings">
         <Directory Id="SettingsAppAssetsScriptsFolder" Name="Scripts" />
-        <Directory Id="SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsInstallFolder" Name="Icons">
-          <Directory Id="SettingsV2IconsModelsInstallFolder" Name="Models" />
-        </Directory>
+        <Directory Id="SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsInstallFolder" Name="Icons" />
         <Directory Id="SettingsV2AssetsModulesInstallFolder" Name="Modules">
           <Directory Id="SettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesInstallFolder" Name="OOBE" />
         </Directory>
@@ -50,11 +45,6 @@
     <!--SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFiles_Component_Def-->
     </DirectoryRef>
 
-    <DirectoryRef Id="SettingsV2IconsModelsInstallFolder" FileSource="$(var.SettingsV2IconsModelsFilesPath)">
-    <!-- Generated by generateFileComponents.ps1 -->
-    <!--SettingsV2IconsModelsFiles_Component_Def-->
-    </DirectoryRef>
-
     <DirectoryRef Id="SettingsAppAssetsScriptsFolder" FileSource="$(var.SettingsV2AssetsFilesPath)\Scripts\">
       <Component Id="CommandNotFound_Scripts" Guid="898EFA1E-EDD3-4F4B-8C7F-4A14B0D05B02" Bitness="always64">
         <RegistryKey Root="$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
@@ -77,7 +67,6 @@
         </RegistryKey>
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderSettingsV2AssetsInstallFolder" Directory="SettingsV2AssetsInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderSettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsInstallFolder" Directory="SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
-        <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderSettingsV2IconsModelsInstallFolder" Directory="SettingsV2IconsModelsInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderSettingsV2AssetsModulesInstallFolder" Directory="SettingsV2AssetsModulesInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderSettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesInstallFolder" Directory="SettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesInstallFolder" On="uninstall" />
         <RemoveFolder Id="RemoveFolderSettingsAppAssetsScriptsFolder" Directory="SettingsAppAssetsScriptsFolder" On="uninstall" />

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.vcxproj

@@ -1,30 +1,7 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
-<!-- Copyright (c) .NET Foundation and contributors. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Microsoft Reciprocal License. See LICENSE.TXT file in the project root for full license information. -->
-
 <Project DefaultTargets="Build" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
-  <ItemGroup Label="ProjectConfigurations">
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Debug|ARM64">
-      <Configuration>Debug</Configuration>
-      <Platform>ARM64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Release|ARM64">
-      <Configuration>Release</Configuration>
-      <Platform>ARM64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Debug|x64">
-      <Configuration>Debug</Configuration>
-      <Platform>x64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-    <ProjectConfiguration Include="Release|x64">
-      <Configuration>Release</Configuration>
-      <Platform>x64</Platform>
-    </ProjectConfiguration>
-  </ItemGroup>
-
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <ProjectGuid>{F8B9F842-F5C3-4A2D-8C85-7F8B9E2B4F1D}</ProjectGuid>
-    <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
-    <CharacterSet>Unicode</CharacterSet>
     <TargetName>SilentFilesInUseBAFunction</TargetName>
     <ProjectName>PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext</ProjectName>
     <ProjectModuleDefinitionFile>bafunctions.def</ProjectModuleDefinitionFile>
@@ -33,7 +10,6 @@
 
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.Default.props" />
   
-  <!-- Configuration-specific property groups -->
   <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'" Label="Configuration">
     <ConfigurationType>DynamicLibrary</ConfigurationType>
     <UseDebugLibraries>true</UseDebugLibraries>
@@ -65,7 +41,10 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup>
-    <ClCompile Include="SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp" />
+    <ClCompile Include="SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp">
+      <PrecompiledHeader>Use</PrecompiledHeader>
+      <PrecompiledHeaderFile>precomp.h</PrecompiledHeaderFile>
+    </ClCompile>
     <ClCompile Include="bafunctions.cpp">
       <PrecompiledHeader>Create</PrecompiledHeader>
       <PrecompiledHeaderFile>precomp.h</PrecompiledHeaderFile>
@@ -92,31 +71,5 @@
     </Link>
   </ItemDefinitionGroup>
 
