Add hack for dll version matching

.config/dotnet-tools.json

@@ -3,13 +3,13 @@
     "isRoot": true,
     "tools": {
         "dotnet-consolidate": {
-            "version": "4.2.0",
+            "version": "2.0.0",
             "commands": [
                 "dotnet-consolidate"
             ]
         },
         "xamlstyler.console": {
-            "version": "3.2501.8",
+            "version": "3.2404.2",
             "commands": [
               "xstyler"
             ]

.configurations/configuration.dsc.yaml

@@ -2,20 +2,17 @@
 # Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#compiling-powertoys
 properties:
   resources:
-    - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Settings/WindowsSettings
+    - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Developer/DeveloperMode
       directives:
         description: Enable Developer Mode
         allowPrerelease: true
-        # Requires elevation for the set operation
-        securityContext: elevated
       settings:
-        DeveloperMode: true
+        Ensure: Present
     - resource: Microsoft.WinGet.DSC/WinGetPackage
       id: vsPackage
       directives:
         description: Install Visual Studio 2022 Community (Any edition will work)
-        # Requires elevation for the set operation
-        securityContext: elevated
+        allowPrerelease: true
       settings:
         id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Community
         source: winget
@@ -25,8 +22,6 @@ properties:
       directives:
         description: Install required VS workloads
         allowPrerelease: true
-        # Requires elevation for the get and set operations
-        securityContext: elevated
       settings:
         productId: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Community
         channelId: VisualStudio.17.Release

.configurations/configuration.vsEnterprise.dsc.yaml

@@ -2,20 +2,17 @@
 # Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#compiling-powertoys
 properties:
   resources:
-    - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Settings/WindowsSettings
+    - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Developer/DeveloperMode
       directives:
         description: Enable Developer Mode
         allowPrerelease: true
-        # Requires elevation for the set operation
-        securityContext: elevated
       settings:
-        DeveloperMode: true
+        Ensure: Present
     - resource: Microsoft.WinGet.DSC/WinGetPackage
       id: vsPackage
       directives:
         description: Install Visual Studio 2022 Enterprise (Any edition will work)
-        # Requires elevation for the set operation
-        securityContext: elevated
+        allowPrerelease: true
       settings:
         id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Enterprise
         source: winget
@@ -25,8 +22,6 @@ properties:
       directives:
         description: Install required VS workloads
         allowPrerelease: true
-        # Requires elevation for the get and set operations
-        securityContext: elevated
       settings:
         productId: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Enterprise
         channelId: VisualStudio.17.Release

.configurations/configuration.vsProfessional.dsc.yaml

@@ -2,20 +2,17 @@
 # Reference: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md#compiling-powertoys
 properties:
   resources:
-    - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Settings/WindowsSettings
+    - resource: Microsoft.Windows.Developer/DeveloperMode
       directives:
         description: Enable Developer Mode
         allowPrerelease: true
-        # Requires elevation for the set operation
-        securityContext: elevated
       settings:
-        DeveloperMode: true
+        Ensure: Present
     - resource: Microsoft.WinGet.DSC/WinGetPackage
       id: vsPackage
       directives:
         description: Install Visual Studio 2022 Professional (Any edition will work)
-        # Requires elevation for the set operation
-        securityContext: elevated
+        allowPrerelease: true
       settings:
         id: Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Professional
         source: winget
@@ -25,8 +22,6 @@ properties:
       directives:
         description: Install required VS workloads
         allowPrerelease: true
-        # Requires elevation for the get and set operations
-        securityContext: elevated
       settings:
         productId: Microsoft.VisualStudio.Product.Professional
         channelId: VisualStudio.17.Release

.github/CODEOWNERS

@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 # Protect `.github` folder except the spell-check rules inside it. (The exception happens by not defining any owner user or group for the path.)
 # Protection of the spell-check rules makes no sense as it needs to be changed in nearly every PR.
-/.github/ @microsoft/powertoys-code-owners
+/.github/ @crutkas @DHowett @ethanfangg
 /.github/actions/spell-check/
 
 # locking down pipeline folder
-/.pipelines/ @microsoft/powertoys-code-owners
+/.pipelines/ @crutkas @DHowett @ethanfangg
 
 # locking down nuget config
-nuget.config  @microsoft/powertoys-code-owners
-packages.config  @microsoft/powertoys-code-owners
+nuget.config  @crutkas @DHowett @ethanfangg
+packages.config  @crutkas @DHowett @ethanfangg
 
 # locking down files that should not change
-LICENSE @microsoft/powertoys-code-owners
-SECURITY.md @microsoft/powertoys-code-owners
-CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md @microsoft/powertoys-code-owners
+LICENSE @crutkas @DHowett @ethanfangg
+SECURITY.md @crutkas @DHowett @ethanfangg
+CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md @crutkas @DHowett @ethanfangg

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 name: "🕷️ Bug report"
 description: Report errors or unexpected behavior
+type: Bug
 labels:
 - Issue-Bug
 - Needs-Triage
@@ -7,27 +8,18 @@ body:
 - type: markdown
   attributes:
     value: Please make sure to [search for existing issues](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues) before filing a new one!
-- type: markdown
-  attributes:
-    value: |
-      We are aware of the following high-volume issues and are actively working on them. Please check if your issue is one of these before filing a new bug report:
-      * **PowerToys Run crash related to "Desktop composition is disabled"**: This may appear as `COMException: 0x80263001`. For more details, see issue [#31226](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/31226).
-      * **PowerToys Run crash with `COMException (0xD0000701)`**: For more details, see issue [#30769](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/30769).
-      * **PowerToys Run crash with a "Cyclic reference" error**: This `System.InvalidOperationException` is detailed in issue [#36451](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/36451).
-- id: version
-  type: input
+- type: input
   attributes:
     label: Microsoft PowerToys version
-    placeholder: X.XX.X
-    description: Hover over the system tray icon or look at Settings
+    placeholder: 0.70.0
+    description: Hover over system tray icon or look at Settings
   validations:
     required: true
 
-- id: installed
-  type: dropdown
+- type: dropdown
   attributes:
     label: Installation method
-    description: How / where was PowerToys installed from?
+    description: How / Where was PowerToys installed from?
     multiple: true
     options:
       - GitHub
@@ -41,6 +33,14 @@ body:
   validations:
     required: true
 
+- type: dropdown
+  attributes:
+    label: Running as admin
+    description: Are you running PowerToys as Admin?
+    options:
+      - "Yes"
+      - "No"
+
 - type: dropdown
   attributes:
     label: Area(s) with issue?
@@ -53,7 +53,6 @@ body:
       - Awake
       - ColorPicker
       - Command not found
-      - Command Palette
       - Crop and Lock
       - Environment Variables
       - FancyZones
@@ -65,10 +64,9 @@ body:
       - Image Resizer
       - Installer
       - Keyboard Manager
-      - Light Switch
       - Mouse Utilities
       - Mouse Without Borders
-      - New+
+      - New+ 
       - Peek
       - PowerRename
       - PowerToys Run
@@ -79,9 +77,9 @@ body:
       - Shortcut Guide
       - System tray interaction
       - TextExtractor
+      - Video Conference Mute
       - Workspaces
       - Welcome / PowerToys Tour window
-      - ZoomIt
   validations:
     required: true
 
@@ -107,19 +105,6 @@ body:
   validations:
     required: false
 
-- id: additionalInfo
-  type: textarea
-  attributes:
-    label: Additional Information
-    placeholder: |
-      OS version
-      .Net version
-      System Language
-      User or System Installation
-      Running as admin
-  validations:
-    required: false
-    
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Other Software
@@ -130,4 +115,3 @@ body:
       My Cool Application v0.3 (include a code snippet if it would help!)
   validations:
     required: false
-  

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/documentation-issue.yml

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ labels:
 body:
 - type: textarea
   attributes: 
-    label: Describe the requested doc changes
+    label: Provide a description of requested docs changes
     placeholder: Briefly describe which document needs to be corrected and why.
   validations:
     required: true

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ body:
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Scenario when this would be used?
-    placeholder: What is the scenario this would be used in? Why is this important to your workflow as a power user?
+    placeholder: What is the scenario this would be used? Why is this important to your workflow as a power user?
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: textarea

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/translation_issue.yml

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ body:
   attributes:
     label: Microsoft PowerToys version
     placeholder: 0.70.0
-    description: Hover over the system tray icon or look at Settings
+    description: Hover over system tray icon or look at Settings
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: dropdown
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ body:
     - Image Resizer
     - Installer
     - Keyboard Manager
-    - Light Switch
     - Mouse Utilities
     - Mouse Without Borders
     - New+
@@ -52,9 +51,9 @@ body:
     - Shortcut Guide
     - System tray interaction
     - TextExtractor
+    - Video Conference Mute
     - Workspaces
     - Welcome / PowerToys Tour window
-    - ZoomIt
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: input
@@ -66,7 +65,7 @@ body:
 - type: textarea
   attributes: 
     label: ❌ Actual phrase(s)
-    placeholder: What is there? Please include a screenshot, as that is extremely helpful.
+    placeholder: What is there? Please include a screenshot as that is extremely helpful.
   validations:
     required: true
 - type: textarea

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

@@ -21,22 +21,16 @@ Pbgra
 WHITEONBLACK
 
 
-# COUNTRIES
-RUS
-
 # FILES
 
 AYUV
 bak
 Bcl
-bgcode
-Deflatealgorithm
 exa
 exabyte
 Gbits
 Gbps
 gcode
-Heatshrink
 Mbits
 MBs
 mkv
@@ -56,8 +50,6 @@ YVU
 YVYU
 zipfolder
 CODEOWNERS
-VNext
-vnext
 
 # FONTS
 
@@ -83,43 +75,18 @@ sinclairinat
 stylecop
 uipi
 yinwang
-myaccess
-onmicrosoft
-aep
-epsf
-howto
-onefuzzconfig
-oip
-onefuzzingestionpreparationtool
-OTP
-Yubi
-Yubico
-Perplexity
-svgl
+
 
 # KEYS
 
 altdown
 BUTTONUP
-bafunctions
-Baf
-Bitness
-BUILDARCHSHORT
 CTRLALTDEL
 Ctrls
-CSilent
-CBal
-CREATEBAFUNCTIONS
-CPrereq
-dirutil
-DUtil
-Editbox
 EXSEL
 HOLDENTER
 HOLDESC
 HOLDSPACE
-HOLDBACKSPACE
-IDIGNORE
 KBDLLHOOKSTRUCT
 keyevent
 LAlt
@@ -131,16 +98,12 @@ LCONTROL
 LCtrl
 LEFTDOWN
 LEFTUP
-locutil
-logutil
-msimg
 MBUTTON
 MBUTTONDBLCLK
 MBUTTONDOWN
 MBUTTONUP
 MIDDLEDOWN
 MIDDLEUP
-memutil
 NCRBUTTONDBLCLK
 NCRBUTTONDOWN
 NCRBUTTONUP
@@ -153,18 +116,8 @@ RCONTROL
 RCtrl
 RIGHTDOWN
 RIGHTUP
-Richedit
-rgwz
-resrutil
-srd
-scz
-shelutil
-thmutil
-uriutil
 VKTAB
-wcautil
 winkey
-wininet
 WMKEYDOWN
 WMKEYUP
 WMSYSKEYDOWN
@@ -174,10 +127,6 @@ XBUTTONDBLCLK
 XBUTTONDOWN
 XBUTTONUP
 XDOWN
-xmlutil
-
-# Prefix
-pcs
 
 # User32.SYSTEM_METRICS_INDEX.cs
 
@@ -266,65 +215,14 @@ SWAPBUTTON
 SYSTEMDOCKED
 TABLETPC
 
-# Units
-nmi
-
 # MATH
 
 artanh
 arsinh
 arcosh
-roundf
 
 # Linux
 
 dbus
 anypass
-github
 gpg
-https
-ssh
-ubuntu
-workarounds
-
-# For upgrade to check-spelling v0.0.24
-pwa
-
-# .NET
-
-AOT
-Aot
-
-# YML
-onefuzz
-
-# NameInCode
-leilzh
-mengyuanchen
-
-# DllName
-testhost
-Testably
-
-#Tools
-OIP
-xef
-xes
-PACKAGEVERSIONNUMBER
-APPXMANIFESTVERSION
-
-# MRU lists
-CACHEWRITE
-MRUCMPPROC
-MRUINFO
-REGSTR
-
-# Misc Win32 APIs and PInvokes
-INVOKEIDLIST
-
-# PowerRename metadata pattern abbreviations (used in tests and regex patterns)
-DDDD
-FFF
-HHH
-riday
-YYY

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

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ registrypreview
 rooler
 scoobe
 shortcutguide
+videoconference
 
 
 # USERS
@@ -33,7 +34,6 @@ Adoumie
 Advaith
 alekhyareddy
 Aleks
-amihaiuc
 angularsen
 Anirudha
 arjunbalgovind
@@ -44,10 +44,7 @@ Bartosz
 betadele
 betsegaw
 bricelam
-bsky
 CCcat
-chemwolf
-chenmy
 Chinh
 chrdavis
 Chrzan
@@ -55,76 +52,56 @@ clayton
 Coplen
 craigloewen
 crutkas
-Chubercik
 damienleroy
-daverayment
 davidegiacometti
 debian
 Deibisu
+Deibisu
 Delimarsky
 Deondre
 DHowett
 ductdo
 Essey
 ethanfangg
-Feng
 ferraridavide
-foxmsft
 frankychen
-Gaarden
 gaardmark
 gabime
 Galaxi
 Garside
 Gershaft
 Giordani
-Gleb
 Gokce
-gordon
-Griese
-grzhan
 Guo
 hanselman
-haoliuu
 Harmath
 Heiko
 Hemmerlein
 hlaueriksson
 Horvalds
 Howett
-hotkidfamily
 htcfreek
 Huynh
-Ionut
-jamrobot
 Jaswal
-Jaylyn
 jefflord
-Jeremic
 Jordi
 jyuwono
-kai
+Kairu
 Kairu
 Kamra
 Kantarci
 Karthick
-kaylacinnamon
 kevinguo
-Khmyznikov
 Krigun
 Lambson
 Laute
 laviusmotileng
-Leilei
-Loewen
 Luecking
 Mahalingam
 Markovic
 martinchrzan
 martinmoene
 Melman
-Mengyuan
-Mihaiuc
 Mikhayelyan
 msft
 Mykhailo
@@ -133,39 +110,30 @@ Naro
 nathancartlidge
 Nemeth
 nielslaute
-Noraa
-noraajunker
 oldnewthing
-onegreatworld
 palenshus
 pedrolamas
-Peiyao
 peteblois
 phoboslab
 Ponten
 Pooja
 Pylyp
-Qingpeng
 quachpas
 Quriz
 randyrants
-rayment
 ricardosantos
 riri
+riri
 ritchielawrence
 robmikh
-ruslanlap
-Russinovich
 Rutkas
 ryanbodrug
 saahmedm
 sachaple
-Sameerjs
 Santossio
 Schoen
 Sekan
 Seraphima
-Shmuelie
 skttl
 somil
 Soref
@@ -176,43 +144,24 @@ Tadele
 talynone
 Taras
 TBM
-Teutsch
 tilovell
 Triet
-urnotdfs
-vednig
 waaverecords
-wang
-Whuihuan
-Xiaofeng
 Xpg
-Yaqing
-yaqingmi
 ycv
-yeelam
 Yuniardi
 yuyoyuppe
 Zeol
-Zhao
-Zhaopeng
-zhaopy
-zhaoqpcn
 Zoltan
 Zykova
 
 # OTHERS
 
-Bilibili
-BVID
-capturevideosample
 cmdow
 Controlz
 cortana
-devhints
-dlnilsson
 fancymouse
 firefox
-fudan
 gpt
 Inkscape
 Markdig
@@ -226,11 +175,8 @@ openai
 Quickime
 regedit
 roslyn
-Skia
 Spotify
-tldr
 Vanara
-wangyi
 WEX
 windowwalker
 winui
@@ -238,9 +184,7 @@ winuiex
 wix
 wordpad
 WWL
-wyhash
 xamlstyler
 Xavalon
 Xbox
 Youdao
-zadjii

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

@@ -1,9 +1,3 @@
-# D2D
-#D?2D
-
-# Repeated letters
-\b([a-z])\g{-1}{2,}\b
-
 # marker to ignore all code on line
 ^.*/\* #no-spell-check-line \*/.*$
 # marker to ignore all code on line
@@ -13,20 +7,14 @@
 # cspell inline
 ^.*\b[Cc][Ss][Pp][Ee][Ll]{2}:\s*[Dd][Ii][Ss][Aa][Bb][Ll][Ee]-[Ll][Ii][Nn][Ee]\b
 
-# copyright
-Copyright (?:\([Cc]\)|)(?:[-\d, ]|and)+(?: [A-Z][a-z]+ [A-Z][a-z]+,?)+
-
 # patch hunk comments
-^@@ -\d+(?:,\d+|) \+\d+(?:,\d+|) @@ .*
+^\@\@ -\d+(?:,\d+|) \+\d+(?:,\d+|) \@\@ .*
 # git index header
 index (?:[0-9a-z]{7,40},|)[0-9a-z]{7,40}\.\.[0-9a-z]{7,40}
 
 # file permissions
 ['"`\s][-bcdLlpsw](?:[-r][-w][-Ssx]){2}[-r][-w][-SsTtx]\+?['"`\s]
 
-# css fonts
-\bfont(?:-family|):[^;}]+
-
 # css url wrappings
 \burl\([^)]+\)
 
@@ -38,13 +26,13 @@ index (?:[0-9a-z]{7,40},|)[0-9a-z]{7,40}\.\.[0-9a-z]{7,40}
 # data url in quotes
 ([`'"])data:(?:[^ `'"].*?|)(?:[A-Z]{3,}|[A-Z][a-z]{2,}|[a-z]{3,}).*\g{-1}
 # data url
-\bdata:[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+_]*,\S*
+data:[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]*,\S*
 
 # https/http/file urls
-#(?:\b(?:https?|ftp|file)://)[-A-Za-z0-9+&@#/*%?=~_|!:,.;]+[-A-Za-z0-9+&@#/*%=~_|]
+#(?:\b(?:https?|ftp|file)://)[-A-Za-z0-9+&@#/%?=~_|!:,.;]+[-A-Za-z0-9+&@#/%=~_|]
 
 # mailto urls
-#mailto:[-a-zA-Z=;:/?%&0-9+@._]{3,}
+mailto:[-a-zA-Z=;:/?%&0-9+@.]{3,}
 
 # magnet urls
 magnet:[?=:\w]+
@@ -77,8 +65,6 @@ magnet:[?=:\w]+
 
 # Amazon
 \bamazon\.com/[-\w]+/(?:dp/[0-9A-Z]+|)
-# AWS ARN
-arn:aws:[-/:\w]+
 # AWS S3
 \b\w*\.s3[^.]*\.amazonaws\.com/[-\w/&#%_?:=]*
 # AWS execute-api
@@ -105,8 +91,6 @@ vpc-\w+
 \bgoogle-analytics\.com/collect.[-0-9a-zA-Z?%=&_.~]*
 # Google APIs
 \bgoogleapis\.(?:com|dev)/[a-z]+/(?:v\d+/|)[a-z]+/[-@:./?=\w+|&]+
-# Google Artifact Registry
-\.pkg\.dev(?:/[-\w]+)+(?::[-\w]+|)
 # Google Storage
 \b[-a-zA-Z0-9.]*\bstorage\d*\.googleapis\.com(?:/\S*|)
 # Google Calendar
@@ -142,8 +126,6 @@ themes\.googleusercontent\.com/static/fonts/[^/\s"]+/v\d+/[^.]+.
 \bscholar\.google\.com/citations\?user=[A-Za-z0-9_]+
 # Google Colab Research Drive
 \bcolab\.research\.google\.com/drive/[-0-9a-zA-Z_?=]*
-# Google Cloud regions
-(?:us|(?:north|south)america|europe|asia|australia|me|africa)-(?:north|south|east|west|central){1,2}\d+
 
 # GitHub SHAs (api)
 \bapi.github\.com/repos(?:/[^/\s"]+){3}/[0-9a-f]+\b
@@ -170,9 +152,6 @@ themes\.googleusercontent\.com/static/fonts/[^/\s"]+/v\d+/[^.]+.
 # GHSA
 GHSA(?:-[0-9a-z]{4}){3}
 
-# GitHub actions
-\buses:\s+[-\w.]+/[-\w./]+@[-\w.]+
-
 # GitLab commit
 \bgitlab\.[^/\s"]*/\S+/\S+/commit/[0-9a-f]{7,16}#[0-9a-f]{40}\b
 # GitLab merge requests
@@ -182,12 +161,6 @@ GHSA(?:-[0-9a-z]{4}){3}
 # GitLab commits
 \bgitlab\.[^/\s"]*/(?:[^/\s"]+/){2}commits?/[0-9a-f]+\b
 
-# #includes
-^\s*#include\s*(?:<.*?>|".*?")
-
-# #pragma lib
-^\s*#pragma comment\(lib, ".*?"\)
-
 # binance
 accounts\.binance\.com/[a-z/]*oauth/authorize\?[-0-9a-zA-Z&%]*
 
@@ -237,10 +210,10 @@ accounts\.binance\.com/[a-z/]*oauth/authorize\?[-0-9a-zA-Z&%]*
 # medium link
 \blink\.medium\.com/[a-zA-Z0-9]+
 # medium
-\bmedium\.com/@?[^/\s"]+/[-\w]+
+\bmedium\.com/\@?[^/\s"]+/[-\w]+
 
 # microsoft
-\b(?:https?://|)(?:(?:(?:blogs|download\.visualstudio|docs|msdn2?|research)\.|)microsoft|blogs\.msdn)\.co(?:m|\.\w\w)/[-_a-zA-Z0-9()=./%]*
+\b(?:https?://|)(?:(?:download\.visualstudio|docs|msdn2?|research)\.microsoft|blogs\.msdn)\.com/[-_a-zA-Z0-9()=./%]*
 # powerbi
 \bapp\.powerbi\.com/reportEmbed/[^"' ]*
 # vs devops
@@ -302,7 +275,7 @@ slack://[a-zA-Z0-9?&=]+
 [0-9a-f]{32}\@o\d+\.ingest\.sentry\.io\b
 
 # Twitter markdown
-\[@[^[/\]:]*?\]\(https://twitter.com/[^/\s"')]*(?:/status/\d+(?:\?[-_0-9a-zA-Z&=]*|)|)\)
+\[\@[^[/\]:]*?\]\(https://twitter.com/[^/\s"')]*(?:/status/\d+(?:\?[-_0-9a-zA-Z&=]*|)|)\)
 # Twitter hashtag
 \btwitter\.com/hashtag/[\w?_=&]*
 # Twitter status
@@ -357,7 +330,7 @@ ipfs://[0-9a-zA-Z]{3,}
 [^"\s]+/gitweb/\S+;h=[0-9a-f]+
 
 # HyperKitty lists
-/archives/list/[^@/]+@[^/\s"]*/message/[^/\s"]*/
+/archives/list/[^@/]+\@[^/\s"]*/message/[^/\s"]*/
 
 # lists
 /thread\.html/[^"\s]+
@@ -375,7 +348,7 @@ ipfs://[0-9a-zA-Z]{3,}
 \bopen\.spotify\.com/embed/playlist/\w+
 
 # Mastodon
-\bmastodon\.[-a-z.]*/(?:media/|@)[?&=0-9a-zA-Z_]*
+\bmastodon\.[-a-z.]*/(?:media/|\@)[?&=0-9a-zA-Z_]*
 
 # scastie
 \bscastie\.scala-lang\.org/[^/]+/\w+
@@ -414,12 +387,12 @@ ipfs://[0-9a-zA-Z]{3,}
 \bgetopts\s+(?:"[^"]+"|'[^']+')
 
 # ANSI color codes
-(?:\\(?:u00|x)1[Bb]|\\03[1-7]|\x1b|\\u\{1[Bb]\})\[\d+(?:;\d+)*m
+(?:\\(?:u00|x)1[Bb]|\x1b|\\u\{1[Bb]\})\[\d+(?:;\d+|)m
 
