## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR updates the spell-checking dictionaries to fix outstanding
errors, and also clears up accumulated warnings.
- Cleans up duplicate or ignored entries in expect.txt:
- `Authenticode` (favoring existing `authenticode`)
- `DTo` (favoring existing `dto`)
- `ekus` (favoring existing `eku`)
- `nullrefs` (favoring existing `nullref`)
- Removes `CursorWrap` (invalid entry since camel case is treated as
separate words and is not allowed)
- Updates the pattern for `amazon.com` URLs to allow them within C#
strings
- Explicitly excludes the CmdPal sample page for images in Markdown with
Base64 encoded data from spell-checking (was previously auto-excluded)
- Suppresses spell-checking on lines with URLs containing encoded data
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Fix for issue #37457. The Awake popup context menu would show at the
wrong position, especially after adding additional displays. The reason
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Ran Awake and its context menu seemed to display properly and at the
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I am changing the default build pool image from Windows Server 2019 to
Server 2022, as the 2019 images are deprecated and their use will become
a permanent error soon.
However, I cannot do that while PowerToys contains build image
overrides. These overrides prevent it from choosing the Server 2022
images.
As a drive-by, I fixed the following issues:
- `NUGET_PACKAGES` was being read from the ambient environment. It was
used in the package cache _and_ in the WIX projects directly (!). To
make the build more predictable, we now set it during build time.
- We _still_ had build step conditions that resulted in extra work being
done during build failure.
- The release builds now produce numbered failure log artifacts just
like the CI builds do.
- I have adjusted the default disk configuration to give enough space to
`C:\`, so we no longer need the work directory override or custom data
disk.
The screenshot below is from a test run where I overrode the pool image
to be `SHINE-VS17-Latest-2022`. We do not want to do that in the final
configuration, so I had to revert that change.
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src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fcf03e8c-d2a1-47af-9240-64c183c43644"
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR localizes the message displayed when an unhandled exception
causes CmdPal to crash. It also resolves a regression from commit
a991a118dc, which disabled storing to the desktop but failed to
update the corresponding message.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This fixes an issue where the Image Resizer settings were reloaded for
every resize operation in a multi-file batch. This could result in
inconsistent resize results if the Settings application or the user
interacted with the settings and the properties were changed, even
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
Corrects an issue in `ResizeBatch.Execute()` where `Settings.Default`
was used:
```csharp
protected virtual void Execute(string file)
=> new ResizeOperation(file, DestinationDirectory, Settings.Default).Execute();
```
Unfortunately, `Settings.Default` is poorly named, and is not a constant
property. Instead it actually calls `Reload()`, which loads the settings
JSON file and re-processes it fully:
```csharp
[JsonIgnore]
public static Settings Default
{
get
{
defaultInstance.Reload();
return defaultInstance;
}
}
```
If the settings are changed part-way through a resize batch operation
(even scrolling through the presets will set `selectedIndex` and save it
back to disk), the batch resize operation may switch to a different
resize behaviour, giving inconsistent results. The chances of this
occurring increase with the length of the batch operation.
### Solution
The solution is to set the `Settings` outside of the main loop and use
that for every resize operation, which is what this PR does.
`Process` is altered to load the `Settings` at the start and pass that
to `Execute` on each iteration of the batch loop:
```csharp
public IEnumerable<ResizeError> Process(Action<int, double> reportProgress, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
{
double total = Files.Count;
int completed = 0;
var errors = new ConcurrentBag<ResizeError>();
var settings = Settings.Default;
...
Execute(file, settings);
```
`Execute` is updated to accept a `Settings` object instead of using
`Settings.Default`:
```csharp
protected virtual void Execute(string file, Settings settings)
=> new ResizeOperation(file, DestinationDirectory, settings).Execute();
```
### Additional changes
The batch-related unit tests failed after the above change. I updated
the Mock `Execute` to reflect the use of the `Settings` parameter. Also,
the `Settings` class was unfortunately bound to the WPF UI, and could
not be instantiated during unit testing. I've refactored this so it can
be instantiated with or without an `App.Current.Dispatcher`. Ther's a
new `ReloadCore()` method which just contains the extracted property
setting code.
None of the unit tests currently use the settings themselves, but at
least the capability is now there.
I also removed the setting of the `MaxDegreeOfParallelism` option in the
`Parallel.For()`. When left at its default, the runtime will use the
appropriate number of threads, and the heuristic it uses may not
necessarily equal the number of processor cores in the system.
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## Validation Steps Performed
- Ensured all existing unit tests passed.
- Tested with multiple runs of resizing 200 image files while browsing
and changing the settings. This was no longer able to alter the ongoing
resize operations.
- Checked that the settings could still be amended via the Settings app.
---------
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## Summary of the Pull Request
- Adds support for the diameter symbol (⌀, U+2300) in Quick Accent.
- When holding Shift+O with the Special Characters language enabled.
## Implementation
- Updated GetDefaultLetterKeySPECIAL(LetterKey.VK_O) to include ⌀.
- No impact on other existing functionalities.
## Issue
Closes #41954
## Problem
Input controls (ComboBoxes, ToggleSwitches, NumberBoxes) within
SettingsCards throughout the PowerToys Settings UI were not
programmatically associated with their visible labels. This caused
screen readers to announce only the control type (e.g., "combo box",
"toggle switch") without any context about the control's purpose, making
the settings inaccessible to screen reader users.
This violates WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships)
- Level A requirement.
**User Impact**: Screen reader users navigating PowerToys settings would
hear only "edit text" or "combo box" with no description, making it
difficult or impossible to configure settings independently.
## Solution
Added `AutomationProperties.Name` bindings to controls, linking them to
their parent SettingsCard's `Header` property. This establishes the
programmatic relationship between labels and controls required by
assistive technologies.
### Pattern Applied
For controls inside SettingsCards with a `Name` attribute:
```xaml
<tkcontrols:SettingsCard Name="LanguageHeader" x:Uid="LanguageHeader">
<ComboBox
MinWidth="{StaticResource SettingActionControlMinWidth}"
AutomationProperties.Name="{Binding ElementName=LanguageHeader, Path=Header}"
DisplayMemberPath="Language"
ItemsSource="{Binding Languages, Mode=TwoWay}"
SelectedIndex="{Binding LanguagesIndex, Mode=TwoWay}" />
</tkcontrols:SettingsCard>
```
For data templates where headers are data-bound:
```xaml
<DataTemplate x:Key="ComboBoxTemplate" x:DataType="viewModels:PluginAdditionalOptionViewModel">
<tkcontrols:SettingsCard Header="{x:Bind Path=DisplayLabel}">
<ComboBox
AutomationProperties.Name="{x:Bind Path=DisplayLabel}"
ItemsSource="{x:Bind Path=ComboBoxItems}" />
</tkcontrols:SettingsCard>
</DataTemplate>
```
## Changes Made
### GeneralPage.xaml (7 controls)
- Language selection ComboBox
- Color mode/theme ComboBox
- Run at startup ToggleSwitch
- Show system tray icon ToggleSwitch
- Enable experimentation ToggleSwitch
- Enable data diagnostics ToggleSwitch
- Enable view diagnostic data ToggleSwitch
### PowerLauncherPage.xaml (4 data templates)
- ComboBoxTemplate - for plugin settings
- NumberBoxTemplate - for plugin numeric settings
- CheckBoxComboBoxTemplate - for conditional ComboBox settings
- CheckBoxNumberBoxTemplate - for conditional NumberBox settings
### PowerRenamePage.xaml (6 controls)
- Enable PowerRename ToggleSwitch
- Context menu mode ComboBox
- Enable auto-complete ToggleSwitch
- Max display list number NumberBox
- Restore flags on launch ToggleSwitch
- Use Boost library ToggleSwitch
### NewPlusPage.xaml (4 controls)
- Enable New+ ToggleSwitch
- Hide file extension ToggleSwitch
- Hide starting digits ToggleSwitch
- Replace variables ToggleSwitch
## Testing
Screen readers (Windows Narrator) now properly announce controls with
context:
- **Before**: "Combo box"
- **After**: "Language, Combo box"
No functional changes to application behavior. The fix only affects how
controls are announced to assistive technologies.
## Notes
This fix follows the existing pattern already used in
ColorPickerPage.xaml. Similar issues exist in approximately 23 other
Settings pages which can be addressed in future PRs using this
established pattern. The pages fixed in this PR represent
commonly-accessed settings and demonstrate the solution approach for
comprehensive coverage.
Closes #<issue_number>
## References
- WCAG 2.2 SC 1.3.1:
https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/info-and-relationships
- UIA Name Property:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/accessibility/accessible-text-requirements#name_property_alternative_and_description
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> <issue_title>Controls Inside Sections Are Not Associated with Their
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> <issue_description>### Microsoft PowerToys version
>
> v0.94.2
>
> ### Installation method
>
> PowerToys auto-update
>
> ### Area(s) with issue?
>
> New+
>
> ### Steps to reproduce
>
> **Repro Steps:**
>
> 1. Open the Power Toys.
> 2. Now navigate to the home present in the left navigation pane.
> 3. Now turn on the narrator using CTRL + Win + Enter.
> 4. Now navigate to the controls present inside the different sections.
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> ### ✔️ Expected Behavior
>
> Each control should be programmatically associated with its
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>
> ### ❌ Actual Behavior
>
> Input controls (e.g., checkboxes, text fields, dropdowns) located
within different sections of the UI are not programmatically associated
with their visible labels.
>
> ### Additional Information
>
> **User Impact:**
> Screen reader users may hear only the control type (e.g., “edit text”)
with no context or description of what it is for. This makes it
difficult or impossible for them to fill out forms or interact with the
UI correctly, leading to confusion and frustration.
>
> **WCAG Reference:**
> https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/info-and-relationships
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This pull request introduces a static initialization step to the
`PeekFilePreviewTests` class to ensure the correct test settings are
present before tests run. The main change is the addition of a static
constructor that creates or updates the `settings.json` file with
predefined settings, including setting the activation shortcut to
Ctrl+Space.
Test setup improvements:
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and other test-relevant properties.
## Summary
Fixes the accessibility issue where the "Shortcut Conflicts" button in
the Dashboard page has no accessible name defined, causing screen
readers to announce it as just "button" instead of providing context
about its purpose.
## Problem
The button in `ShortcutConflictControl.xaml` lacked an
`AutomationProperties.Name` attribute, violating WCAG 2.2 guidelines
(4.1.2 - Name, Role, Value). This prevented users who rely on screen
readers from determining the function of the button, making it
impossible to resolve or view shortcut conflicts.
**Before fix:**
- Screen reader announces: "button" ❌
**After fix:**
- Screen reader announces: "Shortcut conflicts, No conflicts found,
button" ✅
- Or: "Shortcut conflicts, 1 conflict found, button" ✅
- Or: "Shortcut conflicts, 3 conflicts found, button" ✅
## Solution
Added a new `AccessibleName` property to
`ShortcutConflictControl.xaml.cs` that combines:
- The static localized title: "Shortcut conflicts"
- The dynamic status text: "No conflicts found", "1 conflict found", or
"X conflicts found"
The button's `AutomationProperties.Name` is now bound to this property
using `{x:Bind AccessibleName, Mode=OneWay}`, ensuring it updates
dynamically as conflict data changes.
## Changes
- **ShortcutConflictControl.xaml**: Added `AutomationProperties.Name`
binding to the button
- **ShortcutConflictControl.xaml.cs**: Added `AccessibleName` property
and property change notification
## Impact
- Provides full context to assistive technology users about the button's
purpose and current state
- Complies with WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards
- Follows existing patterns in the codebase for accessible controls
- Minimal changes (2 files, 14 lines added)
## Related Issue
Closes #issue_number
## Testing
- [x] Code review completed with no issues
- [x] Follows existing accessibility patterns used in DashboardPage.xaml
- [x] Uses existing localized resource strings
- [x] Property updates dynamically via INotifyPropertyChanged
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> <issue_description>### Microsoft PowerToys version
>
> v0.94.2
>
> ### Installation method
>
> PowerToys auto-update
>
> ### Area(s) with issue?