-  <!-- C++ source compile-specific things for Debug/Release configurations -->
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <PreprocessorDefinitions>_DEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <Optimization>Disabled</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)'=='Release'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <PreprocessorDefinitions>NDEBUG;%(PreprocessorDefinitions)</PreprocessorDefinitions>
-      <Optimization>MaxSpeed</Optimization>
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
-      <FunctionLevelLinking>true</FunctionLevelLinking>
-      <IntrinsicFunctions>true</IntrinsicFunctions>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <GenerateDebugInformation>true</GenerateDebugInformation>
-      <EnableCOMDATFolding>true</EnableCOMDATFolding>
-      <OptimizeReferences>true</OptimizeReferences>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-
   <Import Project="$(VCTargetsPath)\Microsoft.Cpp.targets" />
 </Project>

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/SilentFilesInUseBA/SilentFilesInUseBAFunctions.cpp

@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@ public: // IBootstrapperApplication
 
         BalLog(BOOTSTRAPPER_LOG_LEVEL_STANDARD, "*** CUSTOM BA FUNCTION SYSTEM ACTIVE *** Running detect begin BA function. fCached=%d, registrationType=%d, cPackages=%u, fCancel=%d", fCached, registrationType, cPackages, *pfCancel);
 
-    LExit:
         return hr;
     }
 
@@ -32,12 +31,6 @@ public: // IBAFunctions
 
         BalLog(BOOTSTRAPPER_LOG_LEVEL_STANDARD, "*** CUSTOM BA FUNCTION SYSTEM ACTIVE *** Running plan begin BA function. cPackages=%u, fCancel=%d", cPackages, *pfCancel);
 
-        //-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-        // YOUR CODE GOES HERE
-        // BalExitOnFailure(hr, "Change this message to represent real error handling.");
-        //-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-    LExit:
         return hr;
     }
 
@@ -63,6 +56,7 @@ public: // IBAFunctions
         )
     {
         HRESULT hr = S_OK;
+        UNREFERENCED_PARAMETER(source);
 
         BalLog(BOOTSTRAPPER_LOG_LEVEL_STANDARD, "*** CUSTOM BA FUNCTION CALLED *** Running OnExecuteFilesInUse BA function. packageId=%ls, cFiles=%u, recommendation=%d", wzPackageId, cFiles, nRecommendation);
         

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/generateAllFileComponents.ps1

@@ -307,17 +307,11 @@ Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2AssetsFiles -wxsFileP
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2AssetsModulesFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Modules\"
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Modules\OOBE\"
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Icons\"
-Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName SettingsV2IconsModelsFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\WinUI3Apps\Assets\Settings\Icons\Models\"
 Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2AssetsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
 Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2AssetsModulesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
 Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2OOBEAssetsModulesFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
 Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2OOBEAssetsFluentIconsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "SettingsV2IconsModelsFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Settings.wxs
 
 #Workspaces
 Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName WorkspacesImagesComponentFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Workspaces.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\Assets\Workspaces\"
 Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "WorkspacesImagesComponentFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\Workspaces.wxs
-
-#DSC Resources - JSON manifest files in DSCModules subfolder
-Generate-FileList -fileDepsJson "" -fileListName DscJsonFiles -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\DscResources.wxs -depsPath "$PSScriptRoot..\..\..\$platform\Release\DSCModules\"
-Generate-FileComponents -fileListName "DscJsonFiles" -wxsFilePath $PSScriptRoot\DscResources.wxs

installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/generateDscResourcesWxs.ps1