 # URL escaped characters
-%[0-9A-F][A-F](?=[A-Za-z])
+\%[0-9A-F][A-F]
 # lower URL escaped characters
-%[0-9a-f][a-f](?=[a-z]{2,})
+\%[0-9a-f][a-f](?=[a-z]{2,})
 # IPv6
 \b(?:[0-9a-fA-F]{0,4}:){3,7}[0-9a-fA-F]{0,4}\b
 # c99 hex digits (not the full format, just one I've seen)
@@ -427,7 +400,7 @@ ipfs://[0-9a-zA-Z]{3,}
 # Punycode
 \bxn--[-0-9a-z]+
 # sha
-sha\d+:[0-9a-f]*?[a-f]{3,}[0-9a-f]*
+sha\d+:[0-9]*[a-f]{3,}[0-9a-f]*
 # sha-... -- uses a fancy capture
 (\\?['"]|&quot;)[0-9a-f]{40,}\g{-1}
 # hex runs
@@ -447,17 +420,10 @@ sha\d+:[0-9a-f]*?[a-f]{3,}[0-9a-f]*
 # pki
 -----BEGIN.*-----END
 
-# pki (base64)
-LS0tLS1CRUdJT.*
-
-# C# includes
-^\s*using [^;]+;
-
 # uuid:
 \b[0-9a-fA-F]{8}-(?:[0-9a-fA-F]{4}-){3}[0-9a-fA-F]{12}\b
 # hex digits including css/html color classes:
-(?:[\\0][xX]|\\u\{?|[uU]\+|#x?|%23|&H)[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*?[a-fA-FgGrR]{2,}[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*(?:[uUlL]{0,3}|[iu]\d+)\b
-
+(?:[\\0][xX]|\\u|[uU]\+|#x?|\%23)[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*?[a-fA-FgGrR]{2,}[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*(?:[uUlL]{0,3}|[iu]\d+)\b
 # integrity
 integrity=(['"])(?:\s*sha\d+-[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{40,})+\g{-1}
 
@@ -475,47 +441,20 @@ integrity=(['"])(?:\s*sha\d+-[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{40,})+\g{-1}
 Name\[[^\]]+\]=.*
 
 # IServiceProvider / isAThing
-(?:(?:\b|_|(?<=[a-z]))I|(?:\b|_)(?:nsI|isA))(?=(?:[A-Z][a-z]{2,})+(?:[A-Z\d]|\b))
-
-# python
-#\b(?i)py(?!gments|gmy|lon|ramid|ro|th)(?=[a-z]{2,})
+\b(?:I|isA)(?=(?:[A-Z][a-z]{2,})+\b)
 
 # crypt
 (['"])\$2[ayb]\$.{56}\g{-1}
 
-# apache/old crypt
-(['"]|)\$+(?:apr|)1\$+.{8}\$+.{22}\g{-1}
-
-# sha1 hash
-\{SHA\}[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{3,}
-
-# machine learning (?)
-#\b(?i)ml(?=[a-z]{2,})
-
 # scrypt / argon
 \$(?:scrypt|argon\d+[di]*)\$\S+
 
 # go.sum
 \bh1:\S+
 
-# imports
-^import\s+(?:(?:static|type)\s+|)(?:[\w.]|\{\s*\w*?(?:,\s*(?:\w*|\*))+\s*\})+
-
 # scala modules
 #("[^"]+"\s*%%?\s*){2,3}"[^"]+"
 
-# container images
-image: [-\w./:@]+
-
-# Docker images
-^\s*(?i)FROM\s+\S+:\S+(?:\s+AS\s+\S+|)
-
-# `docker images` REPOSITORY TAG IMAGE ID CREATED SIZE
-\s*\S+/\S+\s+\S+\s+[0-9a-f]{8,}\s+\d+\s+(?:hour|day|week)s ago\s+[\d.]+[KMGT]B
-
-# Intel intrinsics
-_mm\d*_(?!dd)\w+
-
 # Input to GitHub JSON
 content: (['"])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]*=\g{-1}
 
@@ -523,46 +462,36 @@ content: (['"])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]*=\g{-1}
 # you'll want to remove the `(?=.*?")` suffix.
 # The `(?=.*?")` suffix should limit the false positives rate
 # printf
-#%(?:(?:(?:hh?|ll?|[jzt])?[diuoxn]|l?[cs]|L?[fega]|p)(?=[a-z]{2,})|(?:X|L?[FEGA])(?=[a-zA-Z]{2,}))(?!%)(?=[_a-zA-Z]+(?!%)\b)(?=.*?['"])
-
-# Alternative printf
-# %s
-%(?:s(?=[a-z]{2,}))(?!%)(?=[_a-zA-Z]+(?!%[^s])\b)(?=.*?['"])
+#%(?:(?:(?:hh?|ll?|[jzt])?[diuoxn]|l?[cs]|L?[fega]|p)(?=[a-z]{2,})|(?:X|L?[FEGA]|p)(?=[a-zA-Z]{2,}))(?=[_a-zA-Z]+\b)(?!%)(?=.*?['"])
 
 # Python string prefix / binary prefix
 # Note that there's a high false positive rate, remove the `?=` and search for the regex to see if the matches seem like reasonable strings
-(?<!['"])\b(?:B|BR|Br|F|FR|Fr|R|RB|RF|Rb|Rf|U|UR|Ur|b|bR|br|f|fR|fr|r|rB|rF|rb|rf|u|uR|ur)['"](?=[A-Z]{3,}|[A-Z][a-z]{2,}|[a-z]{3,})
+(?<!')\b(?:B|BR|Br|F|FR|Fr|R|RB|RF|Rb|Rf|U|UR|Ur|b|bR|br|f|fR|fr|r|rB|rF|rb|rf|u|uR|ur)'(?=[A-Z]{3,}|[A-Z][a-z]{2,}|[a-z]{3,})
 
 # Regular expressions for (P|p)assword
 \([A-Z]\|[a-z]\)[a-z]+
 
 # JavaScript regular expressions
 # javascript test regex
-/.{3,}/[gim]*\.test\(
+/.*/[gim]*\.test\(
 # javascript match regex
-\.match\(/[^/\s"]{3,}/[gim]*\s*
+\.match\(/[^/\s"]*/[gim]*\s*
 # javascript match regex
-\.match\(/\\[b].{3,}?/[gim]*\s*\)(?:;|$)
+\.match\(/\\[b].*?/[gim]*\s*\)(?:;|$)
 # javascript regex
-^\s*/\\[b].{3,}?/[gim]*\s*(?:\)(?:;|$)|,$)
+^\s*/\\[b].*/[gim]*\s*(?:\)(?:;|$)|,$)
 # javascript replace regex
-\.replace\(/[^/\s"]{3,}/[gim]*\s*,
+\.replace\(/[^/\s"]*/[gim]*\s*,
 # assign regex
-= /[^*].*?(?:[a-z]{3,}|[A-Z]{3,}|[A-Z][a-z]{2,}).*/[gim]*(?=\W|$)
+= /[^*]*?(?:[a-z]{3,}|[A-Z]{3,}|[A-Z][a-z]{2,}).*/
 # perl regex test
 [!=]~ (?:/.*/|m\{.*?\}|m<.*?>|m([|!/@#,;']).*?\g{-1})
 
 # perl qr regex
 (?<!\$)\bqr(?:\{.*?\}|<.*?>|\(.*?\)|([|!/@#,;']).*?\g{-1})
 
-# perl run
-perl(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]\w*)+
-
-# C network byte conversions
-#(?:\d|\bh)to(?!ken)(?=[a-z])|to(?=[adhiklpun]\()
-
 # Go regular expressions
-regexp?\.MustCompile\((?:`[^`]*`|".*"|'.*')\)
+regexp?\.MustCompile\(`[^`]*`\)
 
 # regex choice
 \(\?:[^)]+\|[^)]+\)
@@ -574,20 +503,14 @@ regexp?\.MustCompile\((?:`[^`]*`|".*"|'.*')\)
 sed 's/(?:[^/]*?[a-zA-Z]{3,}[^/]*?/){2}
 
 # node packages
-(["'])@[^/'" ]+/[^/'" ]+\g{-1}
+(["'])\@[^/'" ]+/[^/'" ]+\g{-1}
 
 # go install
 go install(?:\s+[a-z]+\.[-@\w/.]+)+
 
-# pom.xml
-<(?:group|artifact)Id>.*?<
-
 # jetbrains schema https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/RSRP-489571
 urn:shemas-jetbrains-com
 
-# Debian changelog severity
-[-\w]+ \(.*\) (?:\w+|baseline|unstable|experimental); urgency=(?:low|medium|high|emergency|critical)\b
-
 # kubernetes pod status lists
 # https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/workloads/pods/pod-lifecycle/#pod-phase
 \w+(?:-\w+)+\s+\d+/\d+\s+(?:Running|Pending|Succeeded|Failed|Unknown)\s+
@@ -595,29 +518,20 @@ urn:shemas-jetbrains-com
 # kubectl - pods in CrashLoopBackOff
 \w+-[0-9a-f]+-\w+\s+\d+/\d+\s+CrashLoopBackOff\s+
 
-# kubernetes applications
-\.apps/[-\w]+
-
 # kubernetes object suffix
 -[0-9a-f]{10}-\w{5}\s
 
-# kubernetes crd patterns
-^\s*pattern: .*$
-
 # posthog secrets
 ([`'"])phc_[^"',]+\g{-1}
 
 # xcode
 
 # xcodeproject scenes
-(?:Controller|destination|(?:first|second)Item|ID|id)="\w{3}-\w{2}-\w{3}"
+(?:Controller|destination|ID|id)="\w{3}-\w{2}-\w{3}"
 
 # xcode api botches
 customObjectInstantitationMethod
 
-# msvc api botches
-PrependWithABINamepsace
-
 # configure flags
 .* \| --\w{2,}.*?(?=\w+\s\w+)
 
@@ -625,42 +539,23 @@ PrependWithABINamepsace
 \.fa-[-a-z0-9]+
 
 # bearer auth
-(['"])[Bb]ear[e][r] .{3,}?\g{-1}
-
-# bearer auth
-\b[Bb]ear[e][r]:? [-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+.]{3,}
+(['"])Bear[e][r] .*?\g{-1}
 
 # basic auth
-(['"])[Bb]asic [-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{3,}\g{-1}
-
-# basic auth
-: [Bb]asic [-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+.]{3,}
+(['"])Basic [-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{3,}\g{-1}
 
 # base64 encoded content
-#([`'"])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{3,}=\g{-1}
+([`'"])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]+=\g{-1}
 # base64 encoded content in xml/sgml
->[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{3,}=</
+>[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]+=</
 # base64 encoded content, possibly wrapped in mime
-#(?:^|[\s=;:?])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{50,}(?:[\s=;:?]|$)
-# base64 encoded json
-\beyJ[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]+
-# base64 encoded pkcs
-#\bMII[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]+
-
-# uuencoded
-#[!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_]{40,}
-
-# DNS rr data
-#(?:\d+\s+){3}(?:[-+/=.\w]{2,}\s*){1,2}
+(?:^|[\s=;:?])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{50,}(?:[\s=;:?]|$)
 
 # encoded-word
 =\?[-a-zA-Z0-9"*%]+\?[BQ]\?[^?]{0,75}\?=
 
-# numerator
-\bnumer\b(?=.*denom)
-
 # Time Zones
-\b(?:Africa|Atlantic|America|Antarctica|Arctic|Asia|Australia|Europe|Indian|Pacific)(?:/[-\w]+)+
+\b(?:Africa|Atlantic|America|Antarctica|Asia|Australia|Europe|Indian|Pacific)(?:/\w+)+
 
 # linux kernel info
 ^(?:bugs|flags|Features)\s+:.*
@@ -668,22 +563,16 @@ PrependWithABINamepsace
 # systemd mode
 systemd.*?running in system mode \([-+].*\)$
 
-# Lorem
 # Update Lorem based on your content (requires `ge` and `w` from https://github.com/jsoref/spelling; and `review` from https://github.com/check-spelling/check-spelling/wiki/Looking-for-items-locally )
 # grep '^[^#].*lorem' .github/actions/spelling/patterns.txt|perl -pne 's/.*i..\?://;s/\).*//' |tr '|' "\n"|sort -f |xargs -n1 ge|perl -pne 's/^[^:]*://'|sort -u|w|sed -e 's/ .*//'|w|review -
 # Warning, while `(?i)` is very neat and fancy, if you have some binary files that aren't proper unicode, you might run into:
-# ... Operation "substitution (s///)" returns its argument for non-Unicode code point 0x1C19AE (the code point will vary).
-# ... You could manually change `(?i)X...` to use `[Xx]...`
-# ... or you could add the files to your `excludes` file (a version after 0.0.19 should identify the file path)
-(?:(?:\w|\s|[,.])*\b(?i)(?:amet|consectetur|cursus|dolor|eros|ipsum|lacus|libero|ligula|lorem|magna|neque|nulla|suscipit|tempus)\b(?:\w|\s|[,.])*)
+## Operation "substitution (s///)" returns its argument for non-Unicode code point 0x1C19AE (the code point will vary).
+## You could manually change `(?i)X...` to use `[Xx]...`
+## or you could add the files to your `excludes` file (a version after 0.0.19 should identify the file path)
+# Lorem
+(?:\w|\s|[,.])*\b(?i)(?:amet|consectetur|cursus|dolor|eros|ipsum|lacus|libero|ligula|lorem|magna|neque|nulla|suscipit|tempus)\b(?:\w|\s|[,.])*
 
 # Non-English
-# Even repositories expecting pure English content can unintentionally have Non-English content... People will occasionally mistakenly enter [homoglyphs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homoglyph) which are essentially typos, and using this pattern will mean check-spelling will not complain about them.
-#
-# If the content to be checked should be written in English and the only Non-English items will be people's names, then you can consider adding this.
-#
-# Alternatively, if you're using check-spelling v0.0.25+, and you would like to _check_ the Non-English content for spelling errors, you can. For information on how to do so, see:
-# https://docs.check-spelling.dev/Feature:-Configurable-word-characters.html#unicode
 [a-zA-Z]*[ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź][a-zA-Z]{3}[a-zA-ZÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź]*|[a-zA-Z]{3,}[ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź]|[ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź][a-zA-Z]{3,}
 
 # highlighted letters
@@ -696,51 +585,27 @@ systemd.*?running in system mode \([-+].*\)$
 # latex (check-spelling >= 0.0.22)
 \\\w{2,}\{
 
-# American Mathematical Society (AMS) / Doxygen
-TeX/AMS
-
-# File extensions
-#\*\.[+\w]+,
-
 # eslint
 "varsIgnorePattern": ".+"
 
-# nolint
-nolint:\s*[\w,]+
-
 # Windows short paths
-[/\\][^/\\]{5,6}~\d{1,2}(?=[/\\])
-
-# Windows Resources with accelerators
-\b[A-Z]&[a-z]+\b(?!;)
-
-# signed off by
-(?i)Signed-off-by: .*
-
-# cygwin paths
-/cygdrive/[a-zA-Z]/(?:Program Files(?: \(.*?\)| ?)(?:/[-+.~\\/()\w ]+)*|[-+.~\\/()\w])+
+[/\\][^/\\]{5,6}~\d{1,2}[/\\]
 
 # in check-spelling@v0.0.22+, printf markers aren't automatically consumed
 # printf markers
 #(?<!\\)\\[nrt](?=[a-z]{2,})
-# alternate printf markers if you run into latex and friends
+# alternate markers if you run into latex and friends
 #(?<!\\)\\[nrt](?=[a-z]{2,})(?=.*['"`])
 
-# Markdown anchor links
-\(#\S*?[a-zA-Z]\S*?\)
-
 # apache
 a2(?:en|dis)
 
 # weak e-tag
 W/"[^"]+"
 
-# authors/credits
-^\*(?: [A-Z](?:\w+|\.)){2,} (?=\[|$)
-
 # the negative lookahead here is to allow catching 'templatesz' as a misspelling
 # but to otherwise recognize a Windows path with \templates\foo.template or similar:
-#\\(?:necessary|r(?:elease|eport|esolve[dr]?|esult)|t(?:arget|emplates?))(?![a-z])
+#\\(?:necessary|r(?:eport|esolve[dr]?|esult)|t(?:arget|emplates?))(?![a-z])
 # ignore long runs of a single character:
 \b([A-Za-z])\g{-1}{3,}\b
 
@@ -749,36 +614,23 @@ W/"[^"]+"
 
 # Compiler flags (Unix, Java/Scala)
 # Use if you have things like `-Pdocker` and want to treat them as `docker`
-#(?:^|[\t ,>"'`=(#])-(?:(?:J-|)[DPWXY]|[Llf])(?=[A-Z]{2,}|[A-Z][a-z]|[a-z]{2,})
+#(?:^|[\t ,>"'`=(])-(?:(?:J-|)[DPWXY]|[Llf])(?=[A-Z]{2,}|[A-Z][a-z]|[a-z]{2,})
 
 # Compiler flags (Windows / PowerShell)
 # This is a subset of the more general compiler flags pattern.
 # It avoids matching `-Path` to prevent it from being treated as `ath`
-#(?:^|[\t ,"'`=(#])-(?:[DPL](?=[A-Z]{2,})|[WXYlf](?=[A-Z]{2,}|[A-Z][a-z]|[a-z]{2,}))
+#(?:^|[\t ,"'`=(])-(?:[DPL](?=[A-Z]{2,})|[WXYlf](?=[A-Z]{2,}|[A-Z][a-z]|[a-z]{2,}))
 
 # Compiler flags (linker)
 ,-B
 
-# Library prefix
-# e.g., `lib`+`archive`, `lib`+`raw`, `lib`+`unwind`
-# (ignores some words that happen to start with `lib`)
-(?:\b|_)[Ll]ib(?:re(?=office)|)(?!era[lt]|ero|erty|rar(?:i(?:an|es)|y))(?=[a-z])
-
-# iSCSI iqn (approximate regex)
-\biqn\.[0-9]{4}-[0-9]{2}(?:[\.-][a-z][a-z0-9]*)*\b
-
-# WWNN/WWPN (NAA identifiers)
-\b(?:0x)?10[0-9a-f]{14}\b|\b(?:0x|3)?[25][0-9a-f]{15}\b|\b(?:0x|3)?6[0-9a-f]{31}\b
-
 # curl arguments
-\b(?:\\n|)curl(?:\.exe|)(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]{1,2}\b)*(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]{3,})(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]+)*
+\b(?:\\n|)curl(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]{1,2}\b)*(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]{3,})(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]+)*
 # set arguments
-\b(?:bash|sh|set)(?:\s+[-+][abefimouxE]{1,2})*\s+[-+][abefimouxE]{3,}(?:\s+[-+][abefimouxE]+)*
+\bset(?:\s+-[abefimouxE]{1,2})*\s+-[abefimouxE]{3,}(?:\s+-[abefimouxE]+)*
 # tar arguments
 \b(?:\\n|)g?tar(?:\.exe|)(?:(?:\s+--[-a-zA-Z]+|\s+-[a-zA-Z]+|\s[ABGJMOPRSUWZacdfh-pr-xz]+\b)(?:=[^ ]*|))+
 # tput arguments -- https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man5/terminfo.5.html -- technically they can be more than 5 chars long...
 \btput\s+(?:(?:-[SV]|-T\s*\w+)\s+)*\w{3,5}\b
 # macOS temp folders
 /var/folders/\w\w/[+\w]+/(?:T|-Caches-)/
-# github runner temp folders
-/home/runner/work/_temp/[-_/a-z0-9]+

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

@@ -1,24 +1,26 @@
 # See https://github.com/check-spelling/check-spelling/wiki/Configuration-Examples:-excludes
 (?:^|/)(?i)COPYRIGHT
 (?:^|/)(?i)LICEN[CS]E
-(?:^|/)(?i)third[-_]?party/
 (?:^|/)3rdparty/
-(?:^|/)generated/
+(?:^|/)FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/customLanguages/
+(?:^|/)FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/generateLanguagesJson.html
+(?:^|/)FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/index.html
+(?:^|/)FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monaco_languages.json
+(?:^|/)FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monacoSpecialLanguages.js
 (?:^|/)go\.sum$
+(?:^|/)monacoSRC/
 (?:^|/)package(?:-lock|)\.json$
 (?:^|/)Pipfile$
 (?:^|/)power-rename-ui-flags$
 (?:^|/)pyproject.toml
+(?:^|/)requirements(?:-dev|-doc|-test|)\.txt$
 (?:^|/)sample\.qoi$
+(?:^|/)timezones\.json$
 (?:^|/)vendor/
 (?:^|/)WindowsSettings\.json$
-(?:^|/|\b)requirements(?:-dev|-doc|-test|)\.txt$
-(?:|$^ 92.31% - excluded 12/13)/editor/[^/]+$
 /images/launcher/[^/]+$
 /TestFiles/
-[^/]\.cur$
 [^/]\.gcode$
-[^/]\.bgcode$
 [^/]\.rgs$
 \.a$
 \.ai$
@@ -26,10 +28,11 @@
 \.avi$
 \.bmp$
 \.bz2$
-\.cert?$|\.crt$
+\.cer$
 \.class$
 \.coveragerc$
 \.crl$
+\.crt$
 \.csr$
 \.dll$
 \.docx?$
@@ -74,9 +77,7 @@
 \.qm$
 \.s$
 \.sig$
-\.snk$
 \.so$
-\.stl$
 \.svgz?$
 \.sys$
 \.tar$
@@ -93,47 +94,34 @@
 \.xz$
 \.zip$
 ^\.github/actions/spell-check/
-^\.github/workflows/spelling\d*\.yml$
 ^\.gitmodules$
+^\Q.github/workflows/spelling2.yml\E$
 ^\Q.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json\E$
-^\Qdoc/devdocs/localization.md\E$
-^\Qsrc/modules/MouseUtils/MouseJump.Common/NativeMethods/User32/UI/WindowsAndMessaging/User32.SYSTEM_METRICS_INDEX.cs\E$
+^\Q.pipelines/sdl.gdnbaselines\E$
+^\Qinstaller/PowerToysSetup/Settings.wxs\E$
+^\Qsrc/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monaco_languages.json\E$
+^\Qsrc/common/ManagedCommon/ColorFormatHelper.cs\E$
+^\Qsrc/common/notifications/BackgroundActivatorDLL/cpp.hint\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/colorPicker/ColorPickerUI/Assets/ColorPicker/colorPicker.cur\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/colorPicker/ColorPickerUI/Shaders/GridShader.cso\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseUtils/MouseJumpUI/MainForm.resx\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseUtils/MouseJumpUI/NativeMethods/User32/UI/WindowsAndMessaging/User32.SYSTEM_METRICS_INDEX.cs\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmAbout.cs\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmInputCallback.resx\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmLogon.resx\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmMatrix.resx\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmScreen.resx\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/ModuleInterface/generateSecurityDescriptor.h\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/peek/Peek.Common/NativeMethods.txt\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/previewpane/SvgPreviewHandler/SvgHTMLPreviewGenerator.cs\E$
+^\Qsrc/modules/previewpane/UnitTests-StlThumbnailProvider/HelperFiles/sample.stl\E$
+^\Qtools/project_template/ModuleTemplate/resource.h\E$
 ^doc/devdocs/akaLinks\.md$
-^NOTICE\.md$
-^src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/exprtk\.hpp$
-^src/common/ManagedCommon/ColorFormatHelper\.cs$
-^src/common/notifications/BackgroundActivatorDLL/cpp\.hint$
-^src/common/sysinternals/Eula/
-^src/modules/cmdpal/doc/initial-sdk-spec/list-elements-mock-002\.pdn$
-^src/modules/cmdpal/ext/SamplePagesExtension/Pages/SampleMarkdownImagesPage\.cs$
-^src/modules/colorPicker/ColorPickerUI/Shaders/GridShader\.cso$
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-^src/modules/MouseUtils/MouseJumpUI/MainForm\.resx$
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 ^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/.*\.Designer\.cs$
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-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmAbout\.cs$
-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmInputCallback\.resx$
-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmLogon\.resx$
-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmMatrix\.resx$
-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmMessage\.resx$
-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmMouseCursor\.resx$
-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/App/Form/frmScreen\.resx$
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-^src/modules/MouseWithoutBorders/ModuleInterface/generateSecurityDescriptor\.h$
-^src/modules/peek/Peek.Common/NativeMethods\.txt$
-^src/modules/peek/Peek.UITests/TestAssets/4\.qoi$
-^src/modules/powerrename/PowerRenameUITest/testItems/folder1/testCase2\.txt$
-^src/modules/powerrename/PowerRenameUITest/testItems/folder2/SpecialCase\.txt$
-^src/modules/powerrename/PowerRenameUITest/testItems/testCase1\.txt$
-^src/modules/previewpane/SvgPreviewHandler/SvgHTMLPreviewGenerator\.cs$
-^src/modules/previewpane/UnitTests-MarkdownPreviewHandler/HelperFiles/MarkdownWithHTMLImageTag\.txt$
-^src/modules/registrypreview/RegistryPreviewUILib/Controls/HexBox/.*$
-^src/modules/ZoomIt/ZoomIt/ZoomIt\.idc$
-^src/Monaco/
-^tools/project_template/ModuleTemplate/resource\.h$
+^src/modules/previewpane/UnitTests-MarkdownPreviewHandler/HelperFiles/MarkdownWithHTMLImageTag.txt$
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-^src/modules/registrypreview/RegistryPreviewUILib/Controls/HexBox/.*$
-^src/common/CalculatorEngineCommon/exprtk\.hpp$
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.github/actions/spell-check/line_forbidden.patterns