>
> New+
>
> ### Steps to reproduce
>
> **Repro Steps:**
>
> 1. Open power toys.
> 2. Now navigate to the home section and select.
> 3. Now turn on narrator using CTRL + Win + Enter.
> 4. Now navigate to the Shortcut conflicts button.
> 5. Observe the narrator's announcement.
>
> ### ✔️ Expected Behavior
>
> The button should have an accessible name — either via a visible
label, aria-label, or aria-labelledby — so that assistive technology
users understand its purpose.
>
> ### ❌ Actual Behavior
>
> The "Shortcut Conflicts" button has no accessible name defined. Screen
readers announce it as “button”.
>
> ### Additional Information
>
> **User Impact:**
> Users who rely on screen readers cannot determine the function of the
button, making it inaccessible. This prevents users from resolving or
viewing shortcut conflicts, which could impact usability and task
completion.
>
> **WCAG Reference:**
> https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/name-role-value
>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Fixes an issue where audio and video files would remain locked by Peek
after the user closed the preview window. This could prevent the
ejecting of removable storage.
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
When the Peek window is closed, it is hiden rather than destroyed,
allowing for quick reactivation. The cleanup process is triggered by
`MainWindowViewModel.Uninitialize()`, which eventually causes the active
`Previewer` instance in `FilePreviewer.xaml.cs` to be disposed of (via
`OnItemPropertyChanged()`).
The root cause of the bug is that neither `VideoPreviewer` nor
`AudioPreviewer` implemented `IDisposable` sufficiently to cover clean
up of the media file. The result was that the `MediaSource` object,
which holds the handle to the open media file, was not disposed
deterministically. This left the file locked until the GC eventually
finalised it.
### Solution
To fix this, I've implemented `IDisposable` on `AudioPreviewer` where it
was absent, and expanded `Dispose()` on `VideoPreviewer` to clean up the
media object. A new `Unload()` method on each previewer handles explicit
clean up of the media sources. The `Dispose()` method calls `Unload()`
to ensure the resources are released reliably when the previewer is
destroyed.
`Unload()` is deliberately public, as I'd like to expand upon its use in
a future refactoring of the previewer switching logic, allowing for
reusing an active previewer instead of creating a new one every time the
user navigates to a new file.
### AudioPreviewer refinements
I made a few updates to `AudioPreviewer` to make the lifecycle of the
media source more predictable and improve the error handling:
- The `Preview` observable property is now a nullable
`AudioPreviewData?`. This more accurately represents the state (data is
either present or not), and allows for the removal of the creation of an
empty object in the constructor.
- `thumbnailTask`'s success is no longer regarded as an error condition
in `LoadPreviewAsync`. It is reasonable to let the user play their audio
file even if the thumbnail cannot be shown.
- An error when loading the source data or metadata results in the new
`Unload()` method being called, correctly releasing the file, protecting
against the file lock issue even if the media file was corrupt and could
only be partially constructed.
- Null checks for `Preview`, obvs.
### Scope
I could repro the original issue on audio and video files, so this PR is
focused on improvements to `AudioPreviewer` and `VideoPreviewer`. I
wasn't able to reproduce the file locking problem with the
`WebBrowserPreviewer` for its built-in supported types (HTML, Markdown
and PDF). I found some additional issues with the previewer, however,
but they will be covered in a future PR.
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1. Place the audio/video file to test on a USB stick.
2. Open the file with Peek and play some of the media.
3. While previewing the media, close the Peek window.
4. Attempt to eject the USB stick via the systray.
- Before: the eject fails and Windows pops up the "File in use" dialog.
- After: the drive is successfully removed.
I tested an MP4 video file and an MP3 audio track to confirm the fix.
I confirmed that other previewers were unaffected by previewing: JPEG
image files, a PDF, a TXT file, a Markdown file, an HTML file and a
folder. All items were successfully previewed.
## Summary
Resolves#38854 by making the "Update available" InfoBar in the tray
icon flyout clickable, providing direct navigation to the General
settings page where users can manage updates.
## Problem
When PowerToys has an available update, users experience unnecessary
navigation friction:
1. Click PowerToys tray icon → flyout opens with "Update available"
InfoBar
2. InfoBar is not clickable, only the settings wheel is interactive
3. Click settings wheel → opens Dashboard page (not where updates are
managed)
4. Navigate to General page → finally access update controls
Users requested making the "Update available" text itself a hyperlink
for direct access to update functionality.
## Solution
Made the InfoBar interactive by adding a `Tapped` event handler that:
- Hides the flyout (consistent with other flyout actions)
- Opens Settings window directly to the General page using
`App.OpenSettingsWindow(typeof(GeneralPage))`
## Changes
**Files Modified:**
- `src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/SettingsXAML/Flyout/LaunchPage.xaml`:
Added `Tapped="UpdateInfoBar_Tapped"` event
- `src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/SettingsXAML/Flyout/LaunchPage.xaml.cs`:
Added event handler and navigation logic
## User Experience
**Before:** Tray Icon → Flyout → Settings Wheel → Dashboard → Navigate
to General → Update Controls
**After:** Tray Icon → Flyout → **Click "Update available"** → General
Page → Update Controls
The InfoBar now behaves as a clickable hyperlink as requested, while
preserving all existing functionality. Users can still use the settings
wheel if preferred, but now have a more direct path to update
management.
## Testing
The implementation follows existing patterns in the codebase and uses
established APIs. The InfoBar only appears when updates are in
`ReadyToInstall` or `ReadyToDownload` states, ensuring the navigation is
contextually appropriate.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request updates the way legal links (Terms of Use and Privacy
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- Use DSCModules subfolder for JSON manifest files
- Use relative path "..\PowerToys.DSC.exe" in JSON manifests
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## Summary of the Pull Request
To support DSCv3, we previously added the PowerToys installer path to
the environment PATH. However, this change may cause some other
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This change marks the System command provider as special, ensuring
fallback items are surfaced at the top of the list.
Additionally, the SystemCommandExtensionProvider ID has been updated to
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This PR also includes a refactor to the light switch service. The
refactor will help me make cleaner updates in the future and makes the
"state" easier to track through the service.
## Validation
Completed the following steps as testing for normal behavior and edge
cases:
1. Start up
- Check defaults (delete settings.json files)
- Ensure PowerToys properly starts/does not start the module
- Ensure turning the module on and off starts/terminates the service
- Ensure the settings in the settings file are reflected in the front
end
2. Manual Override Activation
- Ensure that pressing the shortcut key triggers an update
- Ensure that pressing the shortcut key triggers a block in the schedule
(Should see logs Skipping schedule due to manual override)
- Ensure that changing windows settings triggers a manual override (at
the next minute)
- Ensure in both scenarios that the schedule is ignored until a boundary
is met
- Ensure that the schedule resumes following the boundary clearance.
4. New Day Detection / Sun Time Recalculation
- Keep service running past midnight (or simulate date change)
- Verify the last updated day is updated
- Verify new sun times are accurate and set in settings.
5. Coordinates / Mode Change
- Ensure that updates occur when the coordinates or mode changes. These
updates should reflect the new settings.
6. Schedule Mode OFF
- Turn the schedule off, check logs for notice
- Ensure the shortcut still works
- Ensure the schedule resumes as expected once turned back on.
8. Sleep / Hibernate Resume
- Set your schedule to change themes in the next 2 minutes.
- Send your machine to hibernate shutdown /h
- Wake your machine after your theme should have changed and ensure
Light Switch catches itself up
- Repeat steps above but with a manual override triggered prior to the
theme change.Ensure manual override is flushed and schedule resumes.
9. Stop and Restart behavior
- Stop and restart the module. Ensure it behaves as expected. No reset
settings, etc.
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR expands the scenarios where Run handles exceptions silently,
reducing the number of exception dialogs displayed to users and creating
a smoother experience. The premise remains unchanged: most exceptions
occur when Run is in the background, and the app can recover as the DWM
recovers.
This should cover most of the reports commonly encountered in the wild.
- Extended silent handling of DWM exceptions to include
`DWM_E_COMPOSITIONDISABLED` (0x80263001).
- Added silent handling for `STATUS_MESSAGE_LOST` error (NTSTATUS
0xC0000701, HR 0xD0000701).
- Implemented exception handling and retry logic for failures during
manual app theme changes (triggered by
`PowerLauncher.Helper.ThemeManager`).
I can't reproduce the error on its own; it only occurs alongside a fatal
render thread failure (`UCEERR_RENDERTHREADFAILURE`), which is
unrecoverable. Even if caught, the UI stops rendering, leaving the
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Cursor Wrap makes it simple to move the mouse from one edge of a display
(or set of displays) to the opposite edge of the display stack - on a
single display Cursor Wrap will wrap top/bottom and left/right edges.
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3feb606c-142b-4dab-9824-7597833d3ba4
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PR adds a new mouse utils module, this is 'Cursor Wrap' - Cursor Wrap
works with 1-9 monitors based on the logical monitor layout of the PC -
for a single monitor device the cursor is wrapped for the top/bottom and
left/right edges of the display - for a multi-monitor setup the cursor
is wrapped on the top/bottom left/right of the displays in the logical
display layout.
## Validation Steps Performed
Validation has been performed on a Surface Laptop 7 Pro (Intel) with a
single display and with an HDMI USB-C second display configured to be a
second monitor in top/left/right/bottom configuration - there are also
tests that run as part of the build to validate logical monitor layout
and cursor positioning.
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Co-authored-by: Kai Tao (from Dev Box) <kaitao@microsoft.com>
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This is a PoC. It adds the ability to peek a file using a named pipe and
a command line.
Usage/testing before this gets merged and released:
1. Build release configuration of Peek.UI and Peek.CLI.
2. Terminate PowerToys.Peek.UI.exe if running.
3. Back up and replace PowerToys.Peek.UI[.dll;.exe;.pdb;.pri]. Use
[Everything](https://www.voidtools.com/downloads/) to find the source
and destination folders.
4. Call `PowerToys.Peek.CLI.exe <path>` or send the path to peek to the
`PeekPipe` named pipe.
If this solution is OK, documentation and installer need to be updated
and a follow-up issue needs to be filed to support navigation.
---------
Co-authored-by: Clint Rutkas <clint@rutkas.com>
Co-authored-by: Leilei Zhang <leilzh@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
* Add multiple endpoint support for paste with AI
* Add Local AI support for paste AI
* Advanced AI implementation
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- [x] Closes: #32960
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### GPO
- [x] Paste with AI should not be available if the original GPO for
paste AI is set to false
- [x] Paste with AI should be controlled within endpoint granularity
- [x] Advanced Paste UI should disable AI ability if GPO is set to
disable for any llm
### Paste AI
- [x] Every AI endpoint should work as expected
- [x] Default prompt should be able to give a reasonable result
- [x] Local AI should work as expected
### Advanced AI
- [x] Open AI and Azure OPENAI should be able to configure as advanced
AI endpoint
- [x] Advanced AI should be able to pick up functions correctly to do
the transformation and give reasonable result
---------
Signed-off-by: Shawn Yuan <shuaiyuan@microsoft.com>
Signed-off-by: Shuai Yuan <shuai.yuan.zju@gmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Shawn Yuan (from Dev Box) <shuaiyuan@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Leilei Zhang <leilzh@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao <kaitao@microsoft.com>
Co-authored-by: Kai Tao <69313318+vanzue@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: vanzue <vanzue@outlook.com>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
* Enable Text Extractor. Then:
- [x] Press the activation shortcut and verify the overlay appears.