@@ -0,0 +1,102 @@
+[CmdletBinding()]
+Param(
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $True)]
+    [string]$dscWxsFile,
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $True)]
+    [string]$Platform,
+    [Parameter(Mandatory = $True)]
+    [string]$Configuration
+)
+
+$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
+
+$scriptDir = Split-Path -Parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Path
+
+# Find build output directory
+$buildOutputDir = Join-Path $scriptDir "..\..\$Platform\$Configuration"
+
+if (-not (Test-Path $buildOutputDir)) {
+    Write-Error "Build output directory not found: '$buildOutputDir'"
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Find all DSC manifest JSON files
+$dscFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $buildOutputDir -Filter "microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json" -File
+
+if (-not $dscFiles) {
+    Write-Warning "No DSC manifest files found in '$buildOutputDir'"
+    # Create empty component group
+    $wxsContent = @"
+<Wix xmlns="http://wixtoolset.org/schemas/v4/wxs">
+
+  <?include `$(sys.CURRENTDIR)\Common.wxi?>
+
+  <Fragment>
+    <ComponentGroup Id="DscResourcesComponentGroup">
+    </ComponentGroup>
+  </Fragment>
+</Wix>
+"@
+    Set-Content -Path $dscWxsFile -Value $wxsContent
+    exit 0
+}
+
+Write-Host "Found $($dscFiles.Count) DSC manifest file(s)"
+
+# Generate WiX fragment
+$wxsContent = @"
+<Wix xmlns="http://wixtoolset.org/schemas/v4/wxs">
+
+  <?include `$(sys.CURRENTDIR)\Common.wxi?>
+
+  <Fragment>
+    <DirectoryRef Id="DSCModulesReferenceFolder">
+"@
+
+$componentRefs = @()
+
+foreach ($file in $dscFiles) {
+    $componentId = "DscResource_" + ($file.BaseName -replace '[^A-Za-z0-9_]', '_')
+    $fileId = $componentId + "_File"
+    $guid = [System.Guid]::NewGuid().ToString().ToUpper()
+    
+    $componentRefs += $componentId
+    
+    $wxsContent += @"
+
+      <Component Id="$componentId" Guid="{$guid}" Directory="DSCModulesReferenceFolder">
+        <RegistryKey Root="`$(var.RegistryScope)" Key="Software\Classes\powertoys\components">
+          <RegistryValue Type="string" Name="$componentId" Value="" KeyPath="yes"/>
+        </RegistryKey>
+        <File Id="$fileId" Source="`$(var.BinDir)$($file.Name)" Vital="no"/>
+      </Component>
+"@
+}
+
+$wxsContent += @"
+
+    </DirectoryRef>
+  </Fragment>
+
+  <Fragment>
+    <ComponentGroup Id="DscResourcesComponentGroup">
+"@
+
+foreach ($componentId in $componentRefs) {
+    $wxsContent += @"
+
+      <ComponentRef Id="$componentId"/>
+"@
+}
+
+$wxsContent += @"
+
+    </ComponentGroup>
+  </Fragment>
+</Wix>
+"@
+
+# Write the WiX file
+Set-Content -Path $dscWxsFile -Value $wxsContent
+
+Write-Host "Generated DSC resources WiX fragment: '$dscWxsFile'"