@@ -1,570 +1,119 @@
 # reject `m_data` as VxWorks defined it and that breaks things if it's used elsewhere
 # see [fprime](https://github.com/nasa/fprime/commit/d589f0a25c59ea9a800d851ea84c2f5df02fb529)
 # and [Qt](https://github.com/qtproject/qt-solutions/blame/fb7bc42bfcc578ff3fa3b9ca21a41e96eb37c1c7/qtscriptclassic/src/qscriptbuffer_p.h#L46)
-#\bm_data\b
+# \bm_data\b
 
-# Were you debugging using a framework with `fit()`?
 # If you have a framework that uses `it()` for testing and `fit()` for debugging a specific test,
-# you might not want to check in code where you skip all the other tests.
+# you might not want to check in code where you were debugging w/ `fit()`, in which case, you might want
+# to use this:
 #\bfit\(
 
-# English does not use a hyphen between adverbs and nouns
-# https://twitter.com/nyttypos/status/1894815686192685239
-(?:^|\s)[A-Z]?[a-z]+ly-(?=[a-z]{3,})(?:[.,?!]?\s|$)
-
-# Smart quotes should match
-\s’[^.?!‘’]+’[^.?!‘’]+‘[^.?!‘’]+’|\s‘[^.?!‘’]+’[^.?!‘’]+’[^.?!‘’]+’|\s”[^.?!“”]+”[^.?!“”]+“[^.?!“”]+”|\s“[^.?!“”]+”[^.?!“”]+”[^.?!“”]+”
-
-# Don't use `requires that` + `to be`
-# https://twitter.com/nyttypos/status/1894816551435641027
-\brequires that \w+\b[^.]+to be\b
-
-# A fully parenthetical sentence’s period goes inside the parentheses, not outside.
-# https://twitter.com/nyttypos/status/1898844061873639490
-\([A-Z][a-z]{2,}(?: [a-z]+){3,}\)\.\s
-
-# Complete sentences shouldn't be in the middle of another sentence as a parenthetical.
-(?<!\.)(?<!\betc)\.\),
-
-# Complete sentences in parentheticals should not have a space before the period.
-\s\.\)(?!.*\}\})
-
-# This probably indicates Mojibake https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojibake
-# You probably should try to unbake this content
-Ã(?:Â[¤¶¥]|[£¢])|Ã
-
-# Should be `HH:MM:SS`
-\bHH:SS:MM\b
-
-# Should be `86400` (seconds in a standard day)
-\b84600\b(?:.*\bday\b)
-
-# Should probably be `2006-01-02` (yyyy-mm-dd)
-# Assuming that the time is being passed to https://go.dev/src/time/format.go
-\b2006-02-01\b
-
-# Should probably be `YYYYMMDD`
-\b[Yy]{4}[Dd]{2}[Mm]{2}(?!.*[Yy]{4}[Dd]{2}[Mm]{2}).*$
-
-# Should be `a priori` or `and prior`
-(?i)(?<!posteriori)\sand priori\s
-
-# Should be `a`
-\san (?=(?:[b-df-gj-npqtv-xz]|h(?!our|tml|ttp)|r(?!c\b)|s(?!sh|vg))[a-z])
-
-# Articles generally shouldn't be used without a noun and a verb
-# - Perhaps you're missing a verb between the noun and the second article.
-# - Or, perhaps you should remove the first verb and treat the intervening word as a verb?
-# - In some cases you should add a `,` between the noun and the second article.
-\s(?:an?|the(?! action))\s(?!way|wh|how\b)[A-Za-z][a-z]+[a-qs-z]\s(?:a(?! bit)n?|the)\s
-
-# Should only be one of `a`, `an`, or `the`
-\b(?:(?:an?|the)\s+){2,}\b
-
-# Should be a list `something, a second thing, or a third thing` or `something, a thing to do a thing`
-# -- This rule is experimental, if you find it has a high false-positive rate, please let the maintainer know
-#(?:^|[?!.] )[^()?!;,.]+, a(?:\s+(?!to\b)\w+)+?\s+an?\b
-
-# Should only be `are` or `can`, not both
-\b(?:(?:are|can)\s+){2,}\b
-
-# Should probably be `ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ`
-(?i)(?!ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ)ABC[A-Z]{21}YZ
-
-# Should be `an`
-#(?<!\b[Ii] |\.)\bam\b
-
-# Should be `anymore`
+# s.b. anymore
 \bany more[,.]
 
-# Should be `Ask`
-(?:^|[.?]\s+)As\s+[A-Z][a-z]{2,}\s[^.?]*?(?:how|if|wh\w+)\b
+# s.b. GitHub
+(?<![&*.]|// |\btype )\bGithub\b(?![{)])
 
-# Should be `at one fell swoop`
-# and only when talking about killing, not some other completion
-# Act 4 Scene 3, Macbeth
-# https://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/play_view.php?WorkID=macbeth&Act=4&Scene=3&Scope=scene
-\bin one fell s[lw]?oop\b
+# s.b. GitLab
+(?<![&*.]|// |\btype )\bGitlab\b(?![{)])
 
-# Should be `'`
-(?i)\b(?:(?:i|s?he|they|what|who|you)[`"]ll|(?:are|ca|did|do|does|ha[ds]|have|is|should|were|wo|would)n[`"]t|(?:s?he|let|that|there|what|where|who)[`"]s|(?:i|they|we|what|who|you)[`"]ve)\b
-
-# Should be `background` / `intro text` / `introduction` / `prologue` unless it's a brand or relates to _subterfuge_
-(?i)\bpretext\b
-
-# Should be `bearer`
-\b(?<=the )burden(?= of bad news\b)
-
-# Should be `bona`
-# unless talking about bones
-\bbone(?= fide\b)
-
-# Should be `branches`
-# ... unless it's really about the meal that replaces breakfast and lunch.
-\b[Bb]runches\b
-
-# Should be `briefcase`
-\bbrief-case\b
-
-# Should be `by far` or `far and away`
-\bby far and away\b
-
-# Should be `by and large`
-\bby in large\b
-
-# Should be `bytes`
-# unless talking about sports where a team gets to skip a game, or
-# saying `goodbyes` (even this is questionable)
-(?<!\\)\bbyes\b
-
-# Should be `can, not only ..., ... also...`
-\bcan not only.*can also\b
-
-# Should be `cannot` (or `can't`)
-# See https://www.grammarly.com/blog/cannot-or-can-not/
-# > Don't use `can not` when you mean `cannot`. The only time you're likely to see `can not` written as separate words is when the word `can` happens to precede some other phrase that happens to start with `not`.
-# > `Can't` is a contraction of `cannot`, and it's best suited for informal writing.
-# > In formal writing and where contractions are frowned upon, use `cannot`.
-# > It is possible to write `can not`, but you generally find it only as part of some other construction, such as `not only . . . but also.`
-# - if you encounter such a case, add a pattern for that case to patterns.txt.
-\b[Cc]an not\b(?! only\b)
-
-# Should be `chart`
-(?i)\bhelm\b.*\bchard\b
-
-# Do not use `(click) here` links
-# For more information, see:
-# * https://www.w3.org/QA/Tips/noClickHere
-# * https://webaim.org/techniques/hypertext/link_text
-# * https://granicus.com/blog/why-click-here-links-are-bad/
-# * https://heyoka.medium.com/dont-use-click-here-f32f445d1021
-(?i)(?:>|\[)(?:(?:click |)here|this(?=\]\([^\)]+:/)|link|(?:read |)more(?!</value))(?:</|\]\()
-
-# Including "image of" or "picture of" in alt text is unnecessary.
-\balt=['"](?:an? |)(?:image|picture) of
-
-# Alt text should be short
-\balt=(?:'[^']{126,}'|"[^"]{126,}")
-
-# Should be `effect`
-(?<=\btake )affect\b
-
-# Should be `-endian`
-\b(?i)(?<=big|little) endian\b
-
-# Should be `equals` to `is equal to`
-\bequals to\b
-
-# Should be `ECMA` 262 (JavaScript)
-(?i)\bTS\/EMCA\b|\bEMCA(?: \d|\s*Script)|\bEMCA\b(?=.*\bTS\b)
-
-# Should be `ECMA` 340 (Near Field Communications)
-(?i)EMCA[- ]340
-
-# Should be `fall back`
-\bfallback(?= to)\b
-
-# Should be `for`, `for, to` or `to`
-\b(?:for to|to for)\b
-
-# Should be `GitHub`
-(?<![&*.]|// |\b(?:from|import|type) )\bGithub\b(?![{()])
-
-# Should be `GitLab`
-(?<![&*.]|// |\b(?:from|import|type) )\bGitlab\b(?![{()])
-
-# Should be `heartrending` unless talking about drawing hearts
-\b(?i)heart[- ]rendering\b(?![^.?!]*(?:hearts|quirk))
-
-# Should probably be `https://`...
-# Markdown generally doesn't assume that links are to urls
-\]\(www\.\w
-
-# Should be `intents and purposes`
-(?<=[Ff]or all )intensive purposes\b
-
-# Should be `JavaScript`
+# s.b. JavaScript
 \bJavascript\b
 
-# Should be `macOS` or `Mac OS X` or ...
+# s.b. macOS or Mac OS X or ...
 \bMacOS\b
 
-# Should be `Microsoft`
+# s.b. Microsoft
 \bMicroSoft\b
 
-# Should be `OAuth`
-(?:^|[^-/*$])[ '"]oAuth(?: [a-z]|\d+ |[^ a-zA-Z0-9:;_.()])
-
-# Should be `RabbitMQ`
-\bRabbitmq\b
-
-# Should be `TensorFlow`
-\bTensorflow\b
-
-# Should be `TypeScript`
+# s.b. TypeScript
 \bTypescript\b
 
-# Should be `another`
-\ban[- ]other(?!-)\b
+# s.b. another
+\ban[- ]other\b
 
-# Should be `case-(in)sensitive`
-\bcase (?:in|)sensitive\b
-
-# Should be `coinciding`
-\bco-inciding\b
-
-# Should be `deprecation warning(s)`
+# s.b. deprecation warning
 \b[Dd]epreciation [Ww]arnings?\b
 
-# Should be `greater than`
+# s.b. greater than
 \bgreater then\b
 
-# Should be `has`
-\b[Ii]t only have\b
-
-# Should be `here-in`, `the`, `them`, `this`, `these` or reworded in some other way
-\bthe here(?:\.|,| (?!and|defined))
-
-# Should be `going to bed` or `going to a bad`
-\bgoing to bad(?!-)\b
-
-# Should be `greater than`
-#\bhigher than\b
-
-# Should be `ID` (unless it's a flag/property)
-#(?<![-\.])\bId\b(?![(])
-
-# Should be `in front of`
+# s.b. in front of
 \bin from of\b
 
-# Should be `into`
+# s.b. into
 # when not phrasal and when `in order to` would be wrong:
 # https://thewritepractice.com/into-vs-in-to/
 \sin to\s(?!if\b)
 
-# Should be `use`
-\sin used by\b
-
-# Should be `in-depth` if used as an adjective (but `in depth` when used as an adverb)
-\bin depth\s(?!rather\b)\w{6,}
-
-# Should be `in-flight` or `on the fly` (unless actually talking about airline flights)
-\bon[- ]flight\b(?!=\s+(?:(?:\w{2}|)\d+|availability|booking|computer|data|delay|departure|management|performance|radar|reservation|scheduling|software|status|ticket|time|type|.*(?:hotel|taxi)))
-
-# Should be `is obsolete`
+# s.b. is obsolete
 \bis obsolescent\b
 
-# Should be `it's` or `its`
-(?<![.'])\bits['’]
+# s.b. it's or its
+\bits['’]
 
-# Should be `its`
-\bit's(?= (?:child|only purpose|own(?:er|)|parent|sibling)\b)
+# s.b. opt-in
+(?<!\sfor)\sopt in\s
 
-# Should be `for its` (possessive) or `because it is`
-\bfor it(?:'s| is)\b
-
-# Should be `lends`
-\bleads(?= credence)
-
-# Should be `log in`
-\blogin to the
-
-# Should be `long-standing`
-\blong standing\b
-
-# Should be `lose`
-(?<=\bwill )loose\b
-
-# `apt-key` is deprecated
-# ... instead you should be writing a pair of files:
-# ... * the gpg key added to a distinct key ring file based on your project/distro/key...
-# ... * the sources.list in a district file -- not simply appended to `/etc/apt/sources.list` -- (there is a newer format [DEB822](https://manpages.debian.org/bookworm/dpkg-dev/deb822.5.en.html)) that references the gpg key.
-# Consider:
-# ````sh
-# curl http://download.something.example.com/$DISTRO/Release.key | \
-#     gpg --dearmor --yes --output /usr/share/keyrings/something-distro.gpg
-# echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/something-distro.gpg] http://download.something.example.com/repositories/home:/$DISTRO ./" \
-#     >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/something-distro.list
-# ````
-\bapt-key add\b
-
-# Should be `nearby`
-\bnear by\b
-
-# Should probably be a person named `Nick` or the abbreviation `NIC`
-\bNic\b
-
-# Should be `not supposed`
-\bsupposed not\b
-
-# Should be `Once this` or `On this` or even `One that`. Rarely `One, this`
-[?!.] One this\b
-
-# Should probably be `much more`
-\bmore much\b
-
-# Should be `perform its`
-\bperform it's\b
-
-# Should be `opt-in`
-(?<!\scan|for)(?<!\smust)(?<!\sif)\sopt in\s
-
-# Should be `out-of-date` if acting as an adjective before a noun
-\bout of date(?= \w{3,}\b)
-
-# Should be `less than`
+# s.b. less than
 \bless then\b
 
-# Should be `load balancer`
-\b[Ll]oud balancer
+# s.b. one of
+\bon of\b
 
-# Should be `moot`
-\bmute point\b
-
-# Should be `one of`
-(?<!-)\bon of\b
-
-# Should be `on the other hand`
-\b(?i)on another hand\b
-
-# Reword to `on at runtime` or `enabled at launch`
-# The former if you mean it can be changed dynamically.
-# The latter if you mean that it can be changed without recompiling but not after the program starts.
-\bswitched on runtime\b
-
-# Should be `Of course,`
-[?.!]\s+Of course\s(?=[-\w\s]+[.?;!,])
-
-# Most people only have two hands. Reword.
-\b(?i)on the third hand\b
-
-# Should be `Open Graph`
-# unless talking about a specific Open Graph implementation:
-# - Java
-# - Node
-# - Py
-# - Ruby
-\bOpenGraph\b
-
-# Should be `OpenShift`
-\bOpenshift\b
-
-# Should be `otherwise`
+# s.b. otherwise
 \bother[- ]wise\b
 
-# Should be `; otherwise` or `. Otherwise`
-# https://study.com/learn/lesson/otherwise-in-a-sentence.html
-, [Oo]therwise\b
-
-# Should probably be `Otherwise,`
-(?<=\. )Otherwise\s
-
-# Should be `or (more|less)`
+# s.b. or (more|less)
 \bore (?:more|less)\b
 
-# Should be `or`
-\b(?i)true of .*false\b
-
-# Should be `pale`
-\b(?<=beyond the )pail\b
-
-# Should be reworded.
-# `passthrough` is an adjective
-# `pass-through` could be a noun
-# `pass through` would be a verb phrase
-\b(?i)passthrough(?= an?\b)
-
-# Should be `rather than`
-\brather then\b
-
-# Should be `Red Hat`
-\bRed[Hh]at\b
-
-# Should be `regardless, ...` or `regardless of (whether)`
-\b[Rr]egardless if you\b
-
-# Should be `self-signed`
-\bself signed\b
-
-# Should be `SendGrid`
-\bSendgrid\b
-
-# Should be `set up` (`setup` is a noun / `set up` is a verb)
-\b[Ss]etup(?= (?:an?|the)\b)
-
-# Should be `state`
-\bsate(?=\b|[A-Z])|(?<=[a-z])Sate(?=\b|[A-Z])|(?<=[A-Z]{2})Sate(?=\b|[A-Z])
-
-# Should be `this`
-\b[Tt]oday(?= morning\b)
-
-# Should be `let's` or `let us`
-\b[Ll]ets (?=throw\.)
-
-# Should be `no longer needed`
-\bno more needed\b(?! than\b)
-
-# Should be `<see|look> below for the`
-(?i)\bfind below the\b
-
-# Should be `then any` unless there's a comparison before the `,`
-, than any\b
-
-# Should be `did not exist`
-\bwere not existent\b
-
-# Should be `nonexistent`
+# s.b. nonexistent
 \bnon existing\b
-
-# Should be `nonexistent`
 \b[Nn]o[nt][- ]existent\b
 
-# Should be `our`
-\bspending out time\b
-
-# Should be `@brief` / `@details` / `@param` / `@return` / `@retval`
+# s.b. brief / details/ param / return / retval
 (?:^\s*|(?:\*|//|/*)\s+`)[\\@](?:breif|(?:detail|detials)|(?:params(?!\.)|prama?)|ret(?:uns?)|retvl)\b
 
-# Should be `more than` or `more, then`
-\bmore then\b
-
-# Should be `Pipeline`/`pipeline`
-(?:(?<=\b|[A-Z])p|P)ipeLine(?:\b|(?=[A-Z]))
-
-# Should be `preexisting`
+# s.b. preexisting
 [Pp]re[- ]existing
 
-# Should be `preempt`
+# s.b. preempt
 [Pp]re[- ]empt\b
 
-# Should be `preemptively`
+# s.b. preemptively
 [Pp]re[- ]emptively
 
-# Should be `prepopulate`
-[Pp]re[- ]populate
-
-# Should be `prerequisite`
-[Pp]re[- ]requisite
-
-# Should be `QuickTime`
-\bQuicktime\b
-
-# Should be `recently changed` or `recent changes`
+# s.b. recently changed or recent changes
 [Rr]ecent changed
 
-# Should be `reentrancy`
+# s.b. reentrancy
 [Rr]e[- ]entrancy
 
-# Should be `reentrant`
+# s.b. reentrant
 [Rr]e[- ]entrant
 
-# Should be `room for`
-\brooms for (?!lease|rent|sale)
-
-# Should be `socioeconomic`
-# https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/socioeconomic
-socio-economic
-
-# Should be `strong suit`
-\b(?:my|his|her|their) strong suite\b
-
-# Should probably be `temperatures` unless actually talking about thermal drafts (things birds may fly on)
-\bthermals\b
-
-# Should be `there are` or `they are` (or `they're`)
-(?i)\btheir are\b
-
-# Should be `understand`
+# s.b. understand
 \bunder stand\b
 
-# Should be `URI` or `uri` unless it refers to a person named `Uri` (or a flag)
-#(?<![-\.])\bUri\b(?![(])
-
-# Should be `true`
-(?i)(?<![\[\]()])\brue(?:= or false)
-
-# Should be `it uses is`
-/\bis uses is\b/
-
-# Should be `uses it as`
-(?:^|\. |and )uses is as (?!an?\b|follows|livestock|[^.]+\s+as\b)
-
-# Should be `was`
-\bhas been(?= removed in v?\d)
-
-# Should be `where`
-\bwere they are\b
-
-# Should be `why`
-, way(?= is [^.]*\?)
-
-# should be `vCenter`
-\bV[Cc]enter\b
-
-# Should be `VM`
-\bVm\b
-
-# Should be `walkthrough(s)`
-\bwalk-throughs?\b
-
-# Should be `want`
-\bdon't ant\b
-
-# Should be `we'll`
-\bwe 'll\b
-
-# Should be `week`
-# unless you're really talking about people or pointers
-\bevery weak[.,?!]
-
-# Should be `well`
-\b[Yy]ou(?:'re| are) doing good\b
-
-# Should be `whereas`
-\bwhere as\b
-
-# Should be `WinGet`
-\bWinget\b
-
-# Should be `without` (unless `out` is a modifier of the next word)
-\bwith out\b(?!-)
-
-# Should be `work around`
-\b[Ww]orkaround(?= an?\b)
-
-# Should be `workarounds`
+# s.b. workarounds
 #\bwork[- ]arounds\b
 
-# Should be `workaround`
+# s.b. workaround
 (?:(?:[Aa]|[Tt]he|ugly)\swork[- ]around\b|\swork[- ]around\s+for)
 
-# Should be `worst`
-(?i)worse-case
-
-# Should be `you are not` or reworded
-\byour not\b
-
-# Should be `(coarse|fine)-grained`
+# s.b. (coarse|fine)-grained
 \b(?:coarse|fine) grained\b
 
-# Homoglyph (Cyrillic) should be `A`/`B`/`C`/`E`/`H`/`I`/`I`/`J`/`K`/`M`/`O`/`P`/`S`/`T`/`Y`
-# It's possible that your content is intentionally mixing Cyrillic and Latin scripts, but if it isn't, you definitely want to correct this.
-(?<=[A-Z]{2})[АВСЕНІӀЈКМОРЅТУ]|[АВСЕНІӀЈКМОРЅТУ](?=[A-Z]+(?:\b|[a-z]+)|[a-z]+(?:[^a-z]|$))
+# s.b. neither/nor -- or reword
+#\bnot\b[^.?!"/(]+\bnor\b
 
-# Homoglyph (Cyrillic) should be `a`/`b`/`c`/`e`/`o`/`p`/`x`/`y`
-# It's possible that your content is intentionally mixing Cyrillic and Latin scripts, but if it isn't, you definitely want to correct this.
-[авсеорху](?=[A-Za-z]{2,})|(?<=[A-Za-z]{2})[авсеорху]|(?<=[A-Za-z])[авсеорху](?=[A-Za-z])
+# probably a double negative
+# s.b. neither/nor (plus rewording the beginning)
+\bnot\b[^.?!"/]*\bneither\b[^.?!"/(]*\bnor\b
 
-# Should be `neither/nor` -- or reword
-#(?<!do )\bnot\b([^.?!"/(](?!neither|,.*?,))+\bnor\b
-
-# Should be `neither/nor` (plus rewording the beginning)
-# This is probably a double negative...
-\bnot\b[^.?!"/(]*\bneither\b[^.?!"/(]*\bnor\b
-
-# In English, duplicated words are generally mistakes
-# There are a few exceptions (e.g. "that that").
-# If the highlighted doubled word pair is in:
-# * code, write a pattern to mask it.
-# * prose, have someone read the English before you dismiss this error.
+# In English, it is generally wrong to have the same word twice in a row without punctuation.
+# Duplicated words are generally mistakes.
+# There are a few exceptions where it is acceptable (e.g. "that that").
+# If the highlighted doubled word pair is in a code snippet, you can write a pattern to mask it.
+# If the highlighted doubled word pair is in prose, have someone read the English before you dismiss this error.
 \s([A-Z]{3,}|[A-Z][a-z]{2,}|[a-z]{3,})\s\g{-1}\s