- [x] Press Escape and verify the overlay disappears.
- [x] Press the activation shortcut and verify the overlay appears.
- [x] Right-click and select Cancel. Verify the overlay disappears.
- [x] Disable Text Extractor and verify that the activation shortuct no
longer activates the utility.
* With Text Extractor enabled and activated:
- [x] Try to select text and verify it is copied to the clipboard.
- [x] Try to select a different OCR language by right-clicking and
verify the change is applied.
* Test the different settings and verify they are applied:
- [x] Activation shortcut
- [x] OCR Language
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR introduces a scaled-down version of the global error handler
from #41061.
- Catches and logs virtually all unhandled exceptions.
- For UI thread exceptions, generates an additional error report:
- One copy is saved in app's log folder for the Bug Report Tool.
- Another copy can be placed to the user’s desktop to increase
visibility and encourage report submission (disabled for now).
- Displays a message box that tells the user where to find the saved
report.
This PR is intentionally minimal and focused. The complete, more
polished solution is still planned in #41061, which should replace this
implementation in a follow-up.
<details><summary>Report example</summary>
<pre>
This is an error report generated by Windows Command Palette.
If you are seeing this message, it means the application has encountered
an unexpected issue.
You can help us fix it by filing a report at
https://aka.ms/powerToysReportBug.
============================================================
😢 An unexpected error occurred in the application.
Summary:
Message: NamedResource Not Found.
NamedResource Not Found.
Type: System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException
Source: WinRT.Runtime
Time: 2025-08-26 20:22:53.5752505
HRESULT: 0x80073B17 (-2147009769)
Stack Trace:
at WinRT.ExceptionHelpers.<ThrowExceptionForHR>g__Throw|38_0(Int32 hr)
at
ABI.Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Resources.IResourceLoaderMethods.GetString(IObjectReference
_obj, String resourceId)
at
Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Resources.ResourceLoader.GetString(String
resourceId)
at Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.Helpers.ResourceLoaderInstance.GetString(String
resourceId)
at
Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.Settings.SettingsWindow.AnnounceNavigationPaneStateChanged(DependencyObject
sender, DependencyProperty dp)
at
ABI.Microsoft.UI.Xaml.DependencyPropertyChangedCallback.Do_Abi_Invoke(IntPtr
thisPtr, IntPtr sender, IntPtr dp)
------------------ Full Exception Details ------------------
System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x80073B17): NamedResource
Not Found.
NamedResource Not Found.
at WinRT.ExceptionHelpers.<ThrowExceptionForHR>g__Throw|38_0(Int32 hr)
at
ABI.Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Resources.IResourceLoaderMethods.GetString(IObjectReference
_obj, String resourceId)
at
Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Resources.ResourceLoader.GetString(String
resourceId)
at Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.Helpers.ResourceLoaderInstance.GetString(String
resourceId)
at
Microsoft.CmdPal.UI.Settings.SettingsWindow.AnnounceNavigationPaneStateChanged(DependencyObject
sender, DependencyProperty dp)
at
ABI.Microsoft.UI.Xaml.DependencyPropertyChangedCallback.Do_Abi_Invoke(IntPtr
thisPtr, IntPtr sender, IntPtr dp)
ℹ️ If you need further assistance, please include this information in
your support request.
ℹ️ Before sending, take a quick look to make sure it doesn't contain any
personal or sensitive information.
============================================================
</pre>
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src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3ec20054-402f-421d-bebd-bf848a8eb504"
/>
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- [x] Partially handles: #41606
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Bug: If light switch is transitioning while the computer is offline,
Light Switch will not clear the manual override at the boundary.
Fix: Ensure the "Clear override" logic checks if we are at or past a
boundary point.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Added a new setting option to Command Palette that allows users to
choose whether the window should be recentered on every launch or
remember its last position. This enhancement improves user experience by
maintaining window positioning preferences across sessions.
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- [x] **Closes:** #38310
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
This PR adds a "Recenter window on launch" setting to Command Palette
with the following changes:
1. Added a new `RecenterWindow` property to `SettingsModel` (default is
true for backward compatibility)
2. Added corresponding property to `SettingsViewModel` for binding
3. Created a new `WindowPosition` class to track window position and
size
4. Modified `MainWindow.xaml.cs` to:
- Track window position and size changes
- Update position memory when window is modified or dismissed
- Respect the recenter setting when showing the window
5. Added UI controls in the settings page with proper localization
strings
This feature allows users who prefer to have the Command Palette appear
in a specific screen location to maintain that preference, while others
can continue using the centered window behavior.
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## Validation Steps Performed
1. Manually verified that with the setting enabled (default), the window
centers on launch
2. Verified that with the setting disabled, the window appears at its
last position
---------
Signed-off-by: Shawn Yuan <shuai.yuan.zju@gmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Shawn Yuan <shuaiyuan@microsoft.com>
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR changes the method used to hide tool windows from the taskbar
and Alt+Tab to a more reliable approach.
Previously, this was achieved by adding `WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW` to an unowned
top-level window, which proved unreliable in several scenarios.
The new implementation assigns a hidden window as the owner of each tool
window.
This ensures that the window does not appear on the taskbar even when
the Windows setting
**Settings → System → Multitasking → On the taskbar, show all opened
windows** is set to **On all desktops**.
## Change log one-liner
Fixes Command Palette windows occasionally appearing on the taskbar
under certain system settings.
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## PR Checklist
- [x] Closes: #42395
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- [x] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
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Tested alongside the stable CmdPal on a system with
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR ensures that Light Switch detects changes to app/system theme
from Windows Settings. This PR also introduces new behavior where
switching the schedule will cause an instant update to the theme if
necessary.
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- [x] Closes: #42878
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## Summary of the Pull Request
The page up/down keys now function while the search box is focused.
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- [ X ] Closes: #41877
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
Previously, the page up/down keys only performed any action while an
item in the list was focused. The page up/down keys did not have any
effect while the search box was focused, however the up/down arrows do
have effect. This PR enables the page up/down keys while the search box
is focused.
There is a caveat here. The page up/down behavior is not consistent. I
do not see a way to tell the ListView to perform its native page up/down
function. Instead, I manually calculate roughly which item to scroll-to.
Because of this, the amount of scroll between when the search box is
focused and when an item in the ListView is focused is not consistent.
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## Validation Steps Performed
In this GIF:
1. CmdPal appears
2. SearchBar focused, down/up arrow keys.
3. SearchBar focused, page down/up keys.
4. Tab to item in ListView
5. ListView item focused down/up arrow keys.
6. ListView item focused page down/up keys.
7. SearchBar focused
8. Filter "abc"
9. SearchBar focused page down/up keys.
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR resolves the issue with CommandItemViewModel's subscription to
changes in the associated Command when it gets replaced by another
Command. The current implementation removes the handler from the old
command but fails to attach a new one.
## Change log one-liner
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR removes title bar controls from tab navigation, solving one of
hidden tab stops (the other being #40637).
Affected apps:
- Command Palette - Settings
- Environment Variables
- File Locksmith
- Hosts File Editor
- Registry Preview
- Settings (the search box in the title bar is still tab navigable)
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## Validation Steps Performed
All apps were manually tests, by pressing tab and shift + tab.
---------
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes an issue where `ShellPage.GoHome` wouldn’t select the
search box text when the current page was already the home page.
In that case, the navigation stack was empty, and no code was executed
because focusing the text had been delegated to the `GoBack` operation.
## Change log one-liner
Ensured search text is selected when Go home when activated and
Highlight search on activate are both enabled.
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## PR Checklist
- [x] Closes: #42443
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes incorrect HRESULT for inner exception when an error is
logged.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR introduces two related fixes to improve the stability and
reliability of navigation and search UI behavior in the shell:
- **Ensure search box visibility is correctly updated**
- `ShellViewModel` previously set `IsSearchBoxVisible` after navigation
to the page, but didn’t update it when the value changed. While the
value isn’t expected to change dynamically, the property initialization
is asynchronous, which could cause a race condition.
- As a defensive measure, this also changes the default value of
uninitialized property to make it visible by default.
- **Cancel asynchronous focus placement if navigation changes**
- Ensures that any pending asynchronous focus operation is cancelled
when another navigation occurs before it completes.
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- [x] Closes: #42782
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR introduces a new keyboard shortcut `Ctrl + ,` that opens the
Settings window directly.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Just consider user are trying to search a long name such as "Visual
Studio Code"
The old mechanism:
User input: V
Task: V
Then input: i
Task cancel for V and start task i
etc...
The problem is:
1. I don't think we can really cancel the most time-cost part (Find
packages from WinGet).
2. User cannot see anything before they really end the input and the
last task complete. UX exp is so bad.
3. It's so complex to maintain. Hard to understand for the new
contributor.
New mechanism:
User input: V
Task: V
Then input: i
Prev Task is still running but mark the next task is i
Input: s
Prev Task is still running but override the next task to s
etc...
We can get:
1. User can see some results if prev task complete.
2. It's simple to understand
3. The extra time cost I think will not too much. Because we ignored the
middle input.
Compare:
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f45f4073-efab-4f43-87f0-f47b727f36dc
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Hybrid CRT across powertoys for better bundle size
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Bundle Size comparasion:
| bundle | Before Hybrid CRT | After Hybrid CRT | diff |
|---------------|-------------------|------------------|------|
| x64-user | 317M | 310M | 7M |
| x64-machine | 317M |310M | 7M |
| arm64-user | 305M | 299M | 6M |
| arm64-machine | 305M | 299M | 6M |
Did verification on a sandbox machine, every module launches as
expected, no dependency issue
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR implements a fix that ensures the top-level command's alias,
hotkey, and tags are automatically updated whenever the associated
command is modified, as the command defines the actual identity of the
item.
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- [x] Closes: #42796
- [x] Related to: #42807
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes the migration of bookmarks from versions prior to 0.95,
resolving an issue where hotkeys and aliases wouldn’t persist on
bookmarks created with Command Palette 0.94 or earlier.
It removes ID auto-fixing from `BookmarkData` in favor of an explicit
migration step handled by `BookmarkManager`.
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- [x] Closes: #42796
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR enables a user to switch between Mouse Pointer Crosshairs and
Gliding Cursor (or the other way round!). The primary change is to the
underlying state machine that's shared between Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
and Gliding Cursor, both are implemented in the same Mouse Module.
## PR Checklist
- [ ] Closes: #xxx
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
See above - this is primarily a change to the shared state machine
between Mouse Pointer Crosshairs and Gliding Cursor - this change
enables transition between Mouse Pointer Crosshairs and Gliding Cursor,
the underlying state is reset when a user transitions from Gliding to
Mouse Pointer and back again.
## Validation Steps Performed
Validation on a Windows Surface Laptop 7 Pro for the following states.
- Mouse Pointer Crosshairs and Gliding Cursor NOT active -
enable/disable Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
- Mouse Pointer Crosshairs and Gliding Cursor NOT active - enable/step
states for Gliding Cursor
- Activate and disable Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
- Activate and step through Gliding Cursor
- Mouse Pointer Crosshairs Active - Switch to Gliding Cursor
- Gliding Cursor Active - Switch to Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
Should fix: #42627
Issue: Suntimes not updating within the day if the mode changes to
SunsetToSunrise
Fix: Update suntimes in the service if the mode is changed to Sun mode.
Other: small bug fixes (brackets, etc)
The new agents have much smaller temporary disks (which I verified with
another test run to clock in at about 87GB). For right now, let's move
our release builds to a larger drive while we troubleshoot.
## Summary of the Pull Request
- Added new Copilot agent prompts in
`.github/prompts/create-commit-title.prompt.md`,
`.github/prompts/create-pr.prompt.md`, and
`.github/prompts/fix-spelling.prompt.md` to streamline contributor
workflows.