src/PackageIdentity/AppxManifest.xml

@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@
   xmlns:desktop="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/desktop/windows10"
   xmlns:uap10="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/uap/windows10/10"
   xmlns:systemai="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/systemai/windows10"
-  xmlns:com="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/com/windows10"
-  IgnorableNamespaces="uap uap2 uap3 rescap desktop uap10 systemai com">
+  IgnorableNamespaces="uap uap2 uap3 rescap desktop uap10 systemai">
   <Identity
     Name="Microsoft.PowerToys.SparseApp"
     Publisher="CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US"
@@ -31,7 +30,6 @@
     <TargetDeviceFamily Name="Windows.Desktop" MinVersion="10.0.19000.0" MaxVersionTested="10.0.26226.0" />
   </Dependencies>
   <Capabilities>
-    <Capability Name="internetClient" />
     <rescap:Capability Name="runFullTrust" />
     <systemai:Capability Name="systemAIModels"/>
     <rescap:Capability Name="unvirtualizedResources"/>
@@ -44,8 +42,7 @@
         Description="PowerToys OCR Module"
         BackgroundColor="transparent"
         Square150x150Logo="Images\Square150x150Logo.png"
-        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png"
-        AppListEntry="none">
+        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
       </uap:VisualElements>
     </Application>
     <Application Id="PowerToys.SettingsUI" Executable="WinUI3Apps\PowerToys.Settings.exe" EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication">
@@ -54,8 +51,7 @@
         Description="PowerToys Settings UI"
         BackgroundColor="transparent"
         Square150x150Logo="Images\Square150x150Logo.png"
-        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png"
-        AppListEntry="none">
+        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
       </uap:VisualElements>
     </Application>
     <Application Id="PowerToys.ImageResizerUI" Executable="WinUI3Apps\PowerToys.ImageResizer.exe" EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication">
@@ -64,46 +60,8 @@
         Description="PowerToys Image Resizer UI"
         BackgroundColor="transparent"
         Square150x150Logo="Images\Square150x150Logo.png"
-        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png"
-        AppListEntry="none">
+        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png">
       </uap:VisualElements>
     </Application>
-    <Application Id="PowerToys.CmdPalExtension" Executable="Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PowerToys.exe" EntryPoint="Windows.FullTrustApplication">
-      <uap:VisualElements
-        DisplayName="PowerToys.CommandPaletteExtension"
-        Description="PowerToys Command Palette Extension"
-        BackgroundColor="transparent"
-        Square150x150Logo="Images\Square150x150Logo.png"
-        Square44x44Logo="Images\Square44x44Logo.png"
-        AppListEntry="none">
-      </uap:VisualElements>
-      <Extensions>
-        <com:Extension Category="windows.comServer">
-          <com:ComServer>
-            <com:ExeServer Executable="Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.PowerToys.exe" Arguments="-RegisterProcessAsComServer" DisplayName="PowerToys Command Palette Extension">
-              <com:Class Id="7EC02C7D-8F98-4A2E-9F23-B58C2C2F2B17" DisplayName="PowerToys Command Palette Extension" />
-            </com:ExeServer>
-          </com:ComServer>
-        </com:Extension>
-        <uap3:Extension Category="windows.appExtension">
-          <uap3:AppExtension Name="com.microsoft.commandpalette"
-            Id="PowerToys"
-            PublicFolder="Public"
-            DisplayName="PowerToys"
-            Description="Surface PowerToys commands inside Command Palette">
-            <uap3:Properties>
-              <CmdPalProvider>
-                <Activation>
-                  <CreateInstance ClassId="7EC02C7D-8F98-4A2E-9F23-B58C2C2F2B17" />
-                </Activation>
-                <SupportedInterfaces>
-                  <Commands/>
-                </SupportedInterfaces>
-              </CmdPalProvider>
-            </uap3:Properties>
-          </uap3:AppExtension>
-        </uap3:Extension>
-      </Extensions>
-    </Application>
   </Applications>
-</Package>
+</Package>

src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/CalculatorEngineCommon.vcxproj

@@ -9,12 +9,6 @@
     <RootNamespace>CalculatorEngineCommon</RootNamespace>
     <AppxPackage>false</AppxPackage>
   </PropertyGroup>
-  <!-- BEGIN common.build.pre.props -->
-  <PropertyGroup Label="Configuration">
-    <EnableHybridCRT>true</EnableHybridCRT>
-    <UseCrtSDKReferenceStaticWarning Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true'">false</UseCrtSDKReferenceStaticWarning>
-  </PropertyGroup>
-  <!-- END common.build.pre.props -->
   <!-- BEGIN cppwinrt.build.pre.props -->
   <PropertyGroup Label="Globals">
     <CppWinRTEnabled>true</CppWinRTEnabled>
@@ -25,11 +19,9 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup>
     <MinimalCoreWin>true</MinimalCoreWin>
-    <AppContainerApplication>true</AppContainerApplication>
+    <AppContainerApplication>false</AppContainerApplication>
     <WindowsStoreApp>true</WindowsStoreApp>
     <ApplicationType>Windows Store</ApplicationType>
-    <UseCrtSDKReference Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true'">false</UseCrtSDKReference>
-    <!-- The SDK reference breaks the Hybrid CRT -->
   </PropertyGroup>
   <PropertyGroup>
     <!-- We have to use the Desktop platform for Hybrid CRT to work. -->
@@ -148,43 +140,5 @@
     </PropertyGroup>
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.props'))" />
     <Error Condition="!Exists('..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets')" Text="$([System.String]::Format('$(ErrorText)', '..\..\..\packages\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.2.0.240111.5\build\native\Microsoft.Windows.CppWinRT.targets'))" />
-  </Target>
-  <!-- BEGIN common.build.post.props -->
-  <!--
-    The Hybrid CRT model statically links the runtime and STL and dynamically
-    links the UCRT instead of the VC++ CRT. The UCRT ships with Windows.
-    WinAppSDK asserts that this is "supported according to the CRT maintainer."
-
-    This must come before Microsoft.Cpp.targets because it manipulates ClCompile.RuntimeLibrary.
-  -->
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true' and '$(Configuration)'=='Debug'">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <!-- We use MultiThreadedDebug, rather than MultiThreadedDebugDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140d.dll and MSVCP140d.dll. -->
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreadedDebug</RuntimeLibrary>
-      <LanguageStandard Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|x64'">stdcpp17</LanguageStandard>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
-           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
-           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
-           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrtd.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrtd.lib</AdditionalOptions>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(EnableHybridCRT)'=='true' and ('$(Configuration)'=='Release' or '$(Configuration)'=='AuditMode')">
-    <ClCompile>
-      <!-- We use MultiThreaded, rather than MultiThreadedDLL, to avoid DLL dependencies on VCRUNTIME140.dll and MSVCP140.dll. -->
-      <RuntimeLibrary>MultiThreaded</RuntimeLibrary>
-    </ClCompile>
-    <Link>
-      <!-- Link statically against the runtime and STL, but link dynamically against the CRT by ignoring the static CRT
-           lib and instead linking against the Universal CRT DLL import library. This "hybrid" linking mechanism is
-           supported according to the CRT maintainer. Dynamic linking against the CRT makes the binaries a bit smaller
-           than they would otherwise be if the CRT, runtime, and STL were all statically linked in. -->
-      <IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>%(IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries);libucrt.lib</IgnoreSpecificDefaultLibraries>
-      <AdditionalOptions>%(AdditionalOptions) /defaultlib:ucrt.lib</AdditionalOptions>
-    </Link>
-  </ItemDefinitionGroup>
-  <!-- END common.build.post.props -->
+  </Target>  <!-- END common.build.post.props -->
 </Project>