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

@@ -1,41 +1,125 @@
 # See https://github.com/check-spelling/check-spelling/wiki/Configuration-Examples:-patterns
 
-# marker to ignore all code on line
-^.*/\* #no-spell-check-line \*/.*$
-# marker for ignoring a comment to the end of the line
-// #no-spell-check.*$
+# Automatically suggested patterns
+# hit-count: 3011 file-count: 842
+# IServiceProvider / isAThing
+\b(?:I|isA)(?=(?:[A-Z][a-z]{2,})+\b)
 
-# Gaelic
-Gàidhlig
+# hit-count: 2239 file-count: 134
+# hex runs
+\b[0-9a-fA-F]{16,}\b
 
-Ov_erwrite
+# hit-count: 1868 file-count: 1
+# sha-... -- uses a fancy capture
+(\\?['"]|")[0-9a-f]{40,}\g{-1}
 
-# languageHashTable
-"\w+(?:-\w+|)"\s+=\s+@\(".*"\)
+# hit-count: 1100 file-count: 97
+# base64 encoded content, possibly wrapped in mime
+(?:^|[\s=;:?])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]{50,}(?:[\s=;:?]|$)
 
-# Regular expression with `\b`
-\\b(?=[a-z]\S*\{)
+# hit-count: 426 file-count: 165
+# GitHub SHAs (markdown)
+(?:\[`?[0-9a-f]+`?\]\(https:/|)/(?:www\.|)github\.com(?:/[^/\s"]+){2,}(?:/[^/\s")]+)(?:[0-9a-f]+(?:[-0-9a-zA-Z/#.]*|)\b|)
 
-# long lorem
-L"Lorem.*"
+# hit-count: 331 file-count: 117
+# hex digits including css/html color classes:
+(?:[\\0][xX]|\\u|[uU]\+|#x?|\%23)[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*?[a-fA-FgGrR]{2,}[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*(?:[uUlL]{0,3}|[iu]\d+)\b
+
+# hit-count: 275 file-count: 45
+# version suffix <word>v#
+(?:(?<=[A-Z]{2})V|(?<=[a-z]{2}|[A-Z]{2})v)\d+(?:\b|(?=[a-zA-Z_]))
+
+# hit-count: 209 file-count: 97
+# w3
+\bw3\.org/[-0-9a-zA-Z/#.]+
+
+# hit-count: 137 file-count: 38
+# alternate markers if you run into latex and friends
+(?<!\\)\\[nrt](?=[a-z]{2,})(?=.*['"`](?:, "[^{]|\]))
 
 # tabs in c#
 \$"\\t
 
 # Hexadecimal character pattern in code
-\\x[0-9a-fA-F]{4}
-
-fontFamily": ".*"
-
-D[23]D(?=[A-Z][a-z])
-(?<=[a-z])3D(?=[A-Z])
-
-\.monitorId = \{ .*\}
-
-json::value\(L"\S+"
+\\x[0-9a-fA-F][0-9a-fA-F]
 
 # windows line breaks in strings
-\\r\\n(?=[A-Za-z])
+\\r\\n
+
+# hit-count: 104 file-count: 43
+# regex choice
+\(\?:[^)]+\|[^)]+\)
+
+# hit-count: 76 file-count: 28
+# base64 encoded content
+([`'"])[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]+=\g{-1}
+
+# hit-count: 70 file-count: 5
+# Contributor
+\[[^\]]+\]\(https://github\.com/[^/\s"]+/?\)
+
+# hit-count: 28 file-count: 22
+# stackexchange -- https://stackexchange.com/feeds/sites
+\b(?:askubuntu|serverfault|stack(?:exchange|overflow)|superuser).com/(?:questions/\w+/[-\w]+|a/)
+
+# hit-count: 21 file-count: 2
+# Update Lorem based on your content (requires `ge` and `w` from https://github.com/jsoref/spelling; and `review` from https://github.com/check-spelling/check-spelling/wiki/Looking-for-items-locally )
+# grep '^[^#].*lorem' .github/actions/spelling/patterns.txt|perl -pne 's/.*i..\?://;s/\).*//' |tr '|' "\n"|sort -f |xargs -n1 ge|perl -pne 's/^[^:]*://'|sort -u|w|sed -e 's/ .*//'|w|review -
+# Warning, while `(?i)` is very neat and fancy, if you have some binary files that aren't proper unicode, you might run into:
+## Operation "substitution (s///)" returns its argument for non-Unicode code point 0x1C19AE (the code point will vary).
+## You could manually change `(?i)X...` to use `[Xx]...`
+## or you could add the files to your `excludes` file (a version after 0.0.19 should identify the file path)
+# Lorem
+(?:\w|\s|[,.])*\b(?i)(?:amet|consectetur|cursus|dolor|eros|ipsum|lacus|libero|ligula|lorem|magna|neque|nulla|suscipit|tempus)\b(?:\w|\s|[,.])*
+
+# hit-count: 18 file-count: 15
+# microsoft
+\b(?:https?://|)(?:(?:download\.visualstudio|docs|msdn2?|research)\.microsoft|blogs\.msdn)\.com/[-_a-zA-Z0-9()=./%]*
+
+# hit-count: 14 file-count: 5
+# githubusercontent
+/[-a-z0-9]+\.githubusercontent\.com/[-a-zA-Z0-9?&=_\/.]*
+
+# hit-count: 14 file-count: 3
+# node packages
+(["'])\@[^/'" ]+/[^/'" ]+\g{-1}
+
+# hit-count: 10 file-count: 4
+# URL escaped characters
+\%[0-9A-F][A-F]
+
+# hit-count: 9 file-count: 5
+# Wikipedia
+\ben\.wikipedia\.org/wiki/[-\w%.#]+
+
+# hit-count: 6 file-count: 3
+# css url wrappings
+\burl\([^)]+\)
+
+# hit-count: 5 file-count: 3
+# vs devops
+\bvisualstudio.com(?::443|)/[-\w/?=%&.]*
+
+# hit-count: 4 file-count: 3
+# Non-English
+[a-zA-Z]*[ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź][a-zA-Z]{3}[a-zA-ZÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź]*|[a-zA-Z]{3,}[ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź]|[ÀÁÂÃÄÅÆČÇÈÉÊËÌÍÎÏÐÑÒÓÔÕÖØÙÚÛÜÝßàáâãäåæčçèéêëìíîïðñòóôõöøùúûüýÿĀāŁłŃńŅņŒœŚśŠšŜŝŸŽžź][a-zA-Z]{3,}
+
+# hit-count: 4 file-count: 2
+# data url in quotes
+([`'"])data:(?:[^ `'"].*?|)(?:[A-Z]{3,}|[A-Z][a-z]{2,}|[a-z]{3,}).*\g{-1}
+
+# hit-count: 2 file-count: 2
+# mailto urls
+mailto:[-a-zA-Z=;:/?%&0-9+@.]{3,}
+
+# msdn
+\b(?:download\.visualstudio|docs|msdn|learn)\.microsoft\.com/[-_a-zA-Z0-9()=./]*
+aka\.ms/[a-zA-Z0-9]+
+
+# hit-count: 2 file-count: 1
+# While you could try to match `http://` and `https://` by using `s?` in `https?://`, sometimes there
+# YouTube url
+\b(?:(?:www\.|)youtube\.com|youtu.be)/(?:channel/|embed/|user/|playlist\?list=|watch\?v=|v/|)[-a-zA-Z0-9?&=_%]*
 
 # power shell gallery website
 \bpowershellgallery.com/[-_a-zA-Z0-9()=./%]*
@@ -45,199 +129,55 @@ L?(["']|[-<({>]|\b)[0-9a-fA-F]{8}-(?:[0-9a-fA-F]{4}-){3}[0-9a-fA-F]{10,12}(?:\g{
 
 (?:L"[abAB]+", ){3}L"[abAB]+"
 
-\. (?: @[-A-Za-z\d]+\b(?!\.[A-Z]),?)+
-
-auto deviceId = L".*"
-deviceId(?:\.id|) = L".*"
-
-StringComparer.OrdinalIgnoreCase\) \{.*\}
-
-# namespaces
-\b[a-z]+::
-
-"Author": ".+"
-
-(?:Include|Link)=".*?"
-
-# You could ignore `xmlns`, but it's probably better to enforce rules about them...
-#\s(?:xmlns:[a-z]+(?:[A-Z][a-z]+|)=|[a-z]+(?:[A-Z][a-z]+):(?=[a-z]+=))
+# hit-count: 1 file-count: 1
+# marker to ignore all code on line
+^.*/\* #no-spell-check-line \*/.*$
 
 # UnitTests
 \[DataRow\(.*\)\]
 
-# AdditionalDependencies
-<AdditionalDependencies>.*<
-
-# the last line of mimetype="application/x-microsoft.net.object.bytearray.base64" things in .resx files
-^\s*[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]*[-a-zA-Z;:/0-9+][-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]*=$
-
-# Automatically suggested patterns
-
-# hit-count: 5402 file-count: 1339
-# IServiceProvider / isAThing
-(?:(?:\b|_|(?<=[a-z]))[IT]|(?:\b|_)(?:nsI|isA))(?=(?:[A-Z][a-z]{2,})+(?:[A-Z\d]|\b))
-
-# hit-count: 2073 file-count: 842
-# #includes
-^\s*#include\s*(?:<.*?>|".*?")
-
-# hit-count: 1639 file-count: 855
-# C# includes
-^\s*using [^;]+;
-
-# hit-count: 1491 file-count: 693
-# microsoft
-\b(?:https?://|)(?:(?:(?:blogs|download\.visualstudio|docs|msdn2?|research)\.|)microsoft|blogs\.msdn)\.co(?:m|\.\w\w)/[-_a-zA-Z0-9()=./%]*
-
-# hit-count: 398 file-count: 133
-# hex digits including css/html color classes:
-(?:[\\0][xX]|\\u\{?|[uU]\+|#x?|%23|&H)[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*?[a-fA-FgGrR]{2,}[0-9_a-fA-FgGrR]*(?:[uUlL]{0,3}|[iu]\d+)\b
-
-# hit-count: 339 file-count: 146
-# hex runs
-\b[0-9a-fA-F]{16,}\b
-
-# hit-count: 253 file-count: 100
-# GitHub SHAs (markdown)
-(?:\[`?[0-9a-f]+`?\]\(https:/|)/(?:www\.|)github\.com(?:/[^/\s"]+){2,}(?:/[^/\s")]+)(?:[0-9a-f]+(?:[-0-9a-zA-Z/#.]*|)\b|)
-
-# hit-count: 241 file-count: 37
-# version suffix <word>v#
-(?:(?<=[A-Z]{2})V|(?<=[a-z]{2}|[A-Z]{2})v)\d+(?:\b|(?=[a-zA-Z_]))
-
-# hit-count: 141 file-count: 6
-# Contributor / Project
-\[[^\]\s]+\]\(https://github\.com/[^)]+\)(?: -(?: [A-Z]\S+)+|)|\[[^\]]+\]\(https://github\.com/(?:[^/\s"]+/?){1,2}\)
-
-https://github.com/(?:[-\w]+/?){1,2}
-
-# hit-count: 131 file-count: 125
-# Repeated letters
-\b([a-z])\g{-1}{2,}\b
-
-# hit-count: 99 file-count: 97
-# w3
-\bw3\.org/[-0-9a-zA-Z/#.]+
-
-# hit-count: 59 file-count: 11
-# Markdown anchor links
-\(#\S*?[a-zA-Z]\S*?\)
-
-# hit-count: 29 file-count: 23
-# stackexchange -- https://stackexchange.com/feeds/sites
-\b(?:askubuntu|serverfault|stack(?:exchange|overflow)|superuser).com/(?:questions/\w+/[-\w]+|a/)
-
-# hit-count: 24 file-count: 11
-# Library prefix
-# e.g., `lib`+`archive`, `lib`+`raw`, `lib`+`unwind`
-# (ignores some words that happen to start with `lib`)
-(?:\b|_)[Ll]ib(?:re(?=office)|)(?!era[lt]|ero|erty|rar(?:i(?:an|es)|y))(?=[a-z])
-
-# hit-count: 20 file-count: 2
-# Intel intrinsics
-_mm\d*_(?!dd)\w+
-
-# hit-count: 15 file-count: 8
-# Wikipedia
-\ben\.wikipedia\.org/wiki/[-\w%.#]+
-
-# hit-count: 14 file-count: 10
-# vs devops
-\bvisualstudio.com(?::443|)/[-\w/?=%&.]*
-
-# hit-count: 8 file-count: 2
-# copyright
-Copyright (?:\([Cc]\)|)(?:[-\d, ]|and)+(?: [A-Z][a-z]+ [A-Z][a-z]+,?)+
-
-# hit-count: 8 file-count: 1
-# css fonts
-\bfont(?:-family|):[^;}]+
-
-aka\.ms/[a-zA-Z0-9]+
-
-# hit-count: 8 file-count: 1
-# kubernetes crd patterns
-^\s*pattern: .*$
-
-# hit-count: 5 file-count: 3
-# URL escaped characters
-%[0-9A-F][A-F](?=[A-Za-z])
-
-# hit-count: 3 file-count: 3
-# githubusercontent
-/[-a-z0-9]+\.githubusercontent\.com/[-a-zA-Z0-9?&=_\/.]*
-
-# hit-count: 2 file-count: 2
-# medium
-\bmedium\.com/@?[^/\s"]+/[-\w:/*.]+
-
-# hit-count: 2 file-count: 1
-# While you could try to match `http://` and `https://` by using `s?` in `https?://`, sometimes there
-# YouTube url
-\b(?:(?:www\.|)youtube\.com|youtu.be)/(?:channel/|embed/|user/|playlist\?list=|watch\?v=|v/|)[-a-zA-Z0-9?&=_%]*
-
-# hit-count: 2 file-count: 1
-# GitHub actions
-\buses:\s+[-\w.]+/[-\w./]+@[-\w.]+
+# D2D
+D?2D
 
 # hit-count: 1 file-count: 1
-# curl arguments
-\b(?:\\n|)curl(?:\.exe|)(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]{1,2}\b)*(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]{3,})(?:\s+-[a-zA-Z]+)*
+# GHSA
+GHSA(?:-[0-9a-z]{4}){3}
+
+# hit-count: 1 file-count: 1
+# medium
+\bmedium\.com/\@?[^/\s"]+/[-\w]+
+
+# hit-count: 1 file-count: 1
+# kubectl.kubernetes.io/last-applied-configuration
+"kubectl.kubernetes.io/last-applied-configuration": ".*"
 
 # hit-count: 1 file-count: 1
 # tar arguments
 \b(?:\\n|)g?tar(?:\.exe|)(?:(?:\s+--[-a-zA-Z]+|\s+-[a-zA-Z]+|\s[ABGJMOPRSUWZacdfh-pr-xz]+\b)(?:=[^ ]*|))+
 
-# #pragma lib
-^\s*#pragma comment\(lib, ".*?"\)
-
-# UnitTests
-\[DataRow\(.*\)\]
-
-# AdditionalDependencies
-<AdditionalDependencies>.*<
-
-# the last line of mimetype="application/x-microsoft.net.object.bytearray.base64" things in .resx files
-^\s*[-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]*[-a-zA-Z;:/0-9+][-a-zA-Z=;:/0-9+]*=$
-
-RegExp\(@?([`'"]).*?\g{-1}\)|(?:escapes|regEx):\s*(?:/.*/|([`'"]).*?\g{-1})|return/.*?/
+\bSecur32
 
 # Questionably acceptable forms of `in to`
 # Personally, I prefer `log into`, but people object
 # https://www.tprteaching.com/log-into-log-in-to-login/
-\b(?:(?:[Ll]og(?:g(?=[a-z])|)|[Ss]ign)(?:ed|ing)?) in to\b
+\b(?:[Ll]og|[Ss]ign) in to\b
 
 # to opt in
 \bto opt in\b
 
-# pass(ed|ing) in
-\bpass(?:ed|ing) in\b
-
 # acceptable duplicates
 # ls directory listings
-[-bcdlpsw](?:[-r][-w][-SsTtx]){3}[\.+*]?\s+\d+\s+\S+\s+\S+\s+[.\d]+(?:[KMGT]|)\s+
+[-bcdlpsw](?:[-r][-w][-Ssx]){3}\s+\d+\s+\S+\s+\S+\s+\d+\s+
 # mount
 \bmount\s+-t\s+(\w+)\s+\g{-1}\b
 # C types and repeated CSS values
-\s(auto|buffalo|center|div|inherit|long|LONG|none|normal|solid|thin|transparent|very)(?:\s\g{-1})+\s
-# C enum and struct
-\b(?:enum|struct)\s+(\w+)\s+\g{-1}\b
+\s(auto|center|div|inherit|long|LONG|none|normal|solid|thin|transparent|very)(?: \g{-1})+\s
+# C struct
+\bstruct\s+(\w+)\s+\g{-1}\b
 # go templates
 \s(\w+)\s+\g{-1}\s+\`(?:graphql|inject|json|yaml):
 # doxygen / javadoc / .net
-(?:[\\@](?:brief|defgroup|groupname|link|t?param|return|retval)|(?:public|private|\[Parameter(?:\(.+\)|)\])(?:\s+(?:static|override|readonly|required|virtual))*)(?:\s+\{\w+\}|)\s+(\w+)\s+\g{-1}\s
-
-# macOS file path
-(?:Contents\W+|(?!iOS)/)MacOS\b
-
-# Python package registry has incorrect spelling for macOS / Mac OS X
-"Operating System :: MacOS :: MacOS X"
-
-# "company" in Germany
-\bGmbH\b
-
-# IntelliJ
-\bIntelliJ\b
+(?:[\\@](?:brief|groupname|t?param|return|retval)|(?:public|private|\[Parameter(?:\(.+\)|)\])(?:\s+static|\s+override|\s+readonly)*)(?:\s+\{\w+\}|)\s+(\w+)\s+\g{-1}\s
 
 # Commit message -- Signed-off-by and friends
 ^\s*(?:(?:Based-on-patch|Co-authored|Helped|Mentored|Reported|Reviewed|Signed-off)-by|Thanks-to): (?:[^<]*<[^>]*>|[^<]*)\s*$
@@ -250,26 +190,3 @@ _SILENCE_STDEXT_ARR_ITERS_DEPRECATION_WARNING
 
 # ignore long runs of a single character:
 \b([A-Za-z])\g{-1}{3,}\b
-
-# hit-count: 1 file-count: 1
-# Amazon
-\bamazon\.com/[-\w]+/(?:dp/[0-9A-Z]+|)
-
-# hit-count: 3 file-count: 3
-# imgur
-\bimgur\.com/[^.]+
-
-# Process Process (typename varname)
-Process Process
-
-# ZoomIt menu items with accelerator keys
-E&xit
-St&yle
-
-# This matches a relative clause where the relative pronoun "that" is omitted.
-# Example: "Gets or sets the window the TitleBar should configure."
-\bthe\s+\w+\s+the\b
-
-# Usernames with numbers
-# 0x6f677548 is user name but user folder causes a flag
-\bx6f677548\b

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

@@ -1,23 +1,11 @@
 ^attache$
-^bellows?$
+^bellow$
 benefitting
 occurences?
 ^dependan.*
-^develope$
-^developement$
-^developpe
-^Devers?$
-^devex
-^devide
-^Devinn?[ae]
-^devisal
-^devisor
-^diables?$
 ^oer$
 Sorce
 ^[Ss]pae.*
-^Teh$
 ^untill$
 ^untilling$
-^venders?$
 ^wether.*

.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -1,59 +0,0 @@
----
-description: PowerToys AI contributor guidance.
-applyTo: pullRequests
----
-
-# PowerToys - Copilot guide (concise)
-
-This is the top-level guide for AI changes. Keep edits small, follow existing patterns, and cite exact paths in PRs.
-
-# Repo map (1-line per area)
-- Core apps: `src/runner/**` (tray/loader), `src/settings-ui/**` (Settings app)
-- Shared libs: `src/common/**`
-- Modules: `src/modules/*` (one per utility; Command Palette in `src/modules/cmdpal/**`)
-- Build tools/docs: `tools/**`, `doc/devdocs/**`
-
-# Build and test (defaults)
-- Prerequisites: Visual Studio 2022 17.4+, minimal Windows 10 1803+.
-- Build discipline:
-  - One terminal per operation (build -> test). Do not switch or open new ones mid-flow.
-  - After making changes, `cd` to the project folder that changed (`.csproj`/`.vcxproj`).
-  - Use scripts to build, synchronously block and wait in foreground for completion: `tools/build/build.ps1|.cmd` (current folder), `build-essentials.*` (once per brand new build for missing nuget packages).
-  - Treat build exit code 0 as success; any non-zero exit code is a failure. Read the errors log in the build folder (such as `build.*.*.errors.log`) and surface problems.
-  - Do not start tests or launch Runner until the previous step succeeded.
-- Tests (fast and targeted):
-  - Find the test project by product code prefix (for example FancyZones, AdvancedPaste). Look for a sibling folder or one to two levels up named like `<Product>*UnitTests` or `<Product>*UITests`.
-  - Build the test project, wait for exit, then run only those tests via VS Test Explorer or `vstest.console.exe` with filters. Avoid `dotnet test` in this repo.
-  - Add or adjust tests when changing behavior; if skipped, state why (for example comment-only or string rename).
-
-# Pull requests (expectations)
-- Atomic: one logical change; no drive-by refactors.
-- Describe: problem, approach, risk, test evidence.
-- List: touched paths if not obvious.
-
-# When to ask for clarification
-- Ambiguous spec after scanning relevant docs (see below).
-- Cross-module impact (shared enum or struct) not clear.
-- Security, elevation, or installer changes.
-
-# 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`.
-
-# Docs to consult
-- `tools/build/BUILD-GUIDELINES.md`
-- `doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md`
-- `doc/devdocs/core/runner.md`
-- `doc/devdocs/core/settings/readme.md`
-- `doc/devdocs/modules/readme.md`
-
-# Language style rules
-- Always enforce repo analyzers: root `.editorconfig` plus any `stylecop.json`.
-- C# code follows StyleCop.Analyzers and Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.NetAnalyzers.
-- C++ code honors `.clang-format` plus `.clang-tidy` (modernize/cppcoreguidelines/readability).
-- Markdown files wrap at 80 characters and use ATX headers with fenced code blocks that include language tags.
-- YAML files indent two spaces and add comments for complex settings while keeping keys clear.
-- PowerShell scripts use Verb-Noun names and prefer single-quoted literals while documenting parameters and satisfying PSScriptAnalyzer.
-
-# Done checklist (self review before finishing)
-- Build clean? Tests updated or passed? No unintended formatting? Any new dependency? Documented skips?

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

@@ -1,16 +0,0 @@
----
-mode: 'agent'
-model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
-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`.

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

@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
----
-mode: 'agent'
-model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
-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.

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

@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
----
-mode: 'agent'
-model: GPT-5-Codex (Preview)
-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.