- Refreshed `.github/copilot-instructions.md` with front matter and
clarified build/test guidance.
And added a new section titled `Language Style Rules` to help reduce
style issues in auto-generated code.
## Screenshot
a. For the new prompts, in VSCode, just type "/" and its name
<img width="477" height="124" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/37c7330d-6fdc-45b4-9030-95920920c964"
/>
<img width="446" height="105" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/55d3bb49-46cc-4441-9fb5-fed3a22983d9"
/>
b. All the spelling check problem, PR description, Commit title, are
generated and fixed by above prompts as demonstration (Except this
section)
## PR Checklist
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already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [x] **Tests:** N/A on doc updates.
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
- Introduced prompt definitions so local tooling can generate commit
titles, PR descriptions, and resolve spell-check alerts using consistent
instructions.
- Added GitHub CLI prerequisites inside
`.github/prompts/fix-spelling.prompt.md` to ensure `gh` commands succeed
for new contributors.
- Converted `.github/copilot-instructions.md` to YAML-front-matter
format while aligning headings and terminology with current contributor
guidance.
## Validation Steps Performed
- No automated tests were run; changes are documentation and
configuration only.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Adds new "Off" mode for the schedule mode options which disable the
schedule.
Adds explicit function to disable light switch by default.
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## PR Checklist
Closes:
- #42402
New behavior: "Off" mode added. when off, the regular service loop stops
and all actions are event driven to either resume the loop or listen for
hotkey.
- #42386
New behavior: Disabled explicitly by default
- #42389
New behavior: When switching from dark to light mode the system theme
will remove the accent color.
- #42513
New behavior: Manual mode no longer gets reset. It was being overridden
by the sun calculations that were invertedly running when in manual
mode.
Todo:
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and link it here: #xxx @alvinashcraft we will need to add this new mode
to the documentation.
## Validation Steps Performed
- Removed all default settings and tested new logic. Light Switch is set
to off by default.
- Updated UI and tested new "Off" mode, logs indicate mode switched and
ticker stopped. Polling resumes on mode change. (need to check that the
shortcut still works)
---------
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam <73506701+yeelam-gordon@users.noreply.github.com>
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<img width="629" height="767" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/bc093640-db9d-4bc8-bc33-53729e692850"
/>
## Summary of the Pull Request
This is a PR for issue **#42260**.
It targets **CmdPal’s WindowWalker** and changes the icon retrieval to
use **SendMessage** to obtain the window’s actual icon, instead of using
the **process icon**.
To support this, I added a new configuration option.
<img width="400" height="401" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1a2d97a8-ff95-40b0-be42-746c2b1409d4"
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## PR Checklist
- [ ] Closes: #42260
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Actully, The `ThumbnailHelper` already contains code that converts an
`IntPtr` `hIcon` into an `IRandomAccessStream`, as shown below:
```
private static MemoryStream GetMemoryStreamFromIcon(IntPtr hIcon)
{
var memoryStream = new MemoryStream();
// Ensure disposing the icon before freeing the handle
using (var icon = Icon.FromHandle(hIcon))
{
icon.ToBitmap().Save(memoryStream, System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.Png);
}
// Clean up the unmanaged handle without risking a use-after-free.
NativeMethods.DestroyIcon(hIcon);
memoryStream.Position = 0;
return memoryStream;
}
private static async Task<IRandomAccessStream?> FromHIconToStream(IntPtr hIcon)
{
var stream = new InMemoryRandomAccessStream();
using var memoryStream = GetMemoryStreamFromIcon(hIcon); // this will DestroyIcon hIcon
using var outputStream = stream.GetOutputStreamAt(0);
using var dataWriter = new DataWriter(outputStream);
dataWriter.WriteBytes(memoryStream.ToArray());
await dataWriter.StoreAsync();
await dataWriter.FlushAsync();
return stream;
}
```
Without modifying (or using) this code, I implemented the almost same
logic directly in `SwitchToWindowCommand` (calling the async code with
`Wait` to block synchronously). The reasons are:
1. I wanted to limit changes to the **WindowWalker** project area. I
don’t expect other extensions to need this behavior.
2. Because this is resource-related work, exposing a public helper that
pulls memory from an `hIcon` pointer seems risky—especially in a class
like `ThumbnailHelper`.
Therefore, I implemented behavior that is nearly identical to the
snippet above.
I did use `using`/`Dispose` where appropriate, but the
`InMemoryRandomAccessStream` created for `IconInfo.FromStream` appears
to use internal referencing; disposing it would be incorrect. For that
reason I didn’t wrap it in a `using`. I’m not entirely sure whether GC
will handle this cleanly.
However, based on the implementation of `FromStream` itself and its
usage elsewhere (e.g., in `ThumbnailHelper`), this seems to be the
correct usage pattern, though I’m not entirely sure.
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Co-authored-by: Jiří Polášek <me@jiripolasek.com>
## Summary of the Pull Request
The `XmlDocumentEx::Print` method previously used `<\\` to close XML
tags, which is invalid. This commit replaces `<\\` with `</` to ensure
proper XML closing tag syntax.
Changes include:
- Replacing `<\\` with `</` in three instances where closing tags are
generated.
- Ensuring the XML output conforms to standard XML syntax.
These changes improve the correctness of the XML output generated by the
method.
<img width="1014" height="499" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a9ff6e47-6976-4290-a4f0-c23b0c773d61"
/>
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## PR Checklist
- [x] Closes: #42390
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…twork connection properies.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Resolves hardcoded "🔴" with red circle emoji, seen when
exploring Windows System Commands with Command Palette.
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- [ X ] Closes: #42647
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Ran locally, looks good.
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes several warnings in the Command Palette projects.
- _MSB4011_: `"Sdk.props" cannot be imported again. It was already
imported ...`
- Removed the `Sdk` attribute from `CoreCommonProps.props`.
- _CsWinRT1028_ – “Class should be marked partial” on
*CsWin32*-generated classes.
- Since these classes cannot be made partial, a suppression attribute
has been added.
- The `LocalKeyboardListener` type has been marked as partial.
- _Resource.resx_ – some strings had empty values.
- Updated the missing content.
- _WMC1506_ – *OneWay* bindings require at least one step to support
change notifications.
- In `SettingsWindow.xaml`, the breadcrumb binding was changed from
*OneWay* to *OneTime*, as `Crumb` does not support change notifications.
- _WMC0001_ – Unknown type in XML namespace
- In `SettingsWindow.xaml`, `FontWeight` was qualified with the CLR
namespace `Windows.UI.Text`.
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- [x] Related to: #42574
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request adds support for building, installing, and managing a
shared sparse MSIX package to grant package identity to select Win32
components in PowerToys. It introduces a new `PackageIdentity` project,
updates the installer to handle the new MSIX package during
install/uninstall, and provides developer documentation for working with
the sparse package. Additionally, new dependencies and signing rules are
included to support these changes.
**Sparse Package Identity Support**
* Added new `PackageIdentity` project to the solution for building the
sparse MSIX package, and included it in solution/project build
configurations (`PowerToys.sln`).
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* Added developer documentation (`sparse-package.md`) and updated
documentation indexes to describe how to build, register, and consume
the sparse MSIX package.
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**Installer Enhancements**
* Implemented new custom actions in the installer to install and
uninstall the `PowerToysSparse.msix` package, supporting both per-user
and machine-level scenarios (`CustomAction.cpp`, `CustomAction.def`,
`Product.wxs`).
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**Build and Dependency Updates**
* Added new NuGet package dependencies for Windows App SDK AI and
Runtime to support MSIX and sparse package features
(`Directory.Packages.props`).
* Updated signing pipeline to include the new `PowerToysSparse.msix`
artifact (`.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json`).
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes logging entry. The invocation resembled a semantic logger
call, but its signature doesn’t match ManagedCommon.Logger. As a result,
it logged the placeholder text instead of the intended exception value:
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR resolves crashes on pages with filters, such as Windows Terminal
profiles or Windows Services, when compiled with trimming/AOT.
It removes runtime binding from the FiltersDropDown control, effectively
preventing crashes caused by trimming/AOT dropping binding metadata for
FilterItemViewModel.
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This pull request makes four main changes to the build.
1. GPOs are now emitted as a ZIP file, rather than a folder to be zipped
later.
2. PDB files are linked into the output folder by hard link, rather than
copy, to save disk space.
3. We no longer copy the entire build output folder into artifacts;
instead, we *move* it, to save disk space.
4. **Failed builds** will no longer produce `build-arch-release`
artifacts; instead, they will produce numbered failure artifacts. This
means that we can finally re-run a single leg of the build, and it will
not fail due to the artifact already existing!
I included a smaller change to the DSC build step to make sure it
doesn't accidentally run when everything else failed. Heh.
Altogether, this takes a couple minutes off the build and reduces the
demand on the agent's disk by 10-15GB.
## Summary:
This pull request refactors the installer build pipeline to simplify and
modernize the process, focusing exclusively on the WiX 5 (VNext)
installer and removing legacy WiX 3 support. It eliminates the use of
the `installerSuffix` parameter and related logic, removes the legacy
installer build steps and scripts, and updates documentation to reflect
the new architecture. The changes streamline the pipeline, reduce
complexity, and ensure only the latest installer is built and signed.
Pipeline and build system simplification:
* Removed the `installerSuffix` parameter and all related logic from
pipeline templates and YAML files, including file naming, build steps,
and hash calculation scripts.
* Removed legacy WiX 3 installer build steps and the associated script
`installWiX.ps1`, focusing exclusively on WiX 5 (VNext) installer
builds.
Installer signing and build process updates:
* Updated `.pipelines/ESRPSigning_installer.json` to remove signing
configuration for the legacy `PowerToysSetupCustomActions.dll`, ensuring
only the VNext DLL is signed.
Documentation updates:
* Updated `doc/devdocs/core/installer.md` to remove references to WiX 3,
clarify the installer architecture as WiX 5 only, and describe the new
build process.
## CheckList:
- [ ] Should Build successfully and produce installer for both per user
and per machine
- [ ] Should install without problem
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR resolves the issue where the window style WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW was
being set but not properly applied to the window.
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- Spell check should not complain
## Summary
Fixes an issue where the Command Palette Windows Terminal Profiles
extension throws an `ArgumentNullException` when the `LOCALAPPDATA`
environment variable is missing or corrupted.
## Problem
The extension uses `Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("LOCALAPPDATA")`
to locate Windows Terminal settings files. When this environment
variable is missing or corrupted (though rare), the method returns
`null`, which then causes `Path.Combine()` to throw an exception:
```
System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null. (Parameter 'paths')
at System.IO.Path.Combine(ReadOnlySpan`1 paths)
at Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Helpers.TerminalQuery.GetTerminals()
```
## Solution
Replace `Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("LOCALAPPDATA")` with the
more robust
`Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData)`.
This API:
- Returns the correct path even when environment variables are corrupted
- Never returns `null` for standard special folders
- Is already used elsewhere in PowerToys (e.g.,
`Wox.Plugin.Constant.cs`)
## Changes
- Updated
`Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal/Helpers/TerminalQuery.cs`
## Testing
The fix follows the existing pattern used in the codebase and directly
addresses the exception in the reported stack trace. While unlikely to
affect most users (environment variable corruption is rare), this makes
the extension more resilient to edge cases.
Fixesmicrosoft/PowerToys#42322
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> <issue_title>CmdPal: Windows Terminal - extension fails to list
profiles when env var is missing</issue_title>
> <issue_description>### Microsoft PowerToys version
>
> main
>
> ### Installation method
>
> Dev build in Visual Studio
>
> ### Area(s) with issue?
>
> Command Palette
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> ### Steps to reproduce
>
> The Windows Terminal Profiles built-in extension throws an exception
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> 😢 An unexpected error occurred in the 'Windows Terminal Profiles'
extension.