src/common/Common.UI/SettingsDeepLink.cs

@@ -2,10 +2,8 @@
 // The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
 // See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
 
-using System;
 using System.Diagnostics;
 using System.IO;
-using ManagedCommon;
 
 namespace Common.UI
 {
@@ -122,33 +120,28 @@ namespace Common.UI
             }
         }
 
-        // What about debug build? Should also consider debug build, maybe tray window message?
-        public static void OpenSettings(SettingsWindow window)
+        public static void OpenSettings(SettingsWindow window, bool mainExecutableIsOnTheParentFolder)
         {
             try
             {
-                var exePath = Path.Combine(
-                    PowerToysPathResolver.GetPowerToysInstallPath(),
-                    "PowerToys.exe");
-
-                if (exePath == null || !File.Exists(exePath))
+                var directoryPath = System.AppContext.BaseDirectory;
+                if (mainExecutableIsOnTheParentFolder)
                 {
-                    Logger.LogError($"Failed to find powertoys exe path, {exePath}");
-                    return;
+                    // Need to go into parent folder for PowerToys.exe. Likely a WinUI3 App SDK application.
+                    directoryPath = Path.Combine(directoryPath, "..");
+                    directoryPath = Path.Combine(directoryPath, "PowerToys.exe");
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    // PowerToys.exe is in the same path as the application.
+                    directoryPath = Path.Combine(directoryPath, "PowerToys.exe");
                 }
 
-                var args = "--open-settings=" + SettingsWindowNameToString(window);
-
-                Process.Start(new ProcessStartInfo
-                {
-                    FileName = exePath,
-                    Arguments = args,
-                    UseShellExecute = false,
-                });
+                Process.Start(new ProcessStartInfo(directoryPath) { Arguments = "--open-settings=" + SettingsWindowNameToString(window) });
             }
-            catch (Exception ex)
+            catch
             {
-                Logger.LogError(ex.Message);
+                // TODO(stefan): Log exception once unified logging is implemented
             }
         }
     }