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -4,11 +4,10 @@
 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting-->
 ## PR Checklist
 
-- [ ] Closes: #xxx
-<!--  - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) -->
-- [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
+- [ ] **Closes:** #xxx
+- [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
 - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass
-- [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized
+- [ ] **Localization:** All end user facing strings can be localized
 - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
 - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
    - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries
@@ -17,7 +16,7 @@
    - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml)
 - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx
 
-<!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here -->
+<!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed or any additional comments/features here -->
 ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
 
 <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well -->

.github/workflows/automatic-issue-deduplication.yml

@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
-name: Automatic New Issue Deduplication
-on:
-  issues:
-    types: [opened, reopened]
-permissions:
-  models: read
-  issues: write
-concurrency:
-  group: ${{ github.workflow }}-${{ github.event.issue.number }}
-  cancel-in-progress: true
-jobs:
-  deduplicate:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - name: Run Deduplicate Action
-        uses: pelikhan/action-genai-issue-dedup@v0
-        with:
-          github_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          label_as_duplicate: true

.github/workflows/dependency-review.yml

@@ -1,26 +0,0 @@
-# Dependency Review Action
-#
-# This Action will scan dependency manifest files that change as part of a Pull Request,
-# surfacing known-vulnerable versions of the packages declared or updated in the PR.
-# Once installed, if the workflow run is marked as required,
-# PRs introducing known-vulnerable packages will be blocked from merging.
-#
-# As recommended by Microsoft's security guidelines (https://docs.opensource.microsoft.com/security/tsg/actions/#requirements-for-security-hardening-your-own-github-actions), 
-# 3rd-party actions should be pinned to a specific commit hash to prevent supply chain attacks. 
-# This update aligns with best practices; 1st/2nd-party actions is not required hash pinning.
-#
-# Source repository: https://github.com/actions/dependency-review-action
-name: 'Dependency Review'
-on: [pull_request]
-
-permissions:
-  contents: read
-
-jobs:
-  dependency-review:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - name: 'Checkout Repository'
-        uses: actions/checkout@v6
-      - name: 'Dependency Review'
-        uses: actions/dependency-review-action@v4

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

@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-name: Manual Batch Issue Deduplication
-
-on:
-  workflow_dispatch:
-    inputs:
-      issue_numbers:
-        description: "JSON array of issue numbers to deduplicate (e.g. [101,102,103])"
-        required: true
-      since:
-        description: "Only compare against issues created after this date (ISO 8601, e.g. 2019-05-05T00:00:00Z)"
-        required: false
-        default: "2019-05-05T00:00:00Z"
-      label_as_duplicate:
-        description: "Apply duplicate label if duplicates are found (true/false)"
-        required: false
-        default: "true"
-
-permissions:
-  models: read
-  issues: write
-
-jobs:
-  deduplicate:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    strategy:
-      matrix:
-        issue: ${{ fromJson(github.event.inputs.issue_numbers) }}
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout
-        uses: actions/checkout@v6
-
-      - name: Run GenAI Issue Deduplicator
-        uses: pelikhan/action-genai-issue-dedup@v0
-        with:
-          github_token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          github_issue: ${{ matrix.issue }}
-          label_as_duplicate: ${{ github.event.inputs.label_as_duplicate }}
-          

.github/workflows/msstore-submissions.yml

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - name: BODGY - Set up Gnome Keyring for future Cert Auth
         run: |-
-          sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y gnome-keyring
+          sudo apt-get install -y gnome-keyring
           export $(dbus-launch --sh-syntax)
           export $(echo 'anypass_just_to_unlock' | gnome-keyring-daemon --unlock)
           export $(echo 'anypass_just_to_unlock' | gnome-keyring-daemon --start --components=gpg,pkcs11,secrets,ssh)
@@ -39,11 +39,6 @@ jobs:
           echo powerToysInstallerX64Url=$(jq -n "$powerToysSetup" | jq -r '[.[]|select(.name | contains("x64"))][0].browser_download_url') >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
           echo powerToysInstallerArm64Url=$(jq -n "$powerToysSetup" | jq -r '[.[]|select(.name | contains("arm64"))][0].browser_download_url') >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
-      - name: Setup .NET 9.0
-        uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v5
-        with:
-          dotnet-version: '9.0.x'
-
       - uses: microsoft/setup-msstore-cli@v1
 
       - name: Fetch Store Credential

.github/workflows/package-submissions.yml

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 name: WinGet submission on release
+# based off of https://github.com/nushell/nushell/blob/main/.github/workflows/winget-submission.yml
 
 on:
   workflow_dispatch:
@@ -8,31 +9,23 @@ on:
 jobs:
   winget:
     name: Publish winget package
-
-    # winget-create is only supported on Windows
     runs-on: windows-latest
-
-    # winget-create will read the following environment variable to access the GitHub token needed for submitting a PR
-    # See https://aka.ms/winget-create-token
-    env:
-      WINGET_CREATE_GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.PT_WINGET }}
-
-    # Only submit stable releases
-    if: ${{ !github.event.release.prerelease }}
     steps:
       - name: Submit Microsoft.PowerToys package to Windows Package Manager Community Repository
         run: |
-          # Get installer info from GitHub release event
-          $assets = '${{ toJSON(github.event.release.assets) }}' | ConvertFrom-Json
-          $x64UserInstallerUrl = $assets | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysUserSetup.*x64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
-          $x64MachineInstallerUrl = $assets | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysSetup.*x64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
-          $arm64UserInstallerUrl = $assets | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysUserSetup.*arm64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
-          $arm64MachineInstallerUrl = $assets | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysSetup.*arm64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
-          $packageVersion = (${{ toJSON(github.event.release.tag_name) }}).Trim('v')
 
-          # Update package using wingetcreate
-          curl.exe -JLO https://aka.ms/wingetcreate/latest
-          .\wingetcreate.exe update Microsoft.PowerToys `
-            --version $packageVersion `
-            --urls "$x64UserInstallerUrl|user" "$x64MachineInstallerUrl|machine" "$arm64UserInstallerUrl|user" "$arm64MachineInstallerUrl|machine" `
-            --submit
+          $wingetPackage = "Microsoft.PowerToys"
+          $gitToken = "${{ secrets.PT_WINGET }}"
+
+          $github = Invoke-RestMethod -uri "https://api.github.com/repos/Microsoft/PowerToys/releases" 
+
+          $targetRelease = $github | Where-Object -Property name -match 'Release'| Select -First 1
+          $installerUserX64Url = $targetRelease | Select -ExpandProperty assets -First 1 | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysUserSetup.*x64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
+          $installerMachineX64Url = $targetRelease | Select -ExpandProperty assets -First 1 | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysSetup.*x64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
+          $installerUserArmUrl = $targetRelease | Select -ExpandProperty assets -First 1 | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysUserSetup.*arm64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
+          $installerMachineArmUrl = $targetRelease | Select -ExpandProperty assets -First 1 | Where-Object -Property name -match 'PowerToysSetup.*arm64' | Select -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
+          $ver = $targetRelease.tag_name -ireplace '^v'
+
+          # getting latest wingetcreate file
+          iwr https://aka.ms/wingetcreate/latest -OutFile wingetcreate.exe
+          .\wingetcreate.exe update $wingetPackage -s -v $ver -u "$installerUserX64Url|user" "$installerMachineX64Url|machine" "$installerUserArmUrl|user" "$installerMachineArmUrl|machine" -t $gitToken

.github/workflows/spelling2.yml

@@ -34,14 +34,14 @@ name: Spell checking
 #
 #   For background, see: https://github.com/check-spelling/check-spelling/wiki/Feature:-Update-with-deploy-key
 
-# SARIF reporting
+# Sarif reporting
 #
-# Access to SARIF reports is generally restricted (by GitHub) to members of the repository.
+# Access to Sarif reports is generally restricted (by GitHub) to members of the repository.
 #
 # Requires enabling `security-events: write`
 # and configuring the action with `use_sarif: 1`
 #
-#   For information on the feature, see: https://github.com/check-spelling/check-spelling/wiki/Feature:-SARIF-output
+#   For information on the feature, see: https://github.com/check-spelling/check-spelling/wiki/Feature:-Sarif-output
 
 # Minimal workflow structure:
 #
@@ -60,23 +60,23 @@ name: Spell checking
 on:
   push:
     branches:
-      - "**"
+    - "**"
     tags-ignore:
-      - "**"
+    - "**"
   pull_request_target:
     branches:
-      - "**"
+    - "**"
     types:
-      - "opened"
-      - "reopened"
-      - "synchronize"
+    - 'opened'
+    - 'reopened'
+    - 'synchronize'
   issue_comment:
     types:
-      - "created"
+    - 'created'
 
 jobs:
   spelling:
-    name: Check Spelling
+    name: Spell checking
     permissions:
       contents: read
       pull-requests: read
@@ -91,50 +91,52 @@ jobs:
       # note: If you use only_check_changed_files, you do not want cancel-in-progress
       cancel-in-progress: true
     steps:
-      - name: check-spelling
-        id: spelling
-        uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@c635c2f3f714eec2fcf27b643a1919b9a811ef2e # v0.0.25
-        with:
-          config: .github/actions/spell-check
-          suppress_push_for_open_pull_request: ${{ github.actor != 'dependabot[bot]' && 1 }}
-          checkout: true
-          check_file_names: 1
-          spell_check_this: microsoft/PowerToys@main
-          post_comment: 0
-          use_magic_file: 1
-          report-timing: 1
-          warnings: bad-regex,binary-file,deprecated-feature,ignored-expect-variant,large-file,limited-references,no-newline-at-eof,noisy-file,non-alpha-in-dictionary,token-is-substring,unexpected-line-ending,whitespace-in-dictionary,minified-file,unsupported-configuration,no-files-to-check,unclosed-block-ignore-begin,unclosed-block-ignore-end
-          experimental_apply_changes_via_bot: 1
-          use_sarif: 1
-          check_extra_dictionaries: ""
-          dictionary_source_prefixes: >
-            {
-            "cspell": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/check-spelling/cspell-dicts/v20241114/dictionaries/"
-            }
-          extra_dictionaries: |
-            cspell:software-terms/softwareTerms.txt
-            cspell:cpp/stdlib-c.txt
-            cspell:cpp/stdlib-cpp.txt
-            cspell:filetypes/filetypes.txt
-            cspell:php/php.txt
-            cspell:dart/dart.txt
-            cspell:dotnet/dotnet.txt
-            cspell:powershell/powershell.txt
-            cspell:csharp/csharp.txt
-            cspell:python/python/python-lib.txt
-            cspell:node/node.txt
-            cspell:golang/go.txt
-            cspell:npm/npm.txt
-            cspell:fullstack/fullstack.txt
-            cspell:css/css.txt
-            cspell:java/java.txt
-            cspell:typescript/typescript.txt
-            cspell:html/html.txt
-            cspell:r/r.txt
-            cspell:aws/aws.txt
-            cspell:cpp/compiler-msvc.txt
-            cspell:python/common/extra.txt
-            cspell:scala/scala.txt
+    - name: check-spelling
+      id: spelling
+      uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@v0.0.22
+      with:
+        config: .github/actions/spell-check
+        suppress_push_for_open_pull_request: ${{ github.actor != 'dependabot[bot]' && 1 }}
+        checkout: true
+        check_file_names: 1
+        spell_check_this: microsoft/PowerToys@main
+        post_comment: 0
+        use_magic_file: 1
+        warnings: bad-regex,binary-file,deprecated-feature,ignored-expect-variant,large-file,limited-references,no-newline-at-eof,noisy-file,non-alpha-in-dictionary,token-is-substring,unexpected-line-ending,whitespace-in-dictionary,minified-file,unsupported-configuration,no-files-to-check
+        experimental_apply_changes_via_bot: ${{ github.repository_owner != 'microsoft' && 1 }}
+        use_sarif: ${{ (!github.event.pull_request || (github.event.pull_request.head.repo.full_name == github.repository)) && 1 }}
+        extra_dictionary_limit: 20
+        extra_dictionaries:
+          cspell:aws/aws.txt
+          cspell:cpp/src/compiler-clang-attributes.txt
+          cspell:cpp/src/compiler-msvc.txt
+          cspell:cpp/src/lang-keywords.txt
+          cspell:cpp/src/stdlib-c.txt
+          cspell:cpp/src/stdlib-cmath.txt
+          cspell:cpp/src/stdlib-cpp.txt
+          cspell:csharp/csharp.txt
+          cspell:css/dict/css.txt
+          cspell:django/dict/django.txt
+          cspell:dotnet/dict/dotnet.txt
+          cspell:filetypes/filetypes.txt
+          cspell:fullstack/dict/fullstack.txt
+          cspell:golang/dict/go.txt
+          cspell:html/dict/html.txt
+          cspell:java/src/java.txt
+          cspell:java/src/java-terms.txt
+          cspell:k8s/dict/k8s.txt
+          cspell:lorem-ipsum/dictionary.txt
+          cspell:monkeyc/src/monkeyc_keywords.txt
+          cspell:node/dict/node.txt
+          cspell:php/dict/php.txt
+          cspell:powershell/dict/powershell.txt
+          cspell:python/src/common/extra.txt
+          cspell:python/src/python/python.txt
+          cspell:python/src/python/python-lib.txt
+          cspell:scala/dict/scala.txt
+          cspell:software-terms/dict/softwareTerms.txt
+          cspell:swift/src/swift.txt
+          cspell:typescript/dict/typescript.txt
 
   comment-push:
     name: Report (Push)
@@ -142,17 +144,16 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     needs: spelling
     permissions:
-      actions: read
       contents: write
     if: (success() || failure()) && needs.spelling.outputs.followup && github.event_name == 'push'
     steps:
-      - name: comment
-        uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@c635c2f3f714eec2fcf27b643a1919b9a811ef2e # v0.0.25
-        with:
-          config: .github/actions/spell-check
-          checkout: true
-          spell_check_this: microsoft/PowerToys@main
-          task: ${{ needs.spelling.outputs.followup }}
+    - name: comment
+      uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@v0.0.22
+      with:
+        config: .github/actions/spell-check
+        checkout: true
+        spell_check_this: microsoft/PowerToys@main
+        task: ${{ needs.spelling.outputs.followup }}
 
   comment-pr:
     name: Report (PR)
@@ -160,19 +161,18 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     needs: spelling
     permissions:
-      actions: read
       contents: read
       pull-requests: write
     if: (success() || failure()) && needs.spelling.outputs.followup && contains(github.event_name, 'pull_request')
     steps:
-      - name: comment
-        uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@c635c2f3f714eec2fcf27b643a1919b9a811ef2e # v0.0.25
-        with:
-          config: .github/actions/spell-check
-          checkout: true
-          spell_check_this: check-spelling/spell-check-this@prerelease
-          task: ${{ needs.spelling.outputs.followup }}
-          experimental_apply_changes_via_bot: ${{ github.repository_owner != 'microsoft' && 1 }}
+    - name: comment
+      uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@v0.0.22
+      with:
+        config: .github/actions/spell-check
+        checkout: true
+        spell_check_this: check-spelling/spell-check-this@prerelease
+        task: ${{ needs.spelling.outputs.followup }}
+        experimental_apply_changes_via_bot: ${{ github.repository_owner != 'microsoft' && 1 }}
 
   update:
     name: Update PR
@@ -182,19 +182,18 @@ jobs:
       actions: read
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     if: ${{
-      github.repository_owner != 'microsoft' &&
-      github.event_name == 'issue_comment' &&
-      github.event.issue.pull_request &&
-      contains(github.event.comment.body, '@check-spelling-bot apply') &&
-      contains(github.event.comment.body, 'https://')
+        github.repository_owner != 'microsoft' &&
+        github.event_name == 'issue_comment' &&
+        github.event.issue.pull_request &&
+        contains(github.event.comment.body, '@check-spelling-bot apply')
       }}
     concurrency:
       group: spelling-update-${{ github.event.issue.number }}
       cancel-in-progress: false
     steps:
-      - name: apply spelling updates
-        uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@c635c2f3f714eec2fcf27b643a1919b9a811ef2e # v0.0.25
-        with:
-          experimental_apply_changes_via_bot: ${{ github.repository_owner != 'microsoft' && 1 }}
-          checkout: true
-          ssh_key: "${{ secrets.CHECK_SPELLING }}"
+    - name: apply spelling updates
+      uses: check-spelling/check-spelling@v0.0.22
+      with:
+        experimental_apply_changes_via_bot: ${{ github.repository_owner != 'microsoft' && 1 }}
+        checkout: true
+        ssh_key: "${{ secrets.CHECK_SPELLING }}"

.gitignore

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ ClientBin/
 *.publishsettings
 orleans.codegen.cs
 
-# Including strong name files can present a security risk
+# Including strong name files can present a security risk 
 # (https://github.com/github/gitignore/pull/2483#issue-259490424)
 #*.snk
 
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ ImageResizer/tools/**
 # OpenCover UI analysis results
 OpenCover/
 
-# Azure Stream Analytics local run output
+# Azure Stream Analytics local run output 
 ASALocalRun/
 
 # MSBuild Binary and Structured Log
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ ASALocalRun/
 # NVidia Nsight GPU debugger configuration file
 *.nvuser
 
-# MFractors (Xamarin productivity tool) working folder
+# MFractors (Xamarin productivity tool) working folder 
 .mfractor/
 
 # Temp build files
@@ -349,13 +349,7 @@ src/common/Telemetry/*.etl
 /src/modules/powerrename/ui/RCb24464
 
 # Generated installer file for Monaco source files.
-/installer/PowerToysSetupVNext/MonacoSRC.wxs
+/installer/PowerToysSetup/MonacoSRC.wxs
 
 # MSBuildCache
 /MSBuildCacheLogs/
-
-# PowerToys Settings generated search index (legacy location) and obj outputs
-/src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/Assets/Settings/search.index.json
-
-# PowerToysInstaller Build Temp Files
-installer/*/*.wxs.bk

.gitmodules

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

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_abstracted_utils_dll.json

@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+{
+    "Version": "1.0.0",
+    "UseMinimatch": false,
+    "SignBatches": [
+        {
+            "MatchedPath": [
+                "PowerToys.HostsUILib.dll",
+                "PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesUILib.dll",
+                "PowerToys.RegistryPreviewUILib.dll"
+            ],
+            "SigningInfo": {
+                "Operations": [
+                    {
+                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolSign",
+                        "Parameters": [
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "OpusName",
+                                "parameterValue": "Microsoft"
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "OpusInfo",
+                                "parameterValue": "http://www.microsoft.com"
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "FileDigest",
+                                "parameterValue": "/fd \"SHA256\""
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "PageHash",
+                                "parameterValue": "/NPH"
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "TimeStamp",
+                                "parameterValue": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
+                            }
+                        ],
+                        "ToolName": "sign",
+                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                    },
+                    {
+                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolVerify",
+                        "Parameters": [],
+                        "ToolName": "sign",
+                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                    }
+                ]
+            }
+        }
+    ]
+}

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json

@@ -3,243 +3,221 @@
     "UseMinimatch": false,
     "SignBatches": [
         {
-          "MatchedPath": [
-            "*.resources.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\Assets\\Settings\\Scripts\\*.ps1",
+            "MatchedPath": [
+                "*.resources.dll",
+                
+                "WinUI3Apps\\Assets\\Settings\\Scripts\\*.ps1",
 
-            "PowerToys.ActionRunner.exe",
-            "PowerToys.Update.exe",
-            "PowerToys.BackgroundActivatorDLL.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ActionRunner.exe",
+                "PowerToys.Update.exe",
+                "PowerToys.BackgroundActivatorDLL.dll",
+                "Notifications.dll",
+                "os-detection.dll",
+                "PowerToys.exe",
+                "PowerToys.FilePreviewCommon.dll",
+                "PowerToys.Interop.dll",
+                "Tools\\PowerToys.BugReportTool.exe",
+                "WebcamReportTool\\PowerToys.WebcamReportTool.exe",
+                "StylesReportTool\\PowerToys.StylesReportTool.exe",
+                "Telemetry.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ManagedTelemetry.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ManagedCommon.dll",
+                "PowerToys.Common.UI.dll",
+                "PowerToys.Settings.UI.Lib.dll",
+                "PowerToys.GPOWrapper.dll",
+                "PowerToys.GPOWrapperProjection.dll",
+                "PowerToys.AllExperiments.dll",
 
-            "PowerToys.exe",
-            "PowerToys.FilePreviewCommon.dll",
-            "PowerToys.Interop.dll",
-            "Tools\\PowerToys.BugReportTool.exe",
-            "StylesReportTool\\PowerToys.StylesReportTool.exe",
+                "PowerToys.AlwaysOnTop.exe",
+                "PowerToys.AlwaysOnTopModuleInterface.dll",
 
-            "CalculatorEngineCommon.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ManagedTelemetry.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ManagedCommon.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ManagedCsWin32.dll",
-            "PowerToys.Common.UI.dll",
-            "PowerToys.Settings.UI.Lib.dll",
-            "PowerToys.GPOWrapper.dll",
-            "PowerToys.GPOWrapperProjection.dll",
-            "PowerToys.AllExperiments.dll",
-            "LanguageModelProvider.dll",
+                "PowerToys.CmdNotFoundModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.CmdNotFound.dll",
 
-            "Common.Search.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ColorPicker.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ColorPickerUI.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ColorPickerUI.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.AlwaysOnTop.exe",
-            "PowerToys.AlwaysOnTopModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.CropAndLockModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.CropAndLock.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.CmdNotFoundModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerOCRModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerOCR.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerOCR.exe",
 
+                "PowerToys.AdvancedPasteModuleInterface.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.AdvancedPaste.exe",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.AdvancedPaste.dll",
 
-            "PowerToys.ColorPicker.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ColorPickerUI.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ColorPickerUI.exe",
+                "PowerToys.AwakeModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.Awake.exe",
+                "PowerToys.Awake.dll",
 
-            "PowerToys.CropAndLockModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.CropAndLock.exe",
+                "fancyzones.dll",
+                "PowerToys.FancyZonesEditor.exe",
+                "PowerToys.FancyZonesEditor.dll",
+                "PowerToys.FancyZonesEditorCommon.dll",
+                "PowerToys.FancyZonesModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.FancyZones.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.PowerOCRModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PowerOCR.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PowerOCR.exe",
+                "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandler.dll",
+                "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandler.exe",
+                "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.GcodeThumbnailProvider.dll",
+                "PowerToys.GcodeThumbnailProvider.exe",
+                "PowerToys.GcodeThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ManagedTelemetry.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MarkdownPreviewHandler.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MarkdownPreviewHandler.exe",
+                "PowerToys.MarkdownPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MonacoPreviewHandler.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MonacoPreviewHandler.exe",
+                "PowerToys.MonacoPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PdfPreviewHandler.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PdfPreviewHandler.exe",
+                "PowerToys.PdfPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PdfThumbnailProvider.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PdfThumbnailProvider.exe",
+                "PowerToys.PdfThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.powerpreview.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PreviewHandlerCommon.dll",
+                "PowerToys.QoiPreviewHandler.dll",
+                "PowerToys.QoiPreviewHandler.exe",
+                "PowerToys.QoiPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.QoiThumbnailProvider.dll",
+                "PowerToys.QoiThumbnailProvider.exe",
+                "PowerToys.QoiThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.StlThumbnailProvider.dll",
+                "PowerToys.StlThumbnailProvider.exe",
+                "PowerToys.StlThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.SvgPreviewHandler.dll",
+                "PowerToys.SvgPreviewHandler.exe",
+                "PowerToys.SvgPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
+                "PowerToys.SvgThumbnailProvider.dll",
+                "PowerToys.SvgThumbnailProvider.exe",
+                "PowerToys.SvgThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
 
-            "PowerToys.AdvancedPasteModuleInterface.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.AdvancedPaste.exe",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.AdvancedPaste.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.HostsModuleInterface.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.HostsUILib.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Hosts.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Hosts.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.AwakeModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.Awake.exe",
-            "PowerToys.Awake.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithLib.Interop.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithExt.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithUI.exe",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithUI.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithContextMenu.dll",
+                "FileLocksmithContextMenuPackage.msix",
 
-            "PowerToys.FancyZonesEditor.exe",
-            "PowerToys.FancyZonesEditor.dll",
-            "PowerToys.FancyZonesEditorCommon.dll",
-            "PowerToys.FancyZonesModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.FancyZones.exe",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\Peek.Common.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\Peek.FilePreviewer.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.UI.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.UI.exe",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.dll",
 