>
> Summary:
> Message: Value cannot be null. (Parameter 'paths')
> Type: System.ArgumentNullException
> Source: System.Private.CoreLib
> Time: 2025-10-12 22:19:43.6321869
> HRESULT: 0x80004003 (-2147467261)
>
> Stack Trace:
> at System.ArgumentNullException.Throw(String paramName)
> at System.IO.Path.Combine(ReadOnlySpan`1 paths)
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Helpers.TerminalQuery.GetTerminals()+MoveNext()
> at System.Linq.Enumerable.Any[TSource](IEnumerable`1 source)
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Helpers.TerminalQuery.GetProfiles()
> at Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Pages.ProfilesListPage.Query()
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Pages.ProfilesListPage.GetItems()
> at Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.ListViewModel.FetchItems()
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.ListViewModel.InitializeProperties()
> at Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.PageViewModel.InitializeAsync()
>
> ------------------ Full Exception Details ------------------
> System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null. (Parameter
'paths')
> at System.ArgumentNullException.Throw(String paramName)
> at System.IO.Path.Combine(ReadOnlySpan`1 paths)
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Helpers.TerminalQuery.GetTerminals()+MoveNext()
> at System.Linq.Enumerable.Any[TSource](IEnumerable`1 source)
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Helpers.TerminalQuery.GetProfiles()
> at Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Pages.ProfilesListPage.Query()
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.WindowsTerminal.Pages.ProfilesListPage.GetItems()
> at Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.ListViewModel.FetchItems()
> at
Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.ListViewModel.InitializeProperties()
> at Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.ViewModels.PageViewModel.InitializeAsync()
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Fixesmicrosoft/PowerToys#42322
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This pull request updates the `README.md` to document the PowerToys 0.95
release. It includes comprehensive updates to release notes, download
links, and roadmap details, reflecting new features, improvements, and
fixes across multiple modules. The changes also improve documentation
for developers and update future planning information.
Release documentation and download updates:
- Updates all download links, release references, and installer
filenames from version 0.94 to 0.95 throughout the README.md to ensure
users get the latest release.
- Revises the release notes to highlight major new features (like
installer upgrade to WiX 5, settings search, hotkey conflict detection,
and module-specific enhancements), and reorganizes the changelog for
clarity.
- Updates the Roadmap section to reflect plans for version 0.96 and
beyond, including new features and ongoing work.
Module and feature highlights:
- Adds or expands sections for each updated module, summarizing key
improvements and new options in each.
- Details significant Command Palette improvements, including
accessibility, stability, UI tweaks, and extension updates.
Developer and documentation improvements:
- Adds new documentation for the Light Switch module.
- Improved developer workflow with updated dependencies, build scripts,
and enhanced test coverage.
- Enhanced CI pipeline and test stability with new configuration,
automated log collection, and accessibility improvements.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request refactors how the `ToggleThemeHotkey` property is
handled in the LightSwitch settings and view model. The changes simplify
property management by directly referencing the property within
`LightSwitchProperties` and ensure that the hotkey setting is
consistently updated and serialized.
**Settings property management:**
* In `LightSwitchSettings.Clone()`, the `LightSwitchProperties` object
now directly references the existing property instances instead of
creating new ones, and also includes the `ToggleThemeHotkey` property.
**View model property handling:**
* In `LightSwitchViewModel.ToggleThemeActivationShortcut`, the getter
and setter now directly access and update
`ModuleSettings.Properties.ToggleThemeHotkey.Value`, removing the need
for a backing field and ensuring changes are properly serialized and
notified.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
- Fixes the countdown timer drift issue #41671
- Includes minor refactoring to consolidate identical timer completion
code in `SetExpirableKeepAwake` and `SetTimedKeepAwake`.
- Removes the ~50 day restriction on timed keep-awake. The timer may now
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This replaces the combined `Observable.Timer` and `Observable.Interval`
timers with a single 1-second Interval timer which checks against a
fixed expiry time.
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Checked that:
1. The timed keep-awake works via the `--time-limit` parameter, and
expiry occurs on time.
2. The countdown timer in the systray menu correctly counts down for
small values:
<img width="386" height="109" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b282dfd8-38e7-48ab-b17c-99756ef73b99"
/>
3. The countdown timer in the systray menu counts down for larger values
than were previously possible:
<img width="380" height="104" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7a807a37-8945-4048-a86c-05e6ac9310a9"
/>
4. On a heavily CPU-loaded system, the previous countdown drift does not
happen.
5. The expirable keep-awake mode still functions as expected.
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR:
- Cleans up ContentPageViewModel when its page unloads to ensure it
unsubscribes from ItemsChanged.
- Clears the command bar before initializing a new page view model,
allowing the new VM to set its own state without being overridden by the
shell afterward.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Not sure why In WinAppSDK 1.8, the default WinUI targets no longer
automatically generate PRI files for unpackaged apps.
By importing the MSIX SDK build tools, the project gains standalone PRI
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This PR introduces a hotfix that updates special fallback items
separately from the rest. This allows the loop handling special fallback
items to finish faster, ensuring they are not delayed by other fallback
items. As a result, calculator and run fallback items will be more
readily available to users.
This partially solves #42286 for special fallback items.
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Replaces our styling with the same styleing we use for the search bar
But we can't _just_ do that, because the stupid "text cursors don't show
up on top of transparent backgrounds" thing.
So I just added the smoke backdrop to the search box. Seemed reasonable.
Screenshots below.
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Issue: When using the shortcut to switch modes manually, the service
would try to correct the theme to the expected mode.
Problem: Event resetting between each loop.
Fix: Set the event to be manually reset only so that the event isn't
resetting between each loop. The rest of the code was already written to
expect this behavior so no other changes should be necessary.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request introduces a new suite of helper scripts for managing
Git worktrees in the `tools/build` directory, along with comprehensive
documentation. The scripts streamline common workflows such as creating,
reusing, and deleting worktrees for feature branches, forks, and
issue-based development, making it easier for developers to work on
multiple changes in parallel without duplicating the repository. Each
script is provided as both a PowerShell (`.ps1`) and Windows batch
(`.cmd`) wrapper for convenience. A detailed markdown guide explains
usage patterns, scenarios, and best practices.
**New worktree management scripts:**
* Added `New-WorktreeFromFork.ps1`/`.cmd` to create a worktree from a
branch in a personal fork, handling remote creation and branch tracking
automatically.
[[1]](diffhunk://#diff-ea4d43777029cdde7fb9fda8ee6a0ed3dcfd75b22ed6ae566c6a77797c8bef54R1-R111)
[[2]](diffhunk://#diff-1314b08f84ac8c2e7d020e5584d9f2f19dbf116bbc13c14de0de432006912cfeR1-R4)
* Added `New-WorktreeFromBranch.ps1`/`.cmd` to create or reuse a
worktree for an existing local or remote branch, with logic to fetch and
track branches as needed.
[[1]](diffhunk://#diff-07c08acfb570e1b54647370cae17e663e76ee8cb09614cac7a23a9367f625a3eR1-R69)
[[2]](diffhunk://#diff-6297be534792c3e6d1bc377b84bcd20b2eb5b3de84d4376a2592b25fc9a88a88R1-R4)
* Added `New-WorktreeFromIssue.ps1`/`.cmd` to create a new issue branch
from a base ref (default `origin/main`), slugifying the issue title for
branch naming.
[[1]](diffhunk://#diff-36cb35f3b814759c60f770fc9cc1cc9fa10ceee53811d95a85881d8e69c1ab07R1-R67)
[[2]](diffhunk://#diff-890880241ffc24b5d29ddb69ce4c19697a2fce6be6861d0a24d02ebf65b35694R1-R4)
* Added `Delete-Worktree.ps1`/`.cmd` to safely remove a worktree, with
options to force removal, keep the local branch, or retain orphan fork
remotes. Includes robust error handling and manual recovery guidance.
[[1]](diffhunk://#diff-8a335544864c1630d7f9bec6f4113c10d84b8e26054996735da41516ad93e173R1-R120)
[[2]](diffhunk://#diff-19a810e57f8b82e1dc2476f35d051eb43f2d31e4f68ca7c011c89fd297718020R1-R4)
**Documentation:**
* Introduced `Wokrtree-Guidelines.md`, a comprehensive guide covering
the purpose, usage, flows, naming conventions, troubleshooting, and best
practices for the new worktree scripts.
Closes#42241Closes#42245
Apps that were pinned would show in search results twice. Resolved.
Run & Calculator wouldn't show in search results. Resolved.
In #41959 we changed the string matcher's weighting. It ended up giving
us lower scores than before.
That meant that the weighting from recent commands was far too heavy,
and it was polluting the results. Basically any command that you'd run
would be like, 30 characters of weight heavier than anything you
haven't.
This increases the weight of all string matches by 10x. That means
something like
`Command Prompt` will get a string matched weight of `100` instead of
`10`. This balances better with the weighting from frecency (where the
MRU command gets +35, then `+min(5*uses,35)`, for up to 70 points of
weight)
It also adds a bunch of tests here, to try and catch this again in the
future.
Closes#42158
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes the regression of the "Open containing folder" context
menu items:
- For Win32 apps, the command now displays the correct icon, opens the
folder containing the shortcut, and selects the file.
- For UWP apps, it sets the same icon and item title as the equivalent
command for Win32 apps.
- For both, it updates the item's title to "Open file location" to align
with the Windows 11 menu naming convention.
<img width="1612" height="1106" alt="image"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/27fa7557-862e-4453-ba7b-7ac3d0af21d2"
/>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes a critical issue in Mouse Without Borders where
conflicting machine IDs would cause connection failures. The changes
ensure that when machine IDs are generated or updated, the settings are
immediately persisted to prevent loss of the new ID and maintain proper
synchronization between the property and backing field.
Key changes:
* Immediate settings persistence when a new machine ID is generated
(unless instant saving is paused)
* Proper synchronization of the machineId field when the MachineId
property is set
* Addition of settings saving logic in both getter and setter scenarios
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* Do a release bundle build and install new bundle with this fix on both
two machines
* Manually change two pc's machine ID to the same value
* Make sure they can connect
* Verify there is log entrance indicating that there is conflict for
machineID
* Close MWB, make sure next launch still connect
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR resolves lingering spell-check warnings and other minor issues,
allowing us to focus on newly emerging problems.
**Changes:**
- Excludes empty and binary files
- Converts invalid dictionary entries into patterns
- Since dictionary entries can only contain letters, `0x6f677548` was
previously ignored
- Removes unused words
- Adds a pattern marker to ignore all code on a line
- `/* #no-spell-check-line */`
- `// #no-spell-check`
This should reduce outstanding spellchecker warnings and suggestions to
zero.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR introduces cancellation support for navigation. If a user
navigates to page X and then returns back or navigates elsewhere before
the page X fully loads, this update ensures that page X will not set
itself as the current page and is ignored.
It resolves the issue where returning to the home page left the previous
page's icon and placeholder visible in the search bar, causing the
search functionality to fail.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR addresses spellchecking issues in Light Switch module:
- Resolves the forbidden pattern “`, otherwise`” by rewriting it as “`;
otherwise`”.
- Updates `resource.h`, which was previously empty and therefore treated
as a binary file by the spellchecker.
The file now includes standard version information consistent with other
projects, ensuring it is properly recognized and that the correct
version information is included in
`PowerToys.LightSwitchModuleInterface.dll`.
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Title, fixes crash in build pipeline by adding versioning information to
the LightSwitchService.exe. Verified by building release and checking
the versioning data on the resulting app.
Regressed in #41358
We're synchronously waiting for the first FetchItems to return before
actually navigating to the page. Yikes.
Closes#42157
drive-by:
Closes#42231Closes#42156
Added smooth image option that results in GDI+ image smoothing for
static zoom and Magnifier API image smoothing for live zoom.