src/common/GPOWrapper/GPOWrapper.cpp

@@ -112,10 +112,6 @@ namespace winrt::PowerToys::GPOWrapper::implementation
     {
         return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getConfiguredMousePointerCrosshairsEnabledValue());
     }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetConfiguredCursorWrapEnabledValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getConfiguredCursorWrapEnabledValue());
-    }
     GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetConfiguredPowerRenameEnabledValue()
     {
         return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getConfiguredPowerRenameEnabledValue());
@@ -196,34 +192,6 @@ namespace winrt::PowerToys::GPOWrapper::implementation
     {
         return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteOnlineAIModelsValue());
     }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOpenAIValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteOpenAIValue());
-    }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureOpenAIValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureOpenAIValue());
-    }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureAIInferenceValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureAIInferenceValue());
-    }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetAllowedAdvancedPasteMistralValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteMistralValue());
-    }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetAllowedAdvancedPasteGoogleValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteGoogleValue());
-    }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOllamaValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteOllamaValue());
-    }
-    GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetAllowedAdvancedPasteFoundryLocalValue()
-    {
-        return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getAllowedAdvancedPasteFoundryLocalValue());
-    }
     GpoRuleConfigured GPOWrapper::GetConfiguredNewPlusEnabledValue()
     {
         return static_cast<GpoRuleConfigured>(powertoys_gpo::getConfiguredNewPlusEnabledValue());

src/common/GPOWrapper/GPOWrapper.h

@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@ namespace winrt::PowerToys::GPOWrapper::implementation
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMouseHighlighterEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMouseJumpEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMousePointerCrosshairsEnabledValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredCursorWrapEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredPowerRenameEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredPowerLauncherEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredQuickAccentEnabledValue();
@@ -55,13 +54,6 @@ namespace winrt::PowerToys::GPOWrapper::implementation
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredQoiPreviewEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredQoiThumbnailsEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOnlineAIModelsValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOpenAIValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureOpenAIValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureAIInferenceValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteMistralValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteGoogleValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOllamaValue();
-        static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteFoundryLocalValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredNewPlusEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredWorkspacesEnabledValue();
         static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMwbClipboardSharingEnabledValue();

src/common/GPOWrapper/GPOWrapper.idl

@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ namespace PowerToys
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMouseHighlighterEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMouseJumpEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMousePointerCrosshairsEnabledValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredCursorWrapEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMouseWithoutBordersEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredPowerRenameEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredPowerLauncherEnabledValue();
@@ -59,13 +58,6 @@ namespace PowerToys
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredQoiPreviewEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredQoiThumbnailsEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOnlineAIModelsValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOpenAIValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureOpenAIValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteAzureAIInferenceValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteMistralValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteGoogleValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteOllamaValue();
-            static GpoRuleConfigured GetAllowedAdvancedPasteFoundryLocalValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredNewPlusEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredWorkspacesEnabledValue();
             static GpoRuleConfigured GetConfiguredMwbClipboardSharingEnabledValue();

src/common/LanguageModelProvider/FoundryLocal/FoundryCachedModel.cs

@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
-// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
-// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
-
-namespace LanguageModelProvider.FoundryLocal;
-
-internal sealed record FoundryCachedModel(string Name, string? Id);

src/common/LanguageModelProvider/FoundryLocal/FoundryCatalogModel.cs

@@ -1,61 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
-// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
-// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
-
-using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
-
-namespace LanguageModelProvider.FoundryLocal;
-
-internal sealed record FoundryCatalogModel
-{
-    [JsonPropertyName("name")]
-    public string Name { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("displayName")]
-    public string DisplayName { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("providerType")]
-    public string ProviderType { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("uri")]
-    public string Uri { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("version")]
-    public string Version { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("modelType")]
-    public string ModelType { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("promptTemplate")]
-    public PromptTemplate PromptTemplate { get; init; } = default!;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("publisher")]
-    public string Publisher { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("task")]
-    public string Task { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("runtime")]
-    public Runtime Runtime { get; init; } = default!;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("fileSizeMb")]
-    public long FileSizeMb { get; init; }
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("modelSettings")]
-    public ModelSettings ModelSettings { get; init; } = default!;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("alias")]
-    public string Alias { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("supportsToolCalling")]
-    public bool SupportsToolCalling { get; init; }
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("license")]
-    public string License { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("licenseDescription")]
-    public string LicenseDescription { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-
-    [JsonPropertyName("parentModelUri")]
-    public string ParentModelUri { get; init; } = string.Empty;
-}