-            "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandler.dll",
-            "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandler.exe",
-            "PowerToys.GcodePreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.GcodeThumbnailProvider.dll",
-            "PowerToys.GcodeThumbnailProvider.exe",
-            "PowerToys.GcodeThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.BgcodePreviewHandler.dll",
-            "PowerToys.BgcodePreviewHandler.exe",
-            "PowerToys.BgcodePreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.BgcodeThumbnailProvider.dll",
-            "PowerToys.BgcodeThumbnailProvider.exe",
-            "PowerToys.BgcodeThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ManagedTelemetry.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MarkdownPreviewHandler.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MarkdownPreviewHandler.exe",
-            "PowerToys.MarkdownPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MonacoPreviewHandler.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MonacoPreviewHandler.exe",
-            "PowerToys.MonacoPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PdfPreviewHandler.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PdfPreviewHandler.exe",
-            "PowerToys.PdfPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PdfThumbnailProvider.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PdfThumbnailProvider.exe",
-            "PowerToys.PdfThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.powerpreview.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PreviewHandlerCommon.dll",
-            "PowerToys.QoiPreviewHandler.dll",
-            "PowerToys.QoiPreviewHandler.exe",
-            "PowerToys.QoiPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.QoiThumbnailProvider.dll",
-            "PowerToys.QoiThumbnailProvider.exe",
-            "PowerToys.QoiThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.StlThumbnailProvider.dll",
-            "PowerToys.StlThumbnailProvider.exe",
-            "PowerToys.StlThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.SvgPreviewHandler.dll",
-            "PowerToys.SvgPreviewHandler.exe",
-            "PowerToys.SvgPreviewHandlerCpp.dll",
-            "PowerToys.SvgThumbnailProvider.dll",
-            "PowerToys.SvgThumbnailProvider.exe",
-            "PowerToys.SvgThumbnailProviderCpp.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesModuleInterface.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesUILib.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariables.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariables.exe",
 
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.HostsModuleInterface.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.HostsUILib.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Hosts.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Hosts.exe",
+                "PowerToys.ImageResizer.exe",
+                "PowerToys.ImageResizer.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ImageResizerExt.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ImageResizerContextMenu.dll",
+                "ImageResizerContextMenuPackage.msix",
 
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithLib.Interop.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithExt.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithUI.exe",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithUI.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.FileLocksmithContextMenu.dll",
-            "FileLocksmithContextMenuPackage.msix",
+                "PowerToys.KeyboardManager.dll",
+                "KeyboardManagerEditor\\PowerToys.KeyboardManagerEditor.exe",
+                "KeyboardManagerEngine\\PowerToys.KeyboardManagerEngine.exe",
 
-            "WinUI3Apps\\Peek.Common.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\Peek.FilePreviewer.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.UI.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.UI.exe",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\Powertoys.Peek.dll",
+                "PowerToys.Launcher.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerLauncher.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerLauncher.exe",
+                "PowerToys.PowerLauncher.Telemetry.dll",
+                "Wox.dll",
+                "Wox.Infrastructure.dll",
+                "Wox.Plugin.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Calculator\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Calculator.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Folder\\Microsoft.Plugin.Folder.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Indexer\\Microsoft.Plugin.Indexer.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\OneNote\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.OneNote.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\History\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.History.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\PowerToys\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.PowerToys.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Program\\Microsoft.Plugin.Program.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Registry\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Registry.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\WindowsSettings\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WindowsSettings.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Shell\\Microsoft.Plugin.Shell.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Uri\\Microsoft.Plugin.Uri.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\WindowWalker\\Microsoft.Plugin.WindowWalker.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\UnitConverter\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.UnitConverter.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\VSCodeWorkspaces\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.VSCodeWorkspaces.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\Service\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Service.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\System\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.System.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\TimeDate\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.TimeDate.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\ValueGenerator\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.ValueGenerator.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\WebSearch\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WebSearch.dll",
+                "RunPlugins\\WindowsTerminal\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WindowsTerminal.dll",
+                
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolModuleInterface.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolCore.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolUI.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolUI.exe",
 
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesModuleInterface.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariablesUILib.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariables.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.EnvironmentVariables.exe",
+                "PowerToys.FindMyMouse.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseHighlighter.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseJump.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseJump.Common.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MousePointerCrosshairs.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseJumpUI.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseJumpUI.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.ImageResizer.exe",
-            "PowerToys.ImageResizer.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ImageResizerExt.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ImageResizerContextMenu.dll",
-            "ImageResizerContextMenuPackage.msix",
+                "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBorders.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBorders.exe",
+                "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersService.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersService.exe",
+                "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersHelper.dll",
+                "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersHelper.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.LightSwitchModuleInterface.dll",
-            "LightSwitchService\\PowerToys.LightSwitchService.exe",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.NewPlus.ShellExtension.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\NewPlusPackage.msix",
 
-            "PowerToys.KeyboardManager.dll",
-            "KeyboardManagerEditor\\PowerToys.KeyboardManagerEditor.exe",
-            "KeyboardManagerEngine\\PowerToys.KeyboardManagerEngine.exe",
-            "PowerToys.KeyboardManagerEditorLibraryWrapper.dll",
+                "PowerAccent.Core.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerAccent.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerAccent.exe",
+                "PowerToys.PowerAccentModuleInterface.dll",
+                "PowerToys.PowerAccentKeyboardService.dll",
 
-            "PowerToys.Launcher.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PowerLauncher.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PowerLauncher.exe",
-            "PowerToys.PowerLauncher.Telemetry.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRenameExt.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRename.exe",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRenameContextMenu.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerRenameContextMenuPackage.msix",
 
-            "Wox.Infrastructure.dll",
-            "Wox.Plugin.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Calculator\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Calculator.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Folder\\Microsoft.Plugin.Folder.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Indexer\\Microsoft.Plugin.Indexer.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\OneNote\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.OneNote.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\History\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.History.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\PowerToys\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.PowerToys.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Program\\Microsoft.Plugin.Program.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Registry\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Registry.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\WindowsSettings\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WindowsSettings.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Shell\\Microsoft.Plugin.Shell.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Uri\\Microsoft.Plugin.Uri.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\WindowWalker\\Microsoft.Plugin.WindowWalker.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\UnitConverter\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.UnitConverter.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\VSCodeWorkspaces\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.VSCodeWorkspaces.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\Service\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Service.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\System\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.System.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\TimeDate\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.TimeDate.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\ValueGenerator\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.ValueGenerator.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\WebSearch\\Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WebSearch.dll",
-            "RunPlugins\\WindowsTerminal\\Microsoft.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WindowsTerminal.dll",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesSnapshotTool.exe",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncher.exe",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesWindowArranger.exe",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesEditor.exe",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesEditor.dll",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncherUI.exe",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncherUI.dll",
+                "PowerToys.WorkspacesModuleInterface.dll",
 
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolModuleInterface.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolCore.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolUI.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.MeasureToolUI.exe",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreviewExt.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreviewUILib.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreview.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreview.exe",
 
-            "PowerToys.FindMyMouse.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseHighlighter.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseJump.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseJump.Common.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MousePointerCrosshairs.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseJumpUI.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseJumpUI.exe",
-            "PowerToys.CursorWrap.dll",
+                "PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe",
+                "PowerToys.ShortcutGuideModuleInterface.dll",
 
-            "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBorders.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBorders.exe",
-            "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersService.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersService.exe",
-            "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersHelper.dll",
-            "PowerToys.MouseWithoutBordersHelper.exe",
+                "PowerToys.VideoConferenceModule.dll",
+                "PowerToys.VideoConferenceProxyFilter_x86.dll",
+                "PowerToys.VideoConferenceProxyFilter_x64.dll",
+                "PowerToys.VideoConferenceProxyFilter_arm64.dll",
 
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.NewPlus.ShellExtension.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\NewPlusPackage.msix",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.NewPlus.ShellExtension.win10.dll",
-
-            "PowerAccent.Core.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PowerAccent.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PowerAccent.exe",
-            "PowerToys.PowerAccentModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.PowerAccentKeyboardService.dll",
-
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRenameExt.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRename.exe",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.PowerRenameContextMenu.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerRenameContextMenuPackage.msix",
-
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesSnapshotTool.exe",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncher.exe",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesWindowArranger.exe",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesEditor.exe",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesEditor.dll",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncherUI.exe",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncherUI.dll",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.WorkspacesCsharpLibrary.dll",
-
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreviewExt.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreviewUILib.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreview.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.RegistryPreview.exe",
-
-            "PowerToys.ShortcutGuide.exe",
-            "PowerToys.ShortcutGuideModuleInterface.dll",
-
-            "PowerToys.ZoomIt.exe",
-            "PowerToys.ZoomItModuleInterface.dll",
-            "PowerToys.ZoomItSettingsInterop.dll",
-
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Settings.dll",
-            "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Settings.exe",
-
-            "PowerToys.CmdPalModuleInterface.dll",
-            "CmdPalKeyboardService.dll",
-            "*Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_*.msix",
-
-            "PowerToys.DSC.dll",
-            "PowerToys.DSC.exe",
-
-            "PowerToysSparse.msix"
-          ],
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Settings.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Settings.exe"
+            ],
             "SigningInfo": {
                 "Operations": [
                     {
@@ -290,32 +268,41 @@
                 "Mono.Cecil.Pdb.dll",
                 "Mono.Cecil.Rocks.dll",
                 "Newtonsoft.Json.dll",
-                "CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.TitleBar.dll",
-                "CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.OpacityMaskView.dll",
-
+                "Newtonsoft.Json.Bson.dll",
                 "NLog.dll",
                 "HtmlAgilityPack.dll",
                 "Markdig.Signed.dll",
                 "HelixToolkit.dll",
                 "HelixToolkit.Core.Wpf.dll",
                 "Mages.Core.dll",
-
+                "JetBrains.Annotations.dll",
                 "NLog.Extensions.Logging.dll",
-
+                "getfilesiginforedist.dll",
                 "concrt140_app.dll",
                 "msvcp140_1_app.dll",
                 "msvcp140_2_app.dll",
                 "msvcp140_app.dll",
-                "Namotion.Reflection.dll",
-                "NJsonSchema.Annotations.dll",
-                "NJsonSchema.dll",
                 "vcamp140_app.dll",
                 "vccorlib140_app.dll",
                 "vcomp140_app.dll",
                 "vcruntime140_1_app.dll",
                 "vcruntime140_app.dll",
-
+                "WinUI3Apps\\CommunityToolkit.Labs.WinUI.SettingsControls.dll",
                 "UnicodeInformation.dll",
+                "Vanara.Core.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.ComCtl32.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Cryptography.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Gdi32.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Kernel32.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Ole.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Rpc.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Security.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Shared.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.Shell32.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.ShlwApi.dll",
+                "Vanara.PInvoke.User32.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\clrcompression.dll",
+                "WinUI3Apps\\Microsoft.Graphics.Canvas.Interop.dll",
                 "Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Core.dll",
                 "Microsoft.Web.WebView2.WinForms.dll",
                 "Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Wpf.dll",
@@ -334,23 +321,8 @@
                 "WinUI3Apps\\ReverseMarkdown.dll",
                 "WinUI3Apps\\SharpCompress.dll",
                 "WinUI3Apps\\ZstdSharp.dll",
-                "CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.MarkdownTextBlock.dll",
-                "WinUI3Apps\\CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.MarkdownTextBlock.dll",
-                "Markdig.dll",
-                "WinUI3Apps\\Markdig.dll",
-                "RomanNumerals.dll",
-                "WinUI3Apps\\RomanNumerals.dll",
-                "TestableIO.System.IO.Abstractions.dll",
-                "WinUI3Apps\\TestableIO.System.IO.Abstractions.dll",
-                "TestableIO.System.IO.Abstractions.Wrappers.dll",
-                "WinUI3Apps\\TestableIO.System.IO.Abstractions.Wrappers.dll",
-                "WinUI3Apps\\OpenAI.dll",
-                "Testably.Abstractions.FileSystem.Interface.dll",
-                "WinUI3Apps\\Testably.Abstractions.FileSystem.Interface.dll",
                 "ColorCode.Core.dll", 
-                "Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Connectors.Ollama.dll",
-                "OllamaSharp.dll",
-
+                "ColorCode.UWP.dll",
                 "UnitsNet.dll",
                 "UtfUnknown.dll",
                 "Wpf.Ui.dll"

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_installer.json

@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+{
+    "Version": "1.0.0",
+    "UseMinimatch": false,
+    "SignBatches": [
+        {
+            "MatchedPath": [
+                "PowerToysSetupCustomActions.dll",
+                "PowerToys*Setup-*.exe",
+                "PowerToys*Setup-*.msi"
+            ],
+            "SigningInfo": {
+                "Operations": [
+                    {
+                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolSign",
+                        "Parameters": [
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "OpusName",
+                                "parameterValue": "Microsoft"
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "OpusInfo",
+                                "parameterValue": "http://www.microsoft.com"
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "FileDigest",
+                                "parameterValue": "/fd \"SHA256\""
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "PageHash",
+                                "parameterValue": "/NPH"
+                            },
+                            {
+                                "parameterName": "TimeStamp",
+                                "parameterValue": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
+                            }
+                        ],
+                        "ToolName": "sign",
+                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                    },
+                    {
+                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolVerify",
+                        "Parameters": [],
+                        "ToolName": "sign",
+                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                    }
+                ]
+            }
+        }
+    ]
+}

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_sdk.json

@@ -1,108 +0,0 @@
-{
-    "Version": "1.0.0",
-    "UseMinimatch": false,
-    "SignBatches": [
-        {
-            "MatchedPath": [
-                "Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit.dll"
-            ],
-            "SigningInfo": {
-                "Operations": [
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-233904-SN",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "StrongNameSign",
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0",
-                        "Parameters": []
-                    },
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-233904-SN",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "StrongNameVerify",
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0",
-                        "Parameters": []
-                    },
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolSign",
-                        "Parameters": [
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "OpusName",
-                                "parameterValue": "Microsoft"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "OpusInfo",
-                                "parameterValue": "http://www.microsoft.com"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "FileDigest",
-                                "parameterValue": "/fd \"SHA256\""
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "PageHash",
-                                "parameterValue": "/NPH"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "TimeStamp",
-                                "parameterValue": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
-                            }
-                        ],
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                    },
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolVerify",
-                        "Parameters": [],
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                    }
-                ]
-            }
-        },
-        {
-            "MatchedPath": [
-                "Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.dll"
-            ],
-            "SigningInfo": {
-                "Operations": [
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolSign",
-                        "Parameters": [
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "OpusName",
-                                "parameterValue": "Microsoft"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "OpusInfo",
-                                "parameterValue": "http://www.microsoft.com"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "FileDigest",
-                                "parameterValue": "/fd \"SHA256\""
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "PageHash",
-                                "parameterValue": "/NPH"
-                            },
-                            {
-                                "parameterName": "TimeStamp",
-                                "parameterValue": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
-                            }
-                        ],
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                    },
-                    {
-                        "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                        "OperationSetCode": "SigntoolVerify",
-                        "Parameters": [],
-                        "ToolName": "sign",
-                        "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                    }
-                ]
-            }
-        }
-    ]
-}

.pipelines/ESRPSigning_vcm.json

@@ -4,8 +4,7 @@
     "SignBatches": [
         {
             "MatchedPath": [
-                "*.dll",
-                "*.exe"                
+                "PowerToys.VideoConferenceProxyFilter_x86.dll"
             ],
             "SigningInfo": {
                 "Operations": [

.pipelines/UpdateVersions.ps1

@@ -1,167 +0,0 @@
-Param(
-  # Using the default value of 1.7 for winAppSdkVersionNumber and useExperimentalVersion as false
-  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=1)]
-  [string]$winAppSdkVersionNumber = "1.7",
-
-  # When the pipeline calls the PS1 file, the passed parameters are converted to string type
-  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=2)]
-  [boolean]$useExperimentalVersion = $False,
-
-  # Root folder Path for processing
-  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=3)]
-  [string]$rootPath = $(Split-Path -Parent (Split-Path -Parent $MyInvocation.MyCommand.Path)),
-
-  # Root folder Path for processing
-  [Parameter(Mandatory=$False,Position=4)]
-  [string]$sourceLink = "https://microsoft.pkgs.visualstudio.com/ProjectReunion/_packaging/Project.Reunion.nuget.internal/nuget/v3/index.json"
-)
-
-function Update-NugetConfig {
-    param (
-        [string]$filePath = [System.IO.Path]::Combine($rootPath, "nuget.config")
-    )
-
-    Write-Host "Updating nuget.config file"
-    [xml]$xml = Get-Content -Path $filePath
-
-    # Add localpackages source into nuget.config
-    $packageSourcesNode = $xml.configuration.packageSources
-    $addNode = $xml.CreateElement("add")
-    $addNode.SetAttribute("key", "localpackages")
-    $addNode.SetAttribute("value", "localpackages")
-    $packageSourcesNode.AppendChild($addNode) | Out-Null
-
-    # Remove <packageSourceMapping> tag and its content
-    $packageSourceMappingNode = $xml.configuration.packageSourceMapping
-    if ($packageSourceMappingNode) {
-        $xml.configuration.RemoveChild($packageSourceMappingNode) | Out-Null
-    }
-
-    # print nuget.config after modification
-    $xml.OuterXml
-    # Save the modified nuget.config file
-    $xml.Save($filePath)
-}
-
-function Read-FileWithEncoding {
-    param (
-        [string]$Path
-    )
-
-    $reader = New-Object System.IO.StreamReader($Path, $true)  # auto-detect encoding
-    $content = $reader.ReadToEnd()
-    $encoding = $reader.CurrentEncoding
-    $reader.Close()
-
-    return [PSCustomObject]@{
-        Content  = $content
-        Encoding = $encoding
-    }
-}
-
-function Write-FileWithEncoding {
-    param (
-        [string]$Path,
-        [string]$Content,
-        [System.Text.Encoding]$Encoding
-    )
-
-    $writer = New-Object System.IO.StreamWriter($Path, $false, $Encoding)
-    $writer.Write($Content)
-    $writer.Close()
-}
-
-# Execute nuget list and capture the output
-if ($useExperimentalVersion) {
-    # The nuget list for experimental versions will cost more time
-    # So, we will not use -AllVersions to wast time
-    # But it can only get the latest experimental version
-    Write-Host "Fetching WindowsAppSDK with experimental versions"
-    $nugetOutput = nuget list Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK `
-        -Source  $sourceLink `
-        -Prerelease
-    # Filter versions based on the specified version prefix
-    $escapedVersionNumber = [regex]::Escape($winAppSdkVersionNumber)
-    $filteredVersions = $nugetOutput | Where-Object { $_ -match "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK $escapedVersionNumber\." }
-    $latestVersions = $filteredVersions
-} else {
-    Write-Host "Fetching stable WindowsAppSDK versions for $winAppSdkVersionNumber"
-    $nugetOutput = nuget list Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK `
-        -Source $sourceLink `
-        -AllVersions
-    # Filter versions based on the specified version prefix
-    $escapedVersionNumber = [regex]::Escape($winAppSdkVersionNumber)
-    $filteredVersions = $nugetOutput | Where-Object { $_ -match "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK $escapedVersionNumber\." }
-    $latestVersions = $filteredVersions | Sort-Object { [version]($_ -split ' ')[1] } -Descending | Select-Object -First 1
-}
-
-Write-Host "Latest versions found: $latestVersions"
-# Extract the latest version number from the output
-$latestVersion = $latestVersions -split "`n" | `
-    Select-String -Pattern 'Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK\s*([0-9]+\.[0-9]+\.[0-9]+-*[a-zA-Z0-9]*)' | `
-    ForEach-Object { $_.Matches[0].Groups[1].Value } | `
-    Sort-Object -Descending | `
-    Select-Object -First 1
-
-if ($latestVersion) {
-    $WinAppSDKVersion = $latestVersion
-    Write-Host "Extracted version: $WinAppSDKVersion"
-    Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=WinAppSDKVersion]$WinAppSDKVersion"
-} else {
-    Write-Host "Failed to extract version number from nuget list output"
-    exit 1
-}
-
-# Update packages.config files
-Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse packages.config | ForEach-Object {
-    $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
-    $content = $file.Content
-    if ($content -match 'package id="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"') {
-        $newVersionString = 'package id="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" version="' + $WinAppSDKVersion + '"'
-        $oldVersionString = 'package id="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" version="[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*"'
-        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
-        Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
-        Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName 
-    }
-}
-
-# Update Directory.Packages.props file
-Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse "Directory.Packages.props" | ForEach-Object {
-    $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
-    $content = $file.Content
-    if ($content -match '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"') {
-        $newVersionString = '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="' + $WinAppSDKVersion + '" />'
-        $oldVersionString = '<PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*" />'
-        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
-        Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
-        Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName
-    }
-}
-
-# Update .vcxproj files
-Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse *.vcxproj | ForEach-Object {
-    $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
-    $content = $file.Content
-    if ($content -match '\\Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.') {
-        $newVersionString = '\Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.' + $WinAppSDKVersion
-        $oldVersionString = '\\Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK.(?=[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*\d)[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*'    #positive lookahead for at least a digit
-        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
-        Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
-        Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName
-    }
-}
-
-# Update .csproj files
-Get-ChildItem -Path $rootPath -Recurse *.csproj | ForEach-Object {
-    $file = Read-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName
-    $content = $file.Content
-    if ($content -match 'PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"') {
-        $newVersionString = 'PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="'+ $WinAppSDKVersion + '"'
-        $oldVersionString = 'PackageReference Include="Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK" Version="[-.0-9a-zA-Z]*"'
-        $content = $content -replace $oldVersionString, $newVersionString
-        Write-FileWithEncoding -Path $_.FullName -Content $content -Encoding $file.encoding
-        Write-Host "Modified " $_.FullName 
-    }
-}
-
-Update-NugetConfig

.pipelines/applyXamlStyling.ps1

@@ -41,9 +41,6 @@ Write-Output ""
 Write-Output "Restoring dotnet tools..."
 dotnet tool restore --disable-parallel --no-cache
 
-# Use Regex syntax
-$PathExcludes = "(\\obj\\)|(\\bin\\)|(\\x64\\)|(\\Generated Files\\PowerRenameXAML\\)|(\\RegistryPreviewUILib\\Controls\\HexBox\\)"
-
 if (-not $Passive)
 {
     # Look for unstaged changed files by default
@@ -90,7 +87,7 @@ if (-not $Passive)
     }
 