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Co-authored-by: Clint Rutkas <clint@rutkas.com>
Co-authored-by: Niels Laute <niels.laute@live.nl>
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Give a default color transparency as before instead of leave background
black and foreground white.
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1. Delete setting for find my mouse
2. Start find my mouse, the backdrop and foreground are semi-transparent
3. Start settings, and the default settings should persist correctly.
4. Start powertoys again, make sure the default color is still
semi-transparent
5. Other settings change can be handled and persisted correctly
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request introduces a new module called "Light Switch" which
allows users to automatically switch between light and dark mode on a
timer.
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- [x] Closes: #1331
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
### Known bugs:
- Default settings not saving correctly when switching modes
- Issue: Sometimes when you switch from one mode to another, they are
supposed to update with new defaults but sometimes this fails for the
second variable. Potentially has to do with accessing the settings file
while another chunk of code is still updating.
- Sometimes the system looks "glitched" when switching themes
### To do:
- [x] OOBE page and assets
- [x] Logic to disable the chart when no location has been selected
- [x] Localization
### How to and what to test
Grab the latest installer from the pipeline below for your architecture
and install PowerToys from there.
- Toggle theme shortcutSystem only, Apps only, Both system and apps
selected
- Does changing the values on the settings page update the settings
file? %LOCALAPPDATA%/Microsoft/PowerToys/LightSwitch/settings.json
- Manual mode: System only, Apps only, Both system and apps selected
- Sunrise modes: Are the times accurate?
- If you manage to let this run through sunset/rise does the theme
change?
- Set your theme to change within the next minute using manual mode and
set your device to sleepOpen your device and login once the time you set
has passed. --> Do your settings resync once the next minute ticks after
logging back into your device?
- Disable the service and ensure the tasks actually ends.
- While the module is disabled:
- Make sure the shortcut no longer works
- Make sure the last time you set doesn't trigger a theme change
- Bonus: Toggle GPO Configuration and make sure you are unable to enable
the module
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Co-authored-by: Gordon Lam (SH) <yeelam@microsoft.com>
Caching bugs are hard.
This fixes like, three different run commands bugs:
* typing `c:\windows\p`, then backspacing to `c:\windows` would populate
the cache for `c:\` with the files in `c:\` that matched `windows*`.
* Now when the dir chenges, we correctly fill the cache with everything
in that dir, then filter it.
* that also caused a similar edge case for `c:\windows\` -> `c:\windows`
(the first should show results under c:\windows\` the second should only
show things in `c:\` matching `windows`
* As of my last PR, we support commandlines with spaces. We however
forgot to handle _paths_ with spaces. We'll now correctly show path
results for something like `c:\program files\`
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR adds a new keyboard shortcut Alt+Home that takes user
immediately to the home page in a single action.
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This PR fixes three issues in one go:
- Restores missing icons in app context menus.
- Fixes propagation of changes from a command item to the context menu
item for the primary action.
- Ensures the context menus stay in sync when underlying command items
change.
Details:
- Correctly propagates updates of name, icon, and subtitle from a
command item to its primary command
(`CommandItemViewModel._defaultCommandContextItemViewModel`).
- Correctly propagate updates of command's name to title
(`CommandItem.ctor`).
- Fixes icon loading for application items: `AppCommand` no longer loads
an app icon by default but instead relies on the caller to provide one
(since `AppListItem` also handles icon loading).
- Adds a generic fallback icon for apps when an icon cannot be loaded.
- Updates bindings on context menu items to `OneWay`, ensuring the UI
properly reflects item changes.
- Adds a sample that showcases dynamically updated commands (with cats
and dolphins!) to _Samples → List Page Sample Command_.
⚠️ Toolkit changes:
- `CommandItem` won't capture assigned Command's name as its `Title`.
This will allow it to propagate future changes to `Command.Name`.
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- [x] Related: #40991
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR adds changes missing from #42115 - RESX designer file wasn't
changed to matched updated RESX (blame Skynet).
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR introduces a workaround for cases where DWM cloaking of the main
window fails.
If the main window cannot be cloaked by DWM, it will remain hidden until
the user explicitly summons it. (Normally, we cloak the window and
immediately display it under DWM's cover of darkness. When cloaking
fails, the windows would be displayed permanently.)
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- [x] Closes: #42082
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* Path items were being treated inconsistently
* We shouldn't re-enumerate a directory on every keystroke
* A bunch of elements had empty TextToSuggest (which makes it crazier
that it ever worked right)
Vaguely regressed in #41956
related to #39091
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR improves recognition and classification of bookmarks, allowing
CmdPal to recognize almost anything sensible a user can throw at
it—while being forgiving of common input issues (such as unquoted spaces
in paths, etc.).
Extended classification and exploration of edge cases also revealed
limitations in the current implementation, which reloaded all bookmarks
on every change. This caused visible UI lag and could lead to issues
like unintentionally adding the same bookmark multiple times.
### tl;dr
More details below
- Introduces `BookmarkManager` (async saves, thread-safe, immutable,
unique IDs, separate persistence).
- Adds `BookmarkResolver` (classification, Shell-like path/exe
resolution, better icons).
- `BookmarkListItem` now refreshes independently; Name is optional
(Shell fallback).
- Uses Shell API for user-friendly names and paths.
- Adds `IIconLocator`, protocol icon support, Steam custom icon,
fallback icons and improved `FaviconLoader` (handles redirects). Every
bookmark should now have icon, so we have consistent UI without gaps.
- Refactors placeholders (`IPlaceholderParser`), adds tests, restricts
names to `[a-zA-Z0-9_-]`, excludes GUIDs.
- Reorganizes structure, syncs icons/key chords with AllApps/Indexer.
- For web and protocol bookmarks URL-encodes placeholder values
- **Performance:** avoids full reloads, improves scalability, reduces UI
lag.
- **Breaking change:** stricter placeholder rules, bookmark command ids.
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## PR Checklist
- [x] Closes: #41705
- [x] Closes: #41892
- [x] Closes: #41872
- [x] Closes: #41545
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## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
### Changes
- **Bookmark Manager**
- Introduces a `BookmarkManager` class that:
- Holds bookmarks in memory and saves changes asynchronously.
- Is safe to operate from multiple threads.
- Uses immutable data for transport.
- Separates the **persistence model** from in-memory data.
- Assigns explicit unique IDs to bookmarks.
- These IDs also serve as stable top-level command identifiers, enabling
aliases and shortcuts to be bound reliably.
- **Bookmark Resolver**
- Determines the type of a bookmark (`CommandKind`: file, web link,
command, etc.).
- Detects its target and parameters.
- Returns a `Classification` object containing all information needed to
present the bookmark to the user (icon, primary command, context menu
actions, etc.).
- For unquoted local paths, attempts to find the *longest viable
matching path* to a file or executable, automatically handling spaces in
paths (e.g., `C:\Program Files`).
- The resolution of executables from the command line now more closely
matches **Windows Shell** behavior.
- Users are more likely to get the correct result.
- Icons can be determined more reliably.
- **Bookmark List Items**
- Each top-level bookmark item (`BookmarkListItem`) is now responsible
for presenting itself.
- Items refresh their state independently on load or after changes.
- The **Name** field is now optional.
- If no explicit name is provided, a user-friendly fallback name is
computed automatically using the Shell API.
- Context actions are now more in line with **All Apps** and **Indexer**
built-in extensions, matching items, icons, and shortcuts (still a work
in progress).
- **Shell API Integration**
- Uses the Shell API to provide friendly names and paths for shell or
file system items, keeping the UI aligned with the OS.
- **Protocol and Icon Support**
- Adds `IIconLocator` and protocol icon support.
- Provides a custom icon for **Steam**, since Steam registers its
protocol to an executable not on the path (and the Steam protocol is
expected to be a common case).
- Adds `FaviconLoader` for web links.
- Can now follow redirects and retrieve the favicon even if the server
takes the request on a “sightseeing tour.”
- Provides **Fluent Segoe fallback icons** that match the bookmark
classification when no specific icon is available.
- **Refactors and Reorganization**
- Extracts `IPlaceholderParser` for testability and reusability.
- Renames `Bookmarks` → `BookmarksData` to prevent naming collisions.
- Reorganizes the structure (reducing root-level file clutter).
- Synchronizes icons and key chords with AllApps/Indexer.
- Refactors placeholder parsing logic and **adds tests** to improve
reliability.
- **Misc**
- Correctly URL-encodes placeholder values in Web URL or protocol
bookmarks.
---
### Performance Improvements
- Eliminates full reloads of all bookmarks on every change.
- Improves scalability when working with a large number of bookmarks.
- Independent refresh of list items reduces UI lag and improves
responsiveness.
- Asynchronous persistence prevents blocking the UI thread on saves.
---
### Breaking Changes
- **Placeholders**
- Placeholder names are now restricted to letters (`a–z`, `A–Z`), digits
(`0–9`), uderscore (`_`), hyphen (`-`).
- GUIDs are explicitly excluded as valid placeholders to prevent
collisions with shell IDs.
- When presented to the user, placeholders are considered
case-insensitive.
- ** Bookmark Top-Level Command
- **Bookmark Top-Level Command**
- IDs for bookmark commands are now based on a unique identifier.
- This breaks existing bindings to shortcuts and aliases.
- Newly created bindings will be stable regardless of changes to the
bookmark (name, address, or having placeholders).
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Co-authored-by: Michael Jolley <mike@baldbeardedbuilder.com>
Basically #42109, but with tests added, and no duplicated OpenUrl
command.
Closes#42108.
Tests pass.
Tested with both copy as default and paste as default, and things show
up as expected.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
Related to this PR https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/41968.
Now, we can enabled back the ci build with the nightly build cache (Just
kick off one today, and it will run periodically daily).
This bumps the CmdPal version to 0.6.
It also moves the template project to consume the 0.5 SDK.
It also removes the WASDK dependency, because we only need the MSIX
tooling.
This PR adds the CheatSheets plugin to the third-party plugins
documentation in the General plugins section.
## CheatSheets Plugin
📚 CheatSheets for PowerToys Run - Find cheat sheets and command examples
instantly always at your fingertips with PowerToys Run plugin
This plugin enables users to instantly find cheat sheets and command
examples for various tools and programming languages without leaving
PowerToys Run.
### Features
- 🔍 Instant Search - Find commands and cheat sheets with fuzzy matching
- 📚 Multiple Sources - Integrates with tldr, cheat.sh, and offline cheat
sheets
- ⭐ Favorites System - Save and quickly access your most-used commands
- 📂 Categories - Browse commands by tool/language (git, docker, python,
etc.)
- 📊 Usage History - Tracks popular commands for quick access
- 💾 Smart Caching - Fast offline access with configurable cache duration
- 🎨 Modern UI - Beautiful WPF interface with theme adaptation
- 🔧 Offline Mode - Works without internet connection using cached data
## Link to plugin
- https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-CheatSheets
## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR ensures proper quoting of arguments after normalization. When
joining arguments back into a single string, any argument containing
whitespace or double quotes must be quoted (because parsing unquoted
them). Adjusts unit tests to reflect the correct expected results.
Ref: 42016
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The NavView behavior (e.g. when showing the panebutton, collapsing the
menu etc.) was inconsistent with other Settings experiences (like PT
Settings and W11 Settings).
This PR makes use of the TitleBar's PaneToggleButton.
## PR Checklist
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This PR fixes desynced resource manager files introduced by previous
commits.
While Visual Studio would regenerate and correct these files
automatically, applying this fix preemptively reduces unnecessary churn
in unrelated commits and avoids redundant file changes.
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## Summary of the Pull Request
This pull request updates the `.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json` file to
include additional DLLs for code signing. These changes ensure that new
dependencies are properly signed as part of the build and deployment
process.