src/common/LanguageModelProvider/FoundryLocal/FoundryClient.cs

@@ -1,279 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation
-// The Microsoft Corporation licenses this file to you under the MIT license.
-// See the LICENSE file in the project root for more information.
-
-using ManagedCommon;
-using Microsoft.AI.Foundry.Local;
-
-namespace LanguageModelProvider.FoundryLocal;
-
-internal sealed class FoundryClient
-{
-    public static async Task<FoundryClient?> CreateAsync()
-    {
-        // First attempt with current environment
-        var client = await TryCreateClientAsync().ConfigureAwait(false);
-        if (client != null)
-        {
-            return client;
-        }
-
-        // If failed, refresh PATH from registry and retry once
-        // This handles cases where PowerToys was launched by MSI installer.
-        Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] First attempt failed, refreshing PATH and retrying");
-        RefreshEnvironmentPath();
-
-        return await TryCreateClientAsync().ConfigureAwait(false);
-    }
-
-    private static async Task<FoundryClient?> TryCreateClientAsync()
-    {
-        try
-        {
-            Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Creating Foundry Local client");
-
-            var manager = new FoundryLocalManager();
-
-            // Check if service is already running
-            if (manager.IsServiceRunning)
-            {
-                Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Foundry service is already running");
-                return new FoundryClient(manager);
-            }
-
-            // Start the service using SDK's method
-            Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Starting Foundry service using manager.StartServiceAsync()");
-            await manager.StartServiceAsync().ConfigureAwait(false);
-
-            Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Foundry service started successfully");
-            return new FoundryClient(manager);
-        }
-        catch (Exception ex)
-        {
-            Logger.LogError($"[FoundryClient] Error creating client: {ex.Message}");
-            if (ex.InnerException != null)
-            {
-                Logger.LogError($"[FoundryClient] Inner exception: {ex.InnerException.Message}");
-            }
-
-            return null;
-        }
-    }
-
-    private readonly FoundryLocalManager _foundryManager;
-    private readonly List<FoundryCatalogModel> _catalogModels = [];
-
-    private FoundryClient(FoundryLocalManager foundryManager)
-    {
-        _foundryManager = foundryManager;
-    }
-
-    public Task<string?> GetServiceUrl()
-    {
-        try
-        {
-            return Task.FromResult(_foundryManager.Endpoint?.ToString());
-        }
-        catch
-        {
-            return Task.FromResult<string?>(null);
-        }
-    }
-
-    public Uri? GetServiceUri()
-    {
-        try
-        {
-            return _foundryManager.ServiceUri;
-        }
-        catch
-        {
-            return null;
-        }
-    }
-
-    public async Task<List<FoundryCatalogModel>> ListCatalogModels()
-    {
-        if (_catalogModels.Count > 0)
-        {
-            return _catalogModels;
-        }
-
-        try
-        {
-            Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Listing catalog models");
-            var models = await _foundryManager.ListCatalogModelsAsync().ConfigureAwait(false);
-
-            if (models != null)
-            {
-                foreach (var model in models)
-                {
-                    _catalogModels.Add(new FoundryCatalogModel
-                    {
-                        Name = model.ModelId ?? string.Empty,
-                        DisplayName = model.DisplayName ?? string.Empty,
-                        ProviderType = model.ProviderType ?? string.Empty,
-                        Uri = model.Uri ?? string.Empty,
-                        Version = model.Version ?? string.Empty,
-                        ModelType = model.ModelType ?? string.Empty,
-                        Publisher = model.Publisher ?? string.Empty,
-                        Task = model.Task ?? string.Empty,
-                        FileSizeMb = model.FileSizeMb,
-                        Alias = model.Alias ?? string.Empty,
-                        License = model.License ?? string.Empty,
-                        LicenseDescription = model.LicenseDescription ?? string.Empty,
-                        ParentModelUri = model.ParentModelUri ?? string.Empty,
-                        SupportsToolCalling = model.SupportsToolCalling,
-                    });
-                }
-
-                Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] Found {_catalogModels.Count} catalog models");
-            }
-        }
-        catch (Exception ex)
-        {
-            Logger.LogError($"[FoundryClient] Error listing catalog models: {ex.Message}");
-
-            // Surfacing errors here prevents listing other providers; swallow and return cached list instead.
-        }
-
-        return _catalogModels;
-    }
-
-    public async Task<List<FoundryCachedModel>> ListCachedModels()
-    {
-        try
-        {
-            Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Listing cached models");
-            var cachedModels = await _foundryManager.ListCachedModelsAsync().ConfigureAwait(false);
-            var catalogModels = await ListCatalogModels().ConfigureAwait(false);