     Write-Output "Running Git Diff: $gitDiffCommand"
-    $files = Invoke-Expression $gitDiffCommand | Select-String -Pattern "\.xaml$" | Where-Object { $_ -notmatch $PathExcludes }
+    $files = Invoke-Expression $gitDiffCommand | Select-String -Pattern "\.xaml$"
 
     if (-not $Passive -and -not $Main -and -not $Unstaged -and -not $Staged -and -not $LastCommit)
     {
@@ -100,7 +97,7 @@ if (-not $Passive)
 
     if ($files.count -gt 0)
     {
-        dotnet tool run xstyler -c "$PSScriptRoot\..\src\Settings.XamlStyler" -f $files
+        dotnet tool run xstyler -c "$PSScriptRoot\..\Settings.XamlStyler" -f $files
     }
     else
     {
@@ -110,11 +107,11 @@ if (-not $Passive)
 else 
 {
     Write-Output "Checking all files (passively)"
-    $files = Get-ChildItem -Path "$PSScriptRoot\..\src\*.xaml" -Recurse | Select-Object -ExpandProperty FullName | Where-Object { $_ -notmatch $PathExcludes }
+    $files = Get-ChildItem -Path "$PSScriptRoot\..\src\*.xaml" -Recurse | Select-Object -ExpandProperty FullName | Where-Object { $_ -notmatch "(\\obj\\)|(\\bin\\)|(\\x64\\)|(\\Generated Files\\PowerRenameXAML\\)" }
 
     if ($files.count -gt 0)
     {
-        dotnet tool run xstyler -p -c "$PSScriptRoot\..\src\Settings.XamlStyler" -f $files
+        dotnet tool run xstyler -p -c "$PSScriptRoot\..\Settings.XamlStyler" -f $files
 
         if ($lastExitCode -eq 1)
         {

.pipelines/generateDscManifests.ps1

@@ -1,95 +0,0 @@
-[CmdletBinding()]
-param(
-    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
-    [string]$BuildPlatform,
-
-    [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
-    [string]$BuildConfiguration,
-
-    [Parameter()]
-    [string]$RepoRoot = (Get-Location).Path
-)
-
-$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
-
-function Resolve-PlatformDirectory {
-    param(
-        [string]$Root,
-        [string]$Platform
-    )
-
-    $normalized = $Platform.Trim()
-    $candidates = @()
-    $candidates += Join-Path $Root $normalized
-    $candidates += Join-Path $Root ($normalized.ToUpperInvariant())
-    $candidates += Join-Path $Root ($normalized.ToLowerInvariant())
-    $candidates = $candidates | Where-Object { -not [string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($_) } | Select-Object -Unique
-
-    foreach ($candidate in $candidates) {
-        if (Test-Path $candidate) {
-            return $candidate
-        }
-    }
-
-    return $candidates[0]
-}
-
-Write-Host "Repo root: $RepoRoot"
-Write-Host "Requested build platform: $BuildPlatform"
-Write-Host "Requested configuration: $BuildConfiguration"
-
-# Always use x64 PowerToys.DSC.exe since CI/CD machines are x64
-$exePlatform = 'x64'
-$exeRoot = Resolve-PlatformDirectory -Root $RepoRoot -Platform $exePlatform
-$exeOutputDir = Join-Path $exeRoot $BuildConfiguration
-$exePath = Join-Path $exeOutputDir 'PowerToys.DSC.exe'
-
-Write-Host "Using x64 PowerToys.DSC.exe to generate DSC manifests for $BuildPlatform build"
-
-if (-not (Test-Path $exePath)) {
-    throw "PowerToys.DSC.exe not found at '$exePath'. Make sure it has been built first."
-}
-
-Write-Host "Using PowerToys.DSC.exe at '$exePath'."
-
-# Output DSC manifests to the target build platform directory (x64, ARM64, etc.)
-$outputRoot = Resolve-PlatformDirectory -Root $RepoRoot -Platform $BuildPlatform
-if (-not (Test-Path $outputRoot)) {
-    Write-Host "Creating missing platform output root at '$outputRoot'."
-    New-Item -Path $outputRoot -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
-}
-
-$outputDir = Join-Path $outputRoot $BuildConfiguration
-if (-not (Test-Path $outputDir)) {
-    Write-Host "Creating missing configuration output directory at '$outputDir'."
-    New-Item -Path $outputDir -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
-}
-
-# DSC v3 manifests go to DSCModules subfolder
-$dscOutputDir = Join-Path $outputDir 'DSCModules'
-if (-not (Test-Path $dscOutputDir)) {
-    Write-Host "Creating DSCModules subfolder at '$dscOutputDir'."
-    New-Item -Path $dscOutputDir -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
-}
-
-Write-Host "DSC manifests will be generated to: '$dscOutputDir'"
-
-Write-Host "Cleaning previously generated DSC manifest files from '$dscOutputDir'."
-Get-ChildItem -Path $dscOutputDir -Filter 'microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Remove-Item -Force
-
-$arguments = @('manifest', '--resource', 'settings', '--outputDir', $dscOutputDir)
-Write-Host "Invoking DSC manifest generator: '$exePath' $($arguments -join ' ')"
-& $exePath @arguments
-if ($LASTEXITCODE -ne 0) {
-    throw "PowerToys.DSC.exe exited with code $LASTEXITCODE"
-}
-
-$generatedFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $dscOutputDir -Filter 'microsoft.powertoys.*.settings.dsc.resource.json' -ErrorAction Stop
-if ($generatedFiles.Count -eq 0) {
-    throw "No DSC manifest files were generated in '$dscOutputDir'."
-}
-
-Write-Host "Generated $($generatedFiles.Count) DSC manifest file(s):"
-foreach ($file in $generatedFiles) {
-    Write-Host "  - $($file.FullName)"
-}

.pipelines/installPowertoys.ps1

@@ -1,46 +0,0 @@
-param(
-    [Parameter()]
-    [ValidateSet("Machine", "PerUser")]
-    [string]$InstallMode = "Machine"
-)
-
-$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'
-
-# Get artifact path
-$ArtifactPath = $ENV:BUILD_ARTIFACTSTAGINGDIRECTORY
-if (-not $ArtifactPath) {
-    throw "BUILD_ARTIFACTSTAGINGDIRECTORY environment variable not set"
-}
-
-# Since we only download PowerToysSetup-*.exe files, we can directly find it
-$Installer = Get-ChildItem -Path $ArtifactPath -Filter 'PowerToys*.exe' | Select-Object -First 1
-
-if (-not $Installer) {
-    throw "PowerToys installer not found"
-}
-
-Write-Host "Installing PowerToys: $($Installer.Name)"
-
-# Install PowerToys
-$Process = Start-Process -Wait -FilePath $Installer.FullName -ArgumentList "/passive", "/norestart" -PassThru -NoNewWindow
-
-if ($Process.ExitCode -eq 0 -or $Process.ExitCode -eq 3010) {
-    Write-Host "✅ PowerToys installation completed successfully"
-} else {
-    throw "PowerToys installation failed with exit code: $($Process.ExitCode)"
-}
-
-# Verify installation
-if ($InstallMode -eq "PerUser") {
-    if (Test-Path "${env:LOCALAPPDATA}\PowerToys\PowerToys.exe") {
-        Write-Host "✅ PowerToys verified at: ${env:LOCALAPPDATA}\PowerToys\PowerToys.exe"
-    } else {
-        throw "PowerToys installation verification failed"
-    }
-} else {
-    if (Test-Path "${env:ProgramFiles}\PowerToys\PowerToys.exe") {
-        Write-Host "✅ PowerToys verified at: ${env:ProgramFiles}\PowerToys\PowerToys.exe"
-    } else {
-        throw "PowerToys installation verification failed"
-    }
-}

.pipelines/installWiX.ps1

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'
+
+$WixDownloadUrl = "https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/releases/download/wix3141rtm/wix314.exe"
+$WixBinariesDownloadUrl = "https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/releases/download/wix3141rtm/wix314-binaries.zip"
+
+# Download WiX binaries and verify their hash sums
+Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $WixDownloadUrl -OutFile "$($ENV:Temp)\wix314.exe"
+$Hash = (Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 "$($ENV:Temp)\wix314.exe").Hash
+if ($Hash -ne '6BF6D03D6923D9EF827AE1D943B90B42B8EBB1B0F68EF6D55F868FA34C738A29')
+{
+    Write-Error "$WixHash"
+    throw "wix314.exe has unexpected SHA256 hash: $Hash"
+}
+Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $WixBinariesDownloadUrl -OutFile "$($ENV:Temp)\wix314-binaries.zip"
+$Hash = (Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 "$($ENV:Temp)\wix314-binaries.zip").Hash
+if($Hash -ne '6AC824E1642D6F7277D0ED7EA09411A508F6116BA6FAE0AA5F2C7DAA2FF43D31')
+{
+    throw "wix314-binaries.zip has unexpected SHA256 hash: $Hash"
+}
+
+# Install WiX
+Start-Process -Wait -FilePath "$($ENV:Temp)\wix314.exe" -ArgumentList "/install /quiet"
+
+# Extract WiX binaries and copy wix.targets to the installed dir
+Expand-Archive -Path "$($ENV:Temp)\wix314-binaries.zip" -Force -DestinationPath "$($ENV:Temp)"
+Copy-Item -Path "$($ENV:Temp)\wix.targets" -Destination "C:\Program Files (x86)\WiX Toolset v3.14\"

.pipelines/loc/loc.yml

@@ -25,16 +25,16 @@ steps:
   fetchDepth: 1 # Don't need a deep checkout for loc files!
   persistCredentials: true
 
-- task: MicrosoftTDBuild.tdbuild-task.tdbuild-task.TouchdownBuildTask@5
+- task: MicrosoftTDBuild.tdbuild-task.tdbuild-task.TouchdownBuildTask@3
   displayName: 'Touchdown Build - 37400, PRODEXT'
   inputs:
     teamId: 37400
-    FederatedIdentityTDBuildServiceConnection: $(TouchdownServiceConnection)
-    authType: FederatedIdentityTDBuild
+    TDBuildServiceConnection: $(TouchdownServiceConnection)
+    authType: SubjectNameIssuer
     resourceFilePath: |
-     src\**\Resources.resx
-     src\**\Resource.resx
-     src\**\Resources.resw
+     **\Resources.resx
+     **\Resource.resx
+     **\Resources.resw
     outputDirectoryRoot: LocOutput
     appendRelativeDir: true
     pseudoSetting: Included

.pipelines/packages.config

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <packages>
-  <package id="Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry" version="2.0.3" />
+  <package id="Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry" version="2.0"  />
 </packages>

.pipelines/tsa.json

@@ -3,5 +3,5 @@
     "notificationAliases": ["powertoys@microsoft.com"],
     "instanceUrl": "https://microsoft.visualstudio.com",
     "projectName": "OS",
-    "areaPath": "OS\\Windows Client and Services\\WinPD\\DFX-Developer Fundamentals and Experiences\\DEFT\\PowerToys"
+    "areaPath": "OS\\Windows Client and Services\\WinPD\\DEEP-Developer Experience, Ecosystem and Partnerships\\SHINE\\PowerToys"
 }

.pipelines/v2/ci-nightly.yml

@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-# .pipelines/v2/nightly-prewarm.yml
-# Nightly pre-warm that reuses your existing ci.yml as-is
-
-trigger: none
-pr: none
-
-# (18:00 UTC) — adjust as you like
-schedules:
-  - cron: "0 18 * * *"   # UTC
-    displayName: Nightly pre-warm (main)
-    branches:
-      include:
-        - main
-    always: true
-
-name: $(BuildDefinitionName)_$(date:yyMM).$(date:dd)$(rev:rrr)
-
-parameters:
-  - name: buildPlatforms
-    type: object
-    default:
-      - x64
-      - arm64
-  - name: enableMsBuildCaching
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Enable MSBuild Caching"
-    default: true
-  - name: msBuildCacheIsReadOnly
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "MSBuild Cache Read Only"
-    default: false
-
-extends:
-  template: templates/pipeline-ci-build.yml
-  parameters:
-    buildPlatforms: ${{ parameters.buildPlatforms }}
-    enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
-    msBuildCacheIsReadOnly: ${{ parameters.msBuildCacheIsReadOnly }}

.pipelines/v2/ci-test-with-canary-webview2.yml

@@ -1,43 +0,0 @@
-trigger: none
-pr: none
-schedules:
-  - cron: "0 0 * * *" # every day at midnight
-    displayName: "Daily midnight Build"
-    branches:
-      include:
-        - main
-    always: false # only run if there's code changes!
-
-name: $(BuildDefinitionName)_$(date:yyMM).$(date:dd)$(rev:rrr)
-
-parameters:
-  - name: buildPlatforms
-    type: object
-    default:
-      - x64
-      - arm64
-  - name: enableMsBuildCaching
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Enable MSBuild Caching"
-    default: true
-  - name: runTests
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Run Tests"
-    default: true
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Build Using Visual Studio Preview"
-    default: false
-  - name: useLatestWebView2
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-
-extends:
-  template: templates/pipeline-ci-build.yml
-  parameters:
-    buildPlatforms: ${{ parameters.buildPlatforms }}
-    ${{ if eq(variables['System.PullRequest.IsFork'], 'False') }}:
-      enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
-    runTests: ${{ parameters.runTests }}
-    useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}
-    useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}

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

@@ -1,51 +0,0 @@
-trigger: none
-pr: none
-schedules:
-  - cron: "0 0 * * *" # every day at midnight
-    displayName: "Daily midnight Build"
-    branches:
-      include:
-        - main
-    always: false # only run if there's code changes!
-
-name: $(BuildDefinitionName)_$(date:yyMM).$(date:dd)$(rev:rrr)
-
-parameters:
-  - name: buildPlatforms
-    type: object
-    default:
-      - x64
-      - arm64
-  - name: enableMsBuildCaching
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Enable MSBuild Caching"
-    default: true
-  - name: runTests
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Run Tests"
-    default: true
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Build Using Visual Studio Preview"
-    default: false
-  - name: useLatestWinAppSDK
-    type: boolean
-    default: true
-  - name: winAppSDKVersionNumber
-    type: string
-    default: 1.7
-  - name: useExperimentalVersion
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-
-extends:
-  template: templates/pipeline-ci-build.yml
-  parameters:
-    buildPlatforms: ${{ parameters.buildPlatforms }}
-    ${{ if eq(variables['System.PullRequest.IsFork'], 'False') }}:
-      enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
-    runTests: ${{ parameters.runTests }}
-    useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}
-    useLatestWinAppSDK: ${{ parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK }}
-    winAppSDKVersionNumber: ${{ parameters.winAppSDKVersionNumber }}
-    useExperimentalVersion: ${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}

.pipelines/v2/ci.yml

@@ -37,16 +37,10 @@ parameters:
     type: boolean
     displayName: "Run Tests"
     default: true
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Build Using Visual Studio Preview"
-    default: false
 
 extends:
   template: templates/pipeline-ci-build.yml
   parameters:
     buildPlatforms: ${{ parameters.buildPlatforms }}
-    ${{ if eq(variables['System.PullRequest.IsFork'], 'False') }}:
-      enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
+    enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
     runTests: ${{ parameters.runTests }}
-    useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}

.pipelines/v2/oneFuzz.yml

@@ -1,56 +0,0 @@
-pr: none
-trigger: none
-
-schedules:
-  - cron: "0 0 * * 1"
-    displayName: Weekly fuzzing submission
-    branches:
-      include:
-        - main
-    always: true
-name: $(BuildDefinitionName)_$(date:yyMM).$(date:dd)$(rev:rrr)
-
-parameters:
-  - name: platform
-    type: string
-    default: x64 # for fuzzing, we only use x64 for now
-  - name: enableMsBuildCaching
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Enable MSBuild Caching"
-    default: false
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Build Using Visual Studio Preview"
-    default: false
-
-stages:
-  - stage: Build_${{ parameters.platform }}
-    displayName: Build ${{ parameters.platform }}
-    jobs:
-      - template: templates/job-build-project.yml
-        parameters:
-          pool:
-            ${{ if eq(variables['System.CollectionId'], 'cb55739e-4afe-46a3-970f-1b49d8ee7564') }}:
-              name: SHINE-INT-L
-            ${{ else }}:
-              name: SHINE-OSS-L
-            ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
-          buildPlatforms:
-            - ${{ parameters.platform }}
-          buildConfigurations: [Release]
-          enablePackageCaching: true
-          enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
-          runTests: true
-          useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}
-          timeoutInMinutes: 90
-
-  - stage: OneFuzz
-    displayName: Fuzz ${{ parameters.platform }}
-    dependsOn:
-      - Build_${{parameters.platform}}
-    jobs:
-      - template: templates/job-fuzz.yml
-        parameters:
-          platform: ${{ parameters.platform }}
-          configuration: Release

.pipelines/v2/release.yml

@@ -33,16 +33,8 @@ parameters:
       - x64
       - arm64
 
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    displayName: "Build Using Visual Studio Preview"
-    default: false
-
 name: $(BuildDefinitionName)_$(date:yyMM).$(date:dd)$(rev:rrr)
 
-variables:
-  - template: templates/variables-nuget-package-version.yml
-
 extends:
   template: v1/1ES.Official.PipelineTemplate.yml@1ESPipelineTemplates
   parameters:
@@ -50,17 +42,12 @@ extends:
     - 1ES.PT.ViaStartRight
     pool:
       name: SHINE-INT-S
-      ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-        demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+      image: SHINE-VS17-Latest
       os: windows
     sdl:
       tsa:
         enabled: true
         configFile: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\.pipelines\tsa.json'
-      binskim:
-        enabled: true
-        # Exclude every dll/exe in tests/*, as well as all msdia*, covrun* and vcruntime*
-        analyzeTargetGlob: +:file|$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)/**/*.dll;+:file|$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)/**/*.exe;-:file:regex|tests.*\.(dll|exe)$;-:file:regex|(covrun.*)\.dll$;-:file:regex|(msdia.*)\.dll$;-:file:regex|(vcruntime.*)\.dll$
 
     stages:
       - stage: Build
@@ -71,10 +58,7 @@ extends:
             parameters:
               pool:
                 name: SHINE-INT-L
-                demands:
-                  # Our INT agents have a large disk mounted at P:\
-                  - ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-                    - ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
+                image: SHINE-VS17-Latest
                 os: windows
               variables:
                 IsPipeline: 1 # The installer uses this to detect whether it should pick up localizations
@@ -84,7 +68,6 @@ extends:
               buildConfigurations: ${{ parameters.buildConfigurations }}
               versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
               publishArtifacts: false # 1ES PT handles publication for us.
-              official: true
               codeSign: true
               runTests: false
               signingIdentity:
@@ -94,10 +77,8 @@ extends:
                 akvName: $(SigningAKVName)
                 authCertName: $(SigningAuthCertName)
                 signCertName: $(SigningSignCertName)
-                useManagedIdentity: $(SigningUseManagedIdentity)
-                clientId: $(SigningOriginalClientId)
               # Have msbuild use the release nuget config profile
-              additionalBuildOptions: /p:RestoreConfigFile="$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\.pipelines\release-nuget.config" /p:EnableCmdPalAOT=true
+              additionalBuildOptions: /p:RestoreConfigFile="$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\.pipelines\release-nuget.config"
               beforeBuildSteps:
                 # Sets versions for all PowerToy created DLLs
                 - pwsh: |-
@@ -107,35 +88,12 @@ extends:
                 # Prepare the localizations and telemetry config before the release build
                 - template: .pipelines/v2/templates/steps-fetch-and-prepare-localizations.yml@self
 
-                - pwsh: |-
-                    $ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
-                    $PSNativeCommandUseErrorActionPreference = $true
-                    & nuget.exe restore -configFile .pipelines/release-nuget.config -PackagesDirectory . .pipelines/packages.config
-                    Move-Item -Force -Verbose "Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry.*\build\include\TraceLoggingDefines.h" "src\common\Telemetry\TraceLoggingDefines.h"
-                    Move-Item -Force -Verbose "Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry.*\build\include\TelemetryBase.cs" "src\common\Telemetry\TelemetryBase.cs"
+                - script: |
+                    call nuget.exe restore -configFile .pipelines/release-nuget.config -PackagesDirectory . .pipelines/packages.config || exit /b 1
+                    move /Y "Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry.2.0.0\build\include\TraceLoggingDefines.h" "src\common\Telemetry\TraceLoggingDefines.h" || exit /b 1
+                    move /Y "Microsoft.PowerToys.Telemetry.2.0.0\build\include\TelemetryBase.cs" "src\common\Telemetry\TelemetryBase.cs" || exit /b 1
                   displayName: Emplace telemetry files
 
-      - stage: Build_SDK
-        displayName: Build SDK
-        dependsOn: []
-        jobs:
-          - template: .pipelines/v2/templates/job-build-sdk.yml@self
-            parameters:
-              pool:
-                name: SHINE-INT-L
-                os: windows
-              official: true
-              codeSign: true
-              signingIdentity:
-                serviceName: $(SigningServiceName)
-                appId: $(SigningAppId)
-                tenantId: $(SigningTenantId)
-                akvName: $(SigningAKVName)
-                authCertName: $(SigningAuthCertName)
-                signCertName: $(SigningSignCertName)
-                useManagedIdentity: $(SigningUseManagedIdentity)
-                clientId: $(SigningOriginalClientId)
-
       - stage: Publish
         displayName: Publish
         dependsOn: [Build]
@@ -144,7 +102,5 @@ extends:
             parameters:
               versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
               includePublicSymbolServer: ${{ parameters.publishSymbolsToPublic }}
-              ${{ if ne(parameters.publishSymbolsToPublic, true) }}:
-                symbolExpiryTime: 10 # For private builds, expire symbols within 10 days. The default is 100 years.
               subscription: $(SymbolPublishingServiceConnection)
               symbolProject: $(SymbolPublishingProject)

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

@@ -11,9 +11,6 @@ parameters:
     default:
       - x64
       - arm64
-  - name: official
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
   - name: codeSign
     type: boolean
     default: false
@@ -50,30 +47,13 @@ parameters:
   - name: enableMsBuildCaching
     type: boolean
     default: false
-  - name: msBuildCacheIsReadOnly
-    type: boolean
-    default: true
   - name: runTests
     type: boolean
     default: true
-  - name: buildTests
-    type: boolean
-    default: true
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
+
   - name: versionNumber
     type: string
     default: '0.0.1'
-  - name: useLatestWinAppSDK
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: winAppSDKVersionNumber
-    type: string
-    default: 1.6
-  - name: useExperimentalVersion
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
   - name: csProjectsToPublish
     type: object
     default:
@@ -84,12 +64,6 @@ parameters:
       - 'src/modules/previewpane/SvgPreviewHandler/SvgPreviewHandler.csproj'
       - 'src/modules/previewpane/SvgThumbnailProvider/SvgThumbnailProvider.csproj'
       - 'src/modules/FileLocksmith/FileLocksmithUI/FileLocksmithUI.csproj'
-  - name: timeoutInMinutes
-    type: number
-    default: 240
-  - name: cancelTimeoutInMinutes
-    type: number
-    default: 1
 
 jobs:
 - job: ${{ parameters.jobName }}
@@ -111,8 +85,6 @@ jobs:
             ${{ else }}:
               OutputBuildPlatform: ${{ platform }}
   variables:
-    NUGET_PACKAGES: 'C:\NuGetPackages' # Some of our build steps cache these here... and it was apparently part of the global environment
-    MakeAppxPath: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin\10.0.26100.0\x86\MakeAppx.exe'
     # Azure DevOps abhors a vacuum
     # If these are blank, expansion will fail later on... which will result in direct substitution of the variable *names*
     # later on. We'll just... set them to a single space and if we need to, check IsNullOrWhiteSpace.
@@ -123,27 +95,19 @@ jobs:
     JobOutputArtifactName: build-$(BuildPlatform)-$(BuildConfiguration)${{ parameters.artifactStem }}
     NUGET_RESTORE_MSBUILD_ARGS: /p:Platform=$(BuildPlatform) # Required for nuget to work due to self contained
     NODE_OPTIONS: --max_old_space_size=16384
-    ${{ if or(eq(parameters.runTests, true), eq(parameters.buildTests, true)) }}:
+    ${{ if eq(parameters.runTests, true) }}:
       MSBuildMainBuildTargets: Build;Test
     ${{ else }}:
       MSBuildMainBuildTargets: Build
     ${{ insert }}: ${{ parameters.variables }}
-    ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, true) }}:
-      RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg: '/p:RestoreAdditionalProjectSources="$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\NugetPackages"'
-    ${{ else }}:
-      RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg: ''
   displayName: Build
-  timeoutInMinutes: ${{ parameters.timeoutInMinutes }}
-  cancelTimeoutInMinutes: ${{ parameters.cancelTimeoutInMinutes }}
+  timeoutInMinutes: 240
+  cancelTimeoutInMinutes: 1
   templateContext: # Required when this template is hosted in 1ES PT
     outputs:
     - output: pipelineArtifact
       artifactName: $(JobOutputArtifactName)
       targetPath: $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)
-    - output: pipelineArtifact
-      artifactName: $(JobOutputArtifactName)-failure-$(System.JobAttempt)
-      targetPath: $(LogOutputDirectory)
-      condition: or(failed(), canceled())
   steps:
   - checkout: self
     clean: true
@@ -159,11 +123,6 @@ jobs:
         $MSBuildCacheParameters += " -reportfileaccesses"
         $MSBuildCacheParameters += " -p:MSBuildCacheEnabled=true"
         $MSBuildCacheParameters += " -p:MSBuildCacheLogDirectory=$(LogOutputDirectory)\MSBuildCacheLogs"
-        # Cache read-only policy controlled by parameter
-        $cacheIsReadOnly = "${{ parameters.msBuildCacheIsReadOnly }}"
-        if ($cacheIsReadOnly -eq "True") {
-          $MSBuildCacheParameters += " /p:MSBuildCacheRemoteCacheIsReadOnly=true"
-        }
         Write-Host "MSBuildCacheParameters: $MSBuildCacheParameters"
         Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=MSBuildCacheParameters]$MSBuildCacheParameters"
       displayName: Prepare MSBuildCache variables
@@ -171,36 +130,26 @@ jobs:
   - template: steps-ensure-dotnet-version.yml
     parameters:
       sdk: true
-      version: '6.0' # .NET 6.0 is required in CI for ESRP code signing tasks. Please do not remove.
+      version: '6.0'
 
   - template: steps-ensure-dotnet-version.yml
     parameters:
       sdk: true
       version: '8.0'
 