**Added DLLs for signing:**
* Added `CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.MarkdownTextBlock.dll` and its
`WinUI3Apps` version to the list of files to be signed.
* Added `Markdig.dll` and its `WinUI3Apps` version to the list of files
to be signed.
* Added `RomanNumerals.dll` and its `WinUI3Apps` version to the list of
files to be signed.
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* **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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# Build and test (defaults)
- Prerequisites: Visual Studio 2022 17.4+, minimal Windows 10 1803+.
- Build discipline:
- One terminal per operation (build → test). Don’t switch/open new ones mid-flow.
- 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 script(s) to build, synchronously block and wait in foreground for it to finish: `tools/build/build.ps1|.cmd` (current folder), `build-essentials.*` (once per brand new build for missing nuget packages)
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- 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.
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# Pull requests (expectations)
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- Describe: problem, approach, risk, test evidence.
- List: touched paths if not obvious.
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# When to ask for clarification
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Logging (use existing stacks)
- C++:`src/common/logger/**` (`Logger::info|warn|error|debug`). Keep hot paths quiet (hooks, tight loops).
- C#:`ManagedCommon.Logger` (`LogInfo|LogWarning|LogError|LogDebug|LogTrace`). Some UIs use injected `ILogger` via `LoggerInstance.Logger`.
# 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`.
description: 'Generate an 80-character git commit title for the local diff.'
---
**Goal:** Provide a ready-to-paste git commit title (<= 80 characters) that captures the most important local changes since `HEAD`.
**Workflow:**
1. Run a single command to view the local diff since the last commit:
```@terminal
git diff HEAD
```
2. From that diff, identify the dominant area (reference key paths like `src/modules/*`, `doc/devdocs/**`, etc.), the type of change (bug fix, docs update, config tweak), and any notable impact.
3. Draft a concise, imperative commit title summarizing the dominant change. Keep it plain ASCII, <= 80 characters, and avoid trailing punctuation. Mention the primary component when obvious (for example `FancyZones:` or `Docs:`).
4. Respond with only the final commit title on a single line so it can be pasted directly into `git commit`.
description: 'Generate a PowerToys-ready pull request description from the local diff.'
---
**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:**
- Treat `.github/pull_request_template.md` as the single source of truth; load it at runtime instead of embedding hardcoded content in this prompt.
- Preserve section order from the template but only surface checklist lines that are relevant for the detected changes, filling them with `[x]`/`[ ]` as appropriate.
- Cite touched paths with inline backticks, matching the guidance in `.github/copilot-instructions.md`.
- Call out test coverage explicitly: list automated tests run (unit/UI) or state why they are not applicable.
**Workflow:**
1. Determine the target branch from user context; default to `main` when no branch is supplied.
2. Run `git status --short` once to surface uncommitted files that may influence the summary.
3. Run `git diff <target-branch>...HEAD` a single time to review the detailed changes. Only when confidence stays low dig deeper with focused calls such as `git diff <target-branch>...HEAD -- <path>`.
4. From the diff, capture impacted areas, key file changes, behavioral risks, migrations, and noteworthy edge cases.
5. Confirm validation: list tests executed with results or state why tests were skipped in line with repo guidance.
6. Load `.github/pull_request_template.md`, mirror its section order, and populate it with the gathered facts. Include only relevant checklist entries, marking them `[x]/[ ]` and noting any intentional omissions as "N/A".
7. Present the filled template inside a fenced ```markdown code block with no extra commentary so it is ready to paste into a PR, clearly flagging any placeholders that still need user input.
description: 'Resolve Code scanning / check-spelling comments on the active PR.'
---
**Goal:** Clear every outstanding GitHub pull request comment created by the `Code scanning / check-spelling` workflow by explicitly allowing intentional terms.
**Guardrails:**
- Update only discussion threads authored by `github-actions` or `github-actions[bot]` that mention `Code scanning results / check-spelling`.
- Resolve findings solely by editing `.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt`; reuse existing entries.
- Leave all other files and topics untouched.
**Prerequisites:**
- Install GitHub CLI if it is not present: `winget install GitHub.cli`.
- Run `gh auth login` once before the first CLI use.
**Workflow:**
1. Determine the active pull request with a single `gh pr view --json number` call (default to the current branch).
2. Fetch all PR discussion data once via `gh pr view --json comments,reviews` and filter to check-spelling comments authored by `github-actions` or `github-actions[bot]` that are not minimized; when several remain, process only the most recent comment body.
3. For each flagged token, review `.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt` for an equivalent term (for example an existing lowercase variant); when found, reuse that normalized term rather than adding a new entry, even if the flagged token differs only by casing. Only add a new entry after confirming no equivalent already exists.
4. Add any remaining missing token to `.github/actions/spell-check/expect.txt`, keeping surrounding formatting intact.
### 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
<ItemDefinitionGroup Condition="'$(AppContainerApplication)'=='true' and '$(_VC_Target_Library_Platform)'!='Desktop' And '$(Configuration)'=='Release'">
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@@ -47,25 +48,25 @@ Before you begin, make sure your device meets the system requirements:
Choose one of the installation methods below:
<details>
<details open>
<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 -->
@@ -105,175 +106,179 @@ There are [community driven install methods](./doc/unofficialInstallMethods.md)
</details>
## ✨ What's new
**Version 0.94 (September 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**
-PowerToys Settings added a Settings search with fuzzy matching, suggestions, a results page, and UX polish to make finding options faster.
-A comprehensive hotkey conflict detection system was introduced in Settings to surface and help resolve conflicting shortcuts. Note that the default hotkey settings (Win+Ctrl+Shift+T, Win+Ctrl+V, Win+Ctrl+T, Win+Shift+T) may overlap with existing Windows system shortcuts. This is expected. You can resolve the conflict by assigning different hotkeys.
-Mouse Utilities added a “Gliding cursor” accessibility feature to Mouse Pointer Crosshairs for single‑button cursor movement and clicking. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
-The installer was upgraded to WiX 5 after WiX 3 reached end-of-life; this move improved installer security, reliability, and community support.
-Tons of bug fixes and improvements for Command Palette, including visual updates and new support for filters on ListPages (handy for extension developers).
-Hosts Editor now has a “No leading spaces” option so active host entries can start at column 0 even if others are disabled. Thanks [@mohammed-saalim](https://github.com/mohammed-saalim)!
-Context menu registration was moved from the installer to runtime to avoid loading disabled modules (runtime registrations).
- Quick Accent now supports Maltese, and frequently used accents appear first (and are remembered across sessions). Thanks [@rovercoder](https://github.com/rovercoder)! [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
### Always On Top
- Fixed the border hover cursor so it shows the arrow instead of the wait cursor. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
- **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.
-ZoomIt restored legacy draw and snipping behaviors, and fixed recording issues, improving reliability. Thanks [@chakrik73](https://github.com/chakrik73)!
### Command Palette
- 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)
- 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.
- Applied single-click activation only to pointer input; keyboard always activates immediately. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Let context menus open at the cursor by removing window-bound constraints. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Made error messages clearer with timestamps, HRESULTs, and full details for easier diagnosis. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Prevented crashes and improved robustness when updating providers without commands. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Ensured the Settings window reliably comes to the front when opened. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Replaced the Clipboard History icon with a colorful Fluent icon. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Hardened ContentIcon to avoid duplicate parenting and improve diagnostics. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Standardized null checks using C# pattern matching for safer behavior.
- Improved accessibility by focusing the activation shortcut dialog and making text reachable. Thanks [@chatasweetie](https://github.com/chatasweetie)!
- Moved the extension SDK to a stable Windows SDK and cleaned up message namespaces.
- Added path shortcuts: ~ to home, and / or \\ to system root, plus UNC support. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
- Fixed a race in cancellation handling to avoid InvalidOperationException. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Aligned separator styling with WinUI 3 for consistent visuals. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Added ARM64 PDBs to the Extensions SDK NuGet for better debugging.
- Added single-select filters to DynamicListPage and updated Windows Services sample.
- Updated main page placeholder text to better describe what can be searched. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Removed explicit WinAppSDK/WebView2 dependencies from toolkit and API. Thanks [@rluengen](https://github.com/rluengen)!
- Added a local keyboard hook to handle the GoBack key reliably. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Propagated alias changes safely and resolved conflicts across view models.
- Allowed providers to override Dispose with a virtual method.
- Fixed memory leaks by cleaning up removed or cancelled list items.
- Sorted DateTime extension results by relevance for better usability.
- Reduced search text "jiggling" by avoiding redundant change notifications.
- Centralized automation notifications in a UIHelper for better accessibility. Thanks [@chatasweetie](https://github.com/chatasweetie)!
- Preserved Adaptive Card action types during trimming via DynamicDependency.
- Added an acrylic backdrop and refined styling to the context menu. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Prevented disposed pages and Settings windows from handling stale messages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- Made the extension API easier to evolve without breaking clients.
- Added "evil" sample pages to help reproduce tricky bugs.
- Fixed WinGet trim-safety issues by replacing LINQ with manual iteration.
- Cancelled stale list fetches to avoid older results overwriting newer ones in CmdPal.
### Command Palette extensions
### Command Palette Extensions
- 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)!
- 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)!
- Improved empty states and ranking logic for multiple extensions. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
-Added app icons to the All Apps "Run" context command when available.
- Restored missing builtin icons by standardizing extension dependencies.
- Unblocked local deployment by adding WinAppSDK to two sample extensions.
### 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
- Added transparent spotlight support with separate backdrop opacity; migrated to Windows App SDK composition APIs.
### Hosts File Editor
- Migrated to native WinUI TitleBar for cleaner, maintainable window chrome.
- Added a "No leading spaces" option so active hosts entries can start at column 0 even when others are disabled. Thanks [@mohammed-saalim](https://github.com/mohammed-saalim)!
### Light Switch
- 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.
### Image Resizer
-Fixed Image Resizer localization by installing satellite resources under the WinUI 3 apps culture path.
### Mouse Utilities
- Introduced "Gliding cursor" to control the pointer and click with a single hotkey for better accessibility. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
### Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
- Added Esc key to cancel active gliding cursor sequence. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
- Continued Common class refactor (part 5/7) by extracting clipboard and init/cleanup logic into focused classes. Thanks [@mikeclayton](https://github.com/mikeclayton)!
-Blocked Easy Mouse from switching machines during fullscreen apps, with an allow-list for exceptions. Thanks [@dot-tb](https://github.com/dot-tb)!
-Fix connection failures caused by conflicting MachineId across machines. Thanks [@noraa-junker](https://github.com/noraa-junker) for troubleshooting!
### Peek
- Added Visual Studio shared project file types to XML preview and fixed bgcode handler registration. Thanks [@rezanid](https://github.com/rezanid)!
- Fixes bgcode preview handler registration and events for reliable previews. Thanks [@pedrolamas](https://github.com/pedrolamas)!
- Added the option to activate Peek with just the Spacebar.
### PowerRename
- Changed the Explorer accelerator key to PowErRename to avoid clashing with the New menu. Thanks [@aaron-ni](https://github.com/aaron-ni)!
- Fixed enumeration counter skipping when regex replacement equals original filename (counters now advance reliably). Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
### Quick Accent
- Expanded Welsh layout with acute, grave, and dieresis variants for vowels (consistent ordering). Thanks [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi)!
- Remembered character usage across sessions so frequently used accents appear first. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
-Added Maltese language support with specific characters and the Euro symbol. Thanks [@rovercoder](https://github.com/rovercoder)!
- Reduced GPU usage issues by making the window Topmost only when the picker is visible. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
### Registry Preview
-Migrated to native TitleBar and AppWindow APIs for cleaner window chrome.
### Screen Ruler
- Fixed ARM64 crash by aligning cursor position structure to 8-byte boundary.
### Settings
- 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.
- Added telemetry to track usage of the new shortcut conflict detection workflow.