-
-            List<FoundryCachedModel> models = [];
-
-            foreach (var model in cachedModels)
-            {
-                var catalogModel = catalogModels.FirstOrDefault(m => m.Name == model.ModelId);
-                var alias = catalogModel?.Alias ?? model.Alias;
-                models.Add(new FoundryCachedModel(model.ModelId ?? string.Empty, alias));
-            }
-
-            Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] Found {models.Count} cached models");
-            return models;
-        }
-        catch (Exception ex)
-        {
-            Logger.LogError($"[FoundryClient] Error listing cached models: {ex.Message}");
-            return [];
-        }
-    }
-
-    public async Task<bool> IsModelLoaded(string modelId)
-    {
-        try
-        {
-            var loadedModels = await _foundryManager.ListLoadedModelsAsync().ConfigureAwait(false);
-            var isLoaded = loadedModels.Any(m => m.ModelId == modelId);
-            Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] IsModelLoaded({modelId}): {isLoaded}");
-            Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] Loaded models: {string.Join(", ", loadedModels.Select(m => m.ModelId))}");
-            return isLoaded;
-        }
-        catch (Exception ex)
-        {
-            Logger.LogError($"[FoundryClient] IsModelLoaded exception: {ex.Message}");
-            return false;
-        }
-    }
-
-    public async Task<bool> EnsureModelLoaded(string modelId)
-    {
-        Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] EnsureModelLoaded called with: {modelId}");
-
-        // Check if already loaded
-        if (await IsModelLoaded(modelId).ConfigureAwait(false))
-        {
-            Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] Model already loaded: {modelId}");
-            return true;
-        }
-
-        // Load the model
-        Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] Loading model: {modelId}");
-        await _foundryManager.LoadModelAsync(modelId).ConfigureAwait(false);
-
-        // Verify it's loaded
-        var loaded = await IsModelLoaded(modelId).ConfigureAwait(false);
-        Logger.LogInfo($"[FoundryClient] Model load result: {loaded}");
-        return loaded;
-    }
-
-    public async Task EnsureRunning()
-    {
-        if (!_foundryManager.IsServiceRunning)
-        {
-            await _foundryManager.StartServiceAsync();
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// <summary>
-    /// Refreshes the PATH environment variable from the system registry.
-    /// This is necessary when tools are installed while PowerToys is running,
-    /// as the installer updates the system PATH but running processes don't see the change.
-    /// </summary>
-    private static void RefreshEnvironmentPath()
-    {
-        try
-        {
-            Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Refreshing PATH environment variable from system");
-
-            var currentPath = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("PATH", EnvironmentVariableTarget.Process) ?? string.Empty;
-            var machinePath = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("PATH", EnvironmentVariableTarget.Machine) ?? string.Empty;
-            var userPath = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("PATH", EnvironmentVariableTarget.User) ?? string.Empty;
-
-            var pathsToAdd = new List<string>();
-
-            if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(currentPath))
-            {
-                pathsToAdd.AddRange(currentPath.Split(Path.PathSeparator, StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries));
-            }
-
-            if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(userPath))
-            {
-                var userPaths = userPath.Split(Path.PathSeparator, StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries);
-                foreach (var path in userPaths)
-                {
-                    if (!pathsToAdd.Contains(path, StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
-                    {
-                        pathsToAdd.Add(path);
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-
-            if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(machinePath))
-            {
-                var machinePaths = machinePath.Split(Path.PathSeparator, StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries);
-                foreach (var path in machinePaths)
-                {
-                    if (!pathsToAdd.Contains(path, StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
-                    {
-                        pathsToAdd.Add(path);
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-
-            var newPath = string.Join(Path.PathSeparator.ToString(), pathsToAdd);
-
-            if (currentPath != newPath)
-            {
-                Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] Updating process PATH with latest system values");
-                Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("PATH", newPath, EnvironmentVariableTarget.Process);
-            }
-            else
-            {
-                Logger.LogInfo("[FoundryClient] PATH is already up to date");
-            }
-        }
-        catch (Exception ex)
-        {
-            Logger.LogError($"[FoundryClient] Failed to refresh PATH: {ex.Message}");
-        }
-    }
-}