-  - template: steps-ensure-dotnet-version.yml
-    parameters:
-      sdk: true
-      version: '9.0'
-
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.runTests, true) }}:
     - task: VisualStudioTestPlatformInstaller@1
       displayName: Ensure VSTest Platform
 
   - pwsh: |-
       & '.pipelines/applyXamlStyling.ps1' -Passive
-    displayName: Verify XAML formatting
-
-  - pwsh: |-
       & '.pipelines/verifyNugetPackages.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\PowerToys.sln'
-    displayName: Verify Nuget package versions for PowerToys.sln
-
-  - pwsh: |-
       & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\PowerToys.sln'
       & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\tools\BugReportTool\BugReportTool.sln'
+      & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\tools\WebcamReportTool\WebcamReportTool.sln'
       & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\tools\StylesReportTool\StylesReportTool.sln'
       & '.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1' -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\installer\PowerToysSetup.sln'
-    displayName: Verify ARM64 configurations
+    displayName: Verify formatting, nuget, and ARM64 configurations
 
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.enablePackageCaching, true) }}:
     - task: Cache@2
@@ -220,29 +169,16 @@ jobs:
            "packages.config" | "$(Agent.OS)"
            "packages.config"
         path: packages
-  
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, true)}}:
-    - template: .\steps-update-winappsdk-and-restore-nuget.yml
-      parameters:
-        versionNumber: ${{ parameters.winAppSDKVersionNumber }}
-        useExperimentalVersion: ${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
-  
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, false)}}:
-    - template: .\steps-restore-nuget.yml
+
+  - template: .\steps-restore-nuget.yml
 
   - pwsh: |-
       & "$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\verifyAndSetLatestVCToolsVersion.ps1"
     displayName: Work around DD-1541167 (VCToolsVersion)
-    ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-      env:
-        VCWhereExtraVersionTarget: '-prerelease'
-
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.official, true) }}:
-    - template: .\steps-setup-versioning.yml
-      parameters:
-        directory: $(build.sourcesdirectory)\src\modules\cmdpal
-
 
+  - pwsh: |-
+      & "$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\installWiX.ps1"
+    displayName: Download and install WiX 3.14 development build
 
   - ${{ parameters.beforeBuildSteps }}
 
@@ -262,7 +198,6 @@ jobs:
         ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
         $(MSBuildCacheParameters)
         /t:$(MSBuildMainBuildTargets)
-        $(RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg)
       platform: $(BuildPlatform)
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
       msbuildArchitecture: x64
@@ -271,68 +206,90 @@ jobs:
       env:
         SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)
 
+  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
+    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+      parameters:
+        displayName: Sign Utilities
+        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+        inputs:
+          FolderPath: 'src/modules'
+          signType: batchSigning
+          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_abstracted_utils_dll.json'
+          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
+
   - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: Generate DSC artifacts for ARM64
-    condition: and(succeeded(), eq(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64'))
+    displayName: Create Hosts File Editor package
     inputs:
-      solution: PowerToys.sln
+      solution: '**\HostsUILib.csproj'
       vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        -restore
-        /p:Configuration=$(BuildConfiguration)
-        /p:Platform=x64
-        /t:DSC\PowerToys_Settings_DSC_Schema_Generator
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-dsc-generator.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-        $(MSBuildCacheParameters)
-        $(RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg)
-      platform: x64
+      msbuildArgs: /p:CIBuild=true;NoBuild=true -t:pack /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-hosts.binlog
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
       msbuildArchitecture: x64
       maximumCpuCount: true
+    ${{ if eq(parameters.enableMsBuildCaching, true) }}:
+      env:
+        SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)
 
-  # Build PowerToys.DSC.exe for ARM64 (x64 uses existing binary from previous build)
   - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: Build PowerToys.DSC.exe (x64 for generating manifests)
-    condition: and(succeeded(), ne(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'x64'))
+    displayName: Create Environment Variables Editor package
     inputs:
-      solution: src/dsc/v3/PowerToys.DSC/PowerToys.DSC.csproj
-      msbuildArgs: /t:Build /m /restore
-      platform: x64
+      solution: '**\EnvironmentVariablesUILib.csproj'
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: /p:CIBuild=true;NoBuild=true -t:pack /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-env-var-editor.binlog
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
       msbuildArchitecture: x64
       maximumCpuCount: true
+    ${{ if eq(parameters.enableMsBuildCaching, true) }}:
+      env:
+        SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)
 
-  # Generate DSC manifests using PowerToys.DSC.exe
-  - pwsh: |-
-      & '.pipelines/generateDscManifests.ps1' -BuildPlatform '$(BuildPlatform)' -BuildConfiguration '$(BuildConfiguration)' -RepoRoot '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)'
-    displayName: Generate DSC manifests
+  - task: VSBuild@1
+    displayName: Create Registry Preview package
+    inputs:
+      solution: '**\RegistryPreviewUILib.csproj'
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: /p:CIBuild=true;NoBuild=true -t:pack /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-registry-preview.binlog
+      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      msbuildArchitecture: x64
+      maximumCpuCount: true
+    ${{ if eq(parameters.enableMsBuildCaching, true) }}:
+      env:
+        SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)
 
   - task: CopyFiles@2
-    displayName: Stage SDK/build
+    displayName: Stage NuGet packages
     inputs:
-      contents: |-
-        "**/cmdpal/extensionsdk/nuget/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.SDK.props"
-        "**/cmdpal/extensionsdk/nuget/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.SDK.targets"
+      contents: "**/bin/Release/PowerToys*.nupkg"
       flattenFolders: True
-      targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)/sdk/build
+      targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)/nupkg
 
-  - task: CopyFiles@2
-    displayName: Stage SDK/lib
-    inputs:
-      contents: |-
-        "**/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit/$(BuildPlatform)/release/WinUI3Apps/CmdPal/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit.dll"
-        "**/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit/$(BuildPlatform)/release/WinUI3Apps/CmdPal/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.Toolkit.deps.json"
-      flattenFolders: True
-      targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)/sdk/lib/net8.0-windows10.0.19041.0
-
-  - task: CopyFiles@2
-    displayName: Stage SDK/winmd
-    inputs:
-      contents: |-
-        "**/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions/$(BuildPlatform)/release/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions/Microsoft.CommandPalette.Extensions.winmd"
-      flattenFolders: True
-      targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)/sdk/winmd
+  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
+    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+      parameters:
+        displayName: Sign NuGet packages
+        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+        inputs:
+          FolderPath: $(JobOutputDirectory)/nupkg
+          Pattern: '*.nupkg'
+          UseMinimatch: true
+          signConfigType: inlineSignParams
+          inlineOperation: >-
+            [
+                {
+                    "KeyCode": "CP-401405",
+                    "OperationCode": "NuGetSign",
+                    "Parameters": {},
+                    "ToolName": "sign",
+                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                },
+                {
+                    "KeyCode": "CP-401405",
+                    "OperationCode": "NuGetVerify",
+                    "Parameters": {},
+                    "ToolName": "sign",
+                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                }
+            ]
 
   - task: VSBuild@1
     displayName: Build BugReportTool
@@ -346,7 +303,26 @@ jobs:
         /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-bug-report.binlog
         ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
         $(MSBuildCacheParameters)
-        $(RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg)
+      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
+      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      msbuildArchitecture: x64
+      maximumCpuCount: true
+    ${{ if eq(parameters.enableMsBuildCaching, true) }}:
+      env:
+        SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)
+
+  - task: VSBuild@1
+    displayName: Build WebcamReportTool
+    inputs:
+      solution: '**/tools/WebcamReportTool/WebcamReportTool.sln'
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: >-
+        -restore -graph
+        /p:RestorePackagesConfig=true
+        /p:CIBuild=true
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-webcam-report.binlog
+        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
+        $(MSBuildCacheParameters)
       platform: $(BuildPlatform)
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
       msbuildArchitecture: x64
@@ -367,7 +343,6 @@ jobs:
         /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-styles-report.binlog
         ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
         $(MSBuildCacheParameters)
-        $(RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg)
       platform: $(BuildPlatform)
       configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
       msbuildArchitecture: x64
@@ -389,29 +364,12 @@ jobs:
           /p:VCRTForwarders-IncludeDebugCRT=false
           /p:PowerToysRoot=$(Build.SourcesDirectory)
           /p:PublishProfile=InstallationPublishProfile.pubxml
-          /p:TargetFramework=net9.0-windows10.0.26100.0
           /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\publish-${{ join('_',split(project, '/')) }}.binlog
-          $(RestoreAdditionalProjectSourcesArg)
         platform: $(BuildPlatform)
         configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
         msbuildArchitecture: x64
         maximumCpuCount: true
 
-  ### HACK: On ARM64 builds, building an app with Windows App SDK copies the x64 WebView2 dll instead of the ARM64 one. This task makes sure the right dll is used.
-  - task: CopyFiles@2
-    displayName: HACK Copy core WebView2 ARM64 dll to output directory
-    condition: and(succeeded(), eq(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64'))
-    inputs:
-      contents: packages/Microsoft.Web.WebView2.1.0.2903.40/runtimes/win-ARM64/native_uap/Microsoft.Web.WebView2.Core.dll
-      targetFolder: $(Build.SourcesDirectory)/ARM64/Release/WinUI3Apps/
-      flattenFolders: True
-      OverWrite: True
-
-  # Check if all projects (located in src sub-folder) import common props
-  - pwsh: |-
-      & '.pipelines/verifyCommonProps.ps1' -sourceDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\src'
-    displayName: Audit shared common props for CSharp projects in src sub-folder
-
   # Check if deps.json files don't reference different dll versions.
   - pwsh: |-
       & '.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)'
@@ -426,11 +384,9 @@ jobs:
       & '.pipelines/verifyPossibleAssetConflicts.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\WinUI3Apps'
     displayName: Audit WinAppSDK applications path asset conflicts
 
-  # To streamline the pipeline and prevent errors, skip this step during compatibility tests with the latest WinAppSDK.
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, false) }}:
-    - pwsh: |-
-        & '.pipelines/verifyNoticeMdAgainstNugetPackages.ps1' -path '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\'
-      displayName: Verify NOTICE.md and NuGet packages match
+  - pwsh: |-
+      & '.pipelines/verifyNoticeMdAgainstNugetPackages.ps1' -path '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\'
+    displayName: Verify NOTICE.md and NuGet packages match
 
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.runTests, true) }}:
     # Publish test results which ran in MSBuild
@@ -439,11 +395,11 @@ jobs:
       inputs:
         testResultsFormat: VSTest
         testResultsFiles: '**/*.trx'
-      condition: and(succeeded(), ne(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64'))
+      condition: ne(variables['BuildPlatform'],'arm64')
 
     # Native dlls
     - task: VSTest@2
-      condition: and(succeeded(), ne(variables['BuildPlatform'], 'arm64')) # No arm64 agents to run the tests.
+      condition: ne(variables['BuildPlatform'],'arm64') # No arm64 agents to run the tests.
       displayName: 'Native Tests'
       inputs:
         platform: '$(BuildPlatform)'
@@ -452,64 +408,18 @@ jobs:
         testAssemblyVer2: |
           **\KeyboardManagerEngineTest.dll
           **\KeyboardManagerEditorTest.dll
-          **\*UnitTest*.dll
+          **\UnitTests-CommonLib.dll
+          **\PowerRenameUnitTests.dll
+          **\UnitTests-FancyZones.dll
           !**\obj\**
 
-  - pwsh: |-
-      $Packages = Get-ChildItem -Recurse -Filter "Microsoft.CmdPal.UI_*.msix"
-      Write-Host "Found $($Packages.Count) CmdPal MSIX package(s):"
-      foreach ($pkg in $Packages) {
-          Write-Host "  - $($pkg.FullName)"
-      }
-      
-      if ($Packages.Count -gt 0) {
-          # Priority: Look for platform-specific MSIX (x64/arm64) first, then fall back to any
-          $PlatformPackage = $Packages | Where-Object { $_.Name -match "Microsoft\.CmdPal\.UI_.*_(x64|arm64)\.msix$" } | Select-Object -First 1
-          if ($PlatformPackage) {
-              $Package = $PlatformPackage
-              Write-Host "Using platform-specific package: $($Package.FullName)"
-          } else {
-              $Package = $Packages | Select-Object -First 1
-              Write-Host "Using first available package: $($Package.FullName)"
-          }
-          
-          $PackageFilename = $Package.FullName
-          Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=CmdPalPackagePath]${PackageFilename}"
-      } else {
-          Write-Warning "No CmdPal MSIX packages found!"
-      }
-    displayName: Locate the CmdPal MSIX
-
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - pwsh: |-
-        & "$(MakeAppxPath)" unpack /p "$(CmdPalPackagePath)" /d "$(JobOutputDirectory)/CmdPalPackageContents"
-      displayName: Unpack the MSIX for signing
-
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: Sign CmdPal MSIX content
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: '$(JobOutputDirectory)/CmdPalPackageContents'
-          signType: batchSigning
-          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_cmdpal_msix_content.json'
-          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
-
-    - pwsh: |-
-        $outDir = New-Item -Type Directory "$(JobOutputDirectory)/_appx" -ErrorAction:Ignore
-        $PackageFilename = Join-Path $outDir.FullName (Split-Path -Leaf "$(CmdPalPackagePath)")
-        & "$(MakeAppxPath)" pack /h SHA256 /o /p $PackageFilename /d "$(JobOutputDirectory)/CmdPalPackageContents"
-        Copy-Item -Force $PackageFilename "$(CmdPalPackagePath)"
-        Remove-Item -Force -Recurse "$(JobOutputDirectory)/CmdPalPackageContents" -ErrorAction:Ignore
-        Remove-Item -Force -Recurse "$(JobOutputDirectory)/_appx" -ErrorAction:Ignore
-      displayName: Re-pack the new CmdPal package after signing
-
     - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
       parameters:
         displayName: Sign Core PowerToys
         signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
         inputs:
-          FolderPath: '$(BuildPlatform)/$(BuildConfiguration)'
+          FolderPath: '$(BuildPlatform)/$(BuildConfiguration)' # Video conf uses x86 and x64.
           signType: batchSigning
           batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_core.json'
           ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
@@ -524,22 +434,34 @@ jobs:
           batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_DSC.json'
           ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
 
-  - pwsh: |-
-      Copy-Item -Verbose -Force "$(CmdPalPackagePath)" "$(JobOutputDirectory)"
-    displayName: Stage the final CmdPal package
+    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+      parameters:
+        displayName: Sign x86 DirectShow VCM
+        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+        inputs:
+          FolderPath: 'x86/$(BuildConfiguration)' # Video conf uses x86 and x64.
+          signType: batchSigning
+          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_vcm.json'
+          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
 
-
-
-  - template: steps-build-installer-vnext.yml
+  - template: steps-build-installer.yml
     parameters:
       codeSign: ${{ parameters.codeSign }}
       signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
       versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
       additionalBuildOptions: ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
 
+  - template: steps-build-installer.yml
+    parameters:
+      codeSign: ${{ parameters.codeSign }}
+      signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+      versionNumber: ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
+      additionalBuildOptions: ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
+      buildUserInstaller: true # NOTE: This is the distinction between the above and below rules
+
   # This saves ~1GiB per architecture. We won't need these later.
   # Removes:
-  # - All .pdb files from any static libs .libs (which were only used during linking)
+  # - All .pdbs from any static libs .libs (which were only used during linking)
   - pwsh: |-
       $binDir = '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)'
       $ImportLibs = Get-ChildItem $binDir -Recurse -File -Filter '*.exp' | ForEach-Object { $_.FullName -Replace "exp$","lib" }
@@ -555,73 +477,60 @@ jobs:
   - task: CopyFiles@2
     displayName: Stage Installers
     inputs:
-      contents: |-
-        **/PowerToys*Setup-*.exe
-        !**/PowerToysSetupVNext/obj/**
+      contents: "**/PowerToys*Setup-*.exe"
       flattenFolders: True
       targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)
 
-  - pwsh: |-
-      $Symbols = Get-ChildItem "$(BuildPlatform)" -Recurse -Filter *.pdb -Exclude "vc143.pdb","*test*.pdb" |
-          Group-Object Name | ForEach-Object { $_.Group[0] }
-      $OutDir = "$(JobOutputDirectory)/symbols-$(BuildPlatform)"
-      New-Item -Type Directory $OutDir -EA:Ignore
-      Write-Host "Linking $($Symbols.Length) symbols into place at $OutDir"
-      ForEach($s in $Symbols) {
-        New-Item -Type HardLink -Target $s.FullName (Join-Path $OutDir $s.Name)
-      }
-    displayName: Stage Unique Symbols (as hard links)
+  - task: CopyFiles@2
+    displayName: Stage Symbols
+    inputs:
+      contents: |-
+        **\*.pdb
+        !**\vc143.pdb
+        !**\*test*.pdb
+      flattenFolders: True
+      targetFolder: $(JobOutputDirectory)/symbols-$(BuildPlatform)/
 
   - pwsh: |-
       $p = "$(JobOutputDirectory)\"
+      $userHash = ((Get-Item $p\PowerToysUserSetup*.exe | Get-FileHash).Hash);
+      $machineHash = ((Get-Item $p\PowerToysSetup*.exe | Get-FileHash).Hash);
+      $userPlat = "hash_user_$(BuildPlatform).txt";
+      $machinePlat = "hash_machine_$(BuildPlatform).txt";
+      $combinedUserPath = $p + $userPlat;
+      $combinedMachinePath = $p + $machinePlat;
       
-      # Calculate hashes for installers
-      $userSetupFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $p -Filter "PowerToysUserSetup*.exe"
-      $machineSetupFiles = Get-ChildItem -Path $p -Filter "PowerToysSetup*.exe" | Where-Object { $_.Name -notmatch "PowerToysUserSetup" }
+      echo $p
+
+      echo $userPlat
+      echo $userHash
+      echo $combinedUserPath
+
+      echo $machinePlat
+      echo $machineHash
+      echo $combinedMachinePath
       
-      if ($userSetupFiles.Count -gt 0) {
-          $userHash = ($userSetupFiles[0] | Get-FileHash).Hash;
-          $userPlat = "hash_user_$(BuildPlatform).txt";
-          $combinedUserPath = $p + $userPlat;
-          echo "User: $userHash"
-          $userHash | out-file -filepath $combinedUserPath
-      }
-      
-      if ($machineSetupFiles.Count -gt 0) {
-          $machineHash = ($machineSetupFiles[0] | Get-FileHash).Hash;
-          $machinePlat = "hash_machine_$(BuildPlatform).txt";
-          $combinedMachinePath = $p + $machinePlat;
-          echo "Machine: $machineHash"
-          $machineHash | out-file -filepath $combinedMachinePath
-      }
-    displayName: Calculate file hashes for all installers
+      $userHash | out-file -filepath $combinedUserPath
+      $machineHash | out-file -filepath $combinedMachinePath
+    displayName: Calculate file hashes
 
   # Publishing the GPO files
   - pwsh: |-
-      $GpoArchive = "$(JobOutputDirectory)\GroupPolicyObjectFiles-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}.zip"
-      tar -c -v --format=zip -C .\src\gpo\assets -f $GpoArchive *
+      New-Item "$(JobOutputDirectory)/gpo" -Type Directory
+      Copy-Item src\gpo\assets\* "$(JobOutputDirectory)/gpo" -Recurse
     displayName: Stage GPO files
 
-  - ${{ if or(eq(parameters.runTests, true), eq(parameters.buildTests, true)) }}:
-    # Running the tests may result in future jobs consuming artifacts out of this build
-    # Instead of running an expensive file copy step, move everything over since the build is totally done.
-    - pwsh: |-
-        # It seems weird, but this is for compatibility. Our artifacts historically contained the folder x64/Release/x64/Release (for example).
-        $FinalOutputRoot = "$(JobOutputDirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\$(BuildPlatform)"
-        $ProjectBuildRoot = "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)"
-        $ProjectBuildDirectory = "$ProjectBuildRoot\$(BuildConfiguration)"
-
-        New-Item -Type Directory $FinalOutputRoot -EA:Ignore
-        Move-Item $ProjectBuildDirectory $FinalOutputRoot
-      displayName: Move entire output directory into artifacts
+  # Running the tests may result in future jobs consuming artifacts out of this build
+  - ${{ if eq(parameters.runTests, true) }}:
+    - task: CopyFiles@2
+      displayName: Stage entire build output
+      inputs:
+        sourceFolder: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)'
+        contents: '$(BuildPlatform)/$(BuildConfiguration)/**/*'
+        targetFolder: '$(JobOutputDirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)'
 
   - ${{ if eq(parameters.publishArtifacts, true) }}:
     - publish: $(JobOutputDirectory)
       artifact: $(JobOutputArtifactName)
       displayName: Publish all outputs
-      condition: succeeded()
-
-    - publish: $(JobOutputDirectory)
-      artifact: $(JobOutputArtifactName)-failure-$(System.JobAttempt)
-      displayName: Publish failure logs
-      condition: or(failed(), canceled())
+      condition: always()

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

@@ -1,100 +0,0 @@
-parameters:
-  - name: buildConfigurations
-    type: object
-    default:
-      - Release
-  - name: official
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: codeSign
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: pool
-    type: object
-    default: []
-  - name: signingIdentity
-    type: object
-    default: {}
-
-jobs:
-- job: "BuildSDK"
-  ${{ if ne(length(parameters.pool), 0) }}:
-    pool: ${{ parameters.pool }}
-  displayName: Build SDK
-  timeoutInMinutes: 240
-  cancelTimeoutInMinutes: 1
-  templateContext: # Required when this template is hosted in 1ES PT
-    outputs:
-    - output: pipelineArtifact
-      artifactName: SDK
-      targetPath: $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)
-  steps:
-  - checkout: self
-    clean: true
-    submodules: true
-    persistCredentials: True
-    fetchTags: false
-    fetchDepth: 1
-
-  - template: .\steps-ensure-nuget-version.yml
-
-  - task: NuGetAuthenticate@1
-
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.official, true) }}:
-    - template: .\steps-setup-versioning.yml
-      parameters:
-        directory: $(build.sourcesdirectory)\src\modules\cmdpal
-
-  - pwsh: |-
-      & "$(build.sourcesdirectory)\src\modules\cmdpal\extensionsdk\nuget\BuildSDKHelper.ps1" -Configuration "Release" -BuildStep "build" -IsAzurePipelineBuild
-    displayName: Build SDK
-
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: Sign SDK
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: 'src/modules'
-          signType: batchSigning
-          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_sdk.json'
-          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
-
-  - pwsh: |-
-      & "$(build.sourcesdirectory)\src\modules\cmdpal\extensionsdk\nuget\BuildSDKHelper.ps1" -Configuration "Release" -BuildStep "pack" -IsAzurePipelineBuild
-    displayName: Pack SDK
-
-  - task: CopyFiles@2
-    displayName: Copy Nuget to Artifact Staging
-    inputs:
-      sourceFolder: "$(build.sourcesdirectory)/src/modules/cmdpal/extensionsdk/_build"
-      contents: '*.nupkg'
-      targetFolder: '$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)'
-
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: Sign NuGet packages
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        inputs:
-          FolderPath: $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)
-          Pattern: '*.nupkg'
-          UseMinimatch: true
-          signConfigType: inlineSignParams
-          inlineOperation: >-
-            [
-                {
-                    "KeyCode": "CP-401405",
-                    "OperationCode": "NuGetSign",
-                    "Parameters": {},
-                    "ToolName": "sign",
-                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                },
-                {
-                    "KeyCode": "CP-401405",
-                    "OperationCode": "NuGetVerify",
-                    "Parameters": {},
-                    "ToolName": "sign",
-                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-                }
-            ]

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

@@ -1,132 +0,0 @@
-# Minimal UI Tests Build Template
-# This template only builds UI test projects and stages their test DLLs for consumption by test pipelines
-
-parameters:
-  - name: buildConfigurations
-    type: object
-    default:
-      - Release
-  - name: buildPlatforms
-    type: object
-    default:
-      - x64
-  - name: condition
-    type: string
-    default: ''
-  - name: dependsOn
-    type: object
-    default: []
-  - name: pool
-    type: object
-    default: []
-  - name: variables
-    type: object
-    default: {}
-  - name: uiTestModules
-    type: object
-    default: []
-
-jobs:
-