-Moved the shutdown action from the title bar to a footer menu item with confirmation. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
-Implemented comprehensive hotkey conflict detection with a dedicated resolution dialog.
- Added branded visuals for Office and Copilot keys in the KeyVisual control.
- Introduced Settings search with fuzzy matching and navigation to specific controls.
- Corrected Spanish localization so product names like Awake remain in English across Settings and OOBE.
- Simplified the Advanced Paste description in Settings for quicker reading and consistent capitalization. Thanks [@OldUser101](https://github.com/OldUser101)!
- Localized conflict messages in the conflict window and dialog.
### ZoomIt
-Updated resource file to reflect standalone v9.01 and current copyright year. Thanks [@foxmsft](https://github.com/foxmsft)!
- 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)!
### Installer
### Documentation
- New Microsoft Learn documentation for the Light Switch module.
- New dev docs for the Light Switch module.
- Upgraded the installer to WiX 5 with silent "Files in Use" handling for smoother winget installs.
-Switched Win10 context menu modules to runtime registration and added cleanup on uninstall to avoid stale entries.
### Development (Area-Build & Area-Tests)
-Allowed debug launches to continue when modules fail to load, speeding developer iteration.
- 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.
### Documentation
- Adds docs for building the installer locally and testing winget installs.
- Fixed a broken style guide link in developer documentation. Thanks [@denizmaral](https://github.com/denizmaral)!
### Development
- Excluded test and coverage DLLs from BinSkim scans to cut false positives and speed up security analysis.
- Simplified NOTICE maintenance by removing version numbers and filtering out Microsoft/System packages.
- Improved NuGet dependency validation to prevent package downgrades and catch issues during restore.
- Updated UTF.Unknown to a modern version to improve compatibility without breaking changes. Thanks [@304NotModified](https://github.com/304NotModified)!
- Refreshed package catalog in CI before installing dependencies to prevent Linux workflow failures.
- Refactored CmdPal tests with dependency injection and added coverage for queries and settings.
- Added unit tests to verify Close on Enter swaps Copy/Save as expected. Thanks [@mohammed-saalim](https://github.com/mohammed-saalim)!
- Added accessibility IDs to CmdPal UI for stable UI tests.
- Rewrote system command tests with a new test base and cleaner patterns.
- Added unit tests for WebSearch and Shell extensions with mockable settings.
- Added unit tests and abstractions for Apps and Bookmarks extensions.
- Cleans up AI-generated tests; adds meaningful query tests across extensions.
- Removed the obsolete debug dialog from Settings for a smoother developer loop.
## 🛣️ Roadmap
For [v0.95][github-next-release-work], we'll work on the items below:
- Continued Command Palette polish
- Working on Shortcut Guide v2 (Thanks [@noraa-junker](https://github.com/noraa-junker)!)
- Upgrading Keyboard Manager's editor UI
- UI tweaking utility with day/night theme switcher
- DSC v3 support for top utilities
- New UI automation tests
- Stability, bug fixes
## ❤️ PowerToys Community
## 🛣️ 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]!
## ❤️ PowerToys Community
The PowerToys team is extremely grateful to have the [support of an amazing active community][community-link]. The work you do is incredibly important. PowerToys wouldn't be nearly what it is today without your help filing bugs, updating documentation, guiding the design, or writing features. We want to say thank you and take time to recognize your work. Your contributions and feedback improve PowerToys month after month!
## Contributing
## Contributing
This project welcomes contributions of all types. Besides coding features / bug fixes, other ways to assist include spec writing, design, documentation, and finding bugs. We are excited to work with the power user community to build a set of tools for helping you get the most out of Windows. We ask that **before you start work on a feature that you would like to contribute**, please read our [Contributor's Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md). We would be happy to work with you to figure out the best approach, provide guidance and mentorship throughout feature development, and help avoid any wasted or duplicate effort. Most contributions require you to agree to a [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)][oss-CLA] declaring that you grant us the rights to use your contribution and that you have permission to do so. For guidance on developing for PowerToys, please read the [developer docs](./doc/devdocs) for a detailed breakdown. This includes how to setup your computer to compile.
This project welcomes contributions of all types. Besides coding features / bug fixes, other ways to assist include spec writing, design, documentation, and finding bugs. We are excited to work with the power user community to build a set of tools for helping you get the most out of Windows.
## Code of Conduct
This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][oss-conduct-code].
We ask that **before you start work on a feature that you would like to contribute**, please read our [Contributor's Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md). We would be happy to work with you to figure out the best approach, provide guidance and mentorship throughout feature development, and help avoid any wasted or duplicate effort.
## Privacy Statement
The application logs basic diagnostic data (telemetry). For more privacy information and what we collect, see our [PowerToys Data and Privacy documentation](https://aka.ms/powertoys-data-and-privacy-documentation).
Most contributions require you to agree to a [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)][oss-CLA] declaring that you grant us the rights to use your contribution and that you have permission to do so.
For guidance on developing for PowerToys, please read the [developer docs](./doc/devdocs) for a detailed breakdown. This includes how to setup your computer to compile.
## Code of Conduct
This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][oss-conduct-code].
## Privacy Statement
The application logs basic diagnostic data (telemetry). For more privacy information and what we collect, see our [PowerToys Data and Privacy documentation](https://aka.ms/powertoys-data-and-privacy-documentation).
- Uses a bootstrapper to check dependencies and close PowerToys
- MSI defined in product.wxs
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
### MSI Installer Build Process
- First builds `PowerToysSetupCustomActions` DLL and signs it, for WiX5 project, installer will build `PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext` DLL.
- First builds `PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext` DLL and signs it
- Then builds the installer without cleaning, to reuse the signed DLL
- Uses PowerShell scripts to modify .wxs files before build
- Restores original .wxs files after build completes
@@ -96,9 +96,14 @@ The following manual steps will not install the MSIX apps (such as Command Palet
#### Prerequisites for building the MSI installer
1. Install the [WiX Toolset Visual Studio 2022 Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=WixToolset.WixToolsetVisualStudio2022Extension).
1. Install the [WiX Toolset build tools](https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/releases/tag/wix3141rtm). (installer [direct link](https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/releases/download/wix3141rtm/wix314.exe))
1. Download [WiX binaries](https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/releases/download/wix3141rtm/wix314-binaries.zip) and extract `wix.targets` to `C:\Program Files (x86)\WiX Toolset v3.14`.
PowerToys uses WiX v5 for creating installers. The WiX v5 tools are automatically installed during the build process via dotnet tool.
For manual installation of WiX v5 tools:
```powershell
dotnettoolinstall--globalwix--version5.0.2
```
> **Note:** As of release 0.94, PowerToys has migrated from WiX v3 to WiX v5. The WiX v3 toolset is no longer required.
#### Building prerequisite projects
@@ -133,17 +138,9 @@ If you prefer, you can alternatively build prerequisite projects for the install
1. In Visual Studio, in the `Solutions Configuration` drop-down menu select `Release`
1. From the `Build` menu choose `Build Solution`.
The resulting`PowerToysSetup.msi` installer will be available in the `installer\PowerToysSetup\x64\Release\` folder.
The resulting installer will be available in the `installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\x64\Release\` folder.
For WiX3 project, run `Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022` in admin mode and execute the following command to build the installer. The generated installer package will be located at `\installer\PowerToysSetup\{platform}\Release\MachineSetup`.
For WiX5 project, run `Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022` in admin mode and execute the following command to build the installer. The generated installer package will be located at `\installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\{platform}\Release\MachineSetup`.
To build the installer from the command line, run `Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022` in admin mode and execute the following commands. The generated installer package will be located at `\installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\{platform}\Release\MachineSetup`.
@@ -50,6 +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 |
| [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. |
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<Control Id="DesktopShortcutCheckBox" Type="CheckBox" X="20" Y="160" Width="290" Height="17" Property="INSTALLDESKTOPSHORTCUT" CheckBoxValue="1" Text="Create a shortcut for [ProductName] on the desktop." />
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<!-- 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. -->
<File Id="NewPlusTemplateFiles_File_1.md" Source="$(var.NewPlusTemplateFilesPath)Any files or folders placed in the template folder are available via New+.txt" />
<!-- Only install/upgrade if the version is greater or equal than the currently installed version of PowerToys, to handle the case in which PowerToys was installed from old MSI (before WiX bootstrapper was used) -->
<!-- If the previous installation is a bundle installation, just let WiX run its logic. -->
<bal:Condition Message="PowerToys is already installed on this system for all users. We recommend first uninstalling that version before installing this one." >MinimumVersion >= DetectedPowerToysVersion</bal:Condition>
<bal:Condition Message="The same or later version of PowerToys is already installed." >TargetPowerToysVersion >= DetectedPowerToysUserVersion OR WixBundleInstalled</bal:Condition>
<?else?>
<bal:Condition Message="PowerToys is already installed on this system for current user. We recommend first uninstalling that version before installing this one." >MinimumVersion >= DetectedPowerToysUserVersion</bal:Condition>
<bal:Condition Message="A later version of PowerToys is already installed." >TargetPowerToysVersion >= DetectedPowerToysVersion OR WixBundleInstalled</bal:Condition>
<bal:Condition Message="This application is only supported on Windows 10 version v2004 (build 19041) or higher.">DetectedWindowsBuildNumber >= 19041 OR WixBundleInstalled</bal:Condition>
<Chain>
<ExePackage
DisplayName="Closing PowerToys application"
Name="terminate_powertoys.cmd"
Cache="no"
Compressed="yes"
Id="TerminatePowerToys"
SourceFile="terminate_powertoys.cmd"
Permanent="yes"
PerMachine="$(var.PerMachineYesNo)"
Vital="no">
</ExePackage>
<ExePackage
DisplayName="Microsoft Edge WebView2"
Name="MicrosoftEdgeWebview2Setup.exe"
Compressed="yes"
Id="WebView2"
DetectCondition="HasWebView2PerMachine OR HasWebView2PerUser"
Condition=" '$(WixTargetsPath)' == '' AND Exists('$(MSBuildExtensionsPath32)\Microsoft\WiX\v3.x\Wix.targets') " />
<Target Name="EnsureWixToolsetInstalled"
Condition=" '$(WixTargetsImported)' != 'true' ">
<Error Text="The WiX Toolset v3 build tools must be installed to build this project. To download the WiX Toolset, see http://wixtoolset.org/releases/" />
</Target>
<Target Name="EnsureNuGetPackageBuildImports"
BeforeTargets="PrepareForBuild">
<PropertyGroup>
<ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them. For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
<Error Text="The WiX Toolset v3 build tools must be installed to build this project. To download the WiX Toolset, see http://wixtoolset.org/releases/" />
<ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them. For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
<!-- Have to compare value sent by bootstrapper to default to avoid using it, as a check to verify it's not default. This hack can be removed if it's possible to set the bootstrapper option to the previous install folder-->
<!-- Resource directories should be added only if the installer is built on the build farm -->
<?ifdef env.IsPipeline?>
<?foreach ParentDirectory in INSTALLFOLDER;WinUI3AppsInstallFolder;HistoryPluginFolder;CalculatorPluginFolder;FolderPluginFolder;ProgramPluginFolder;ShellPluginFolder;IndexerPluginFolder;UnitConverterPluginFolder;ValueGeneratorPluginFolder;UriPluginFolder;WindowWalkerPluginFolder;OneNotePluginFolder;RegistryPluginFolder;VSCodeWorkspacesPluginFolder;ServicePluginFolder;SystemPluginFolder;TimeDatePluginFolder;WindowsSettingsPluginFolder;WindowsTerminalPluginFolder;WebSearchPluginFolder;PowerToysPluginFolder?>
<ErrorText>This project references NuGet package(s) that are missing on this computer. Use NuGet Package Restore to download them. For more information, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=322105. The missing file is {0}.</ErrorText>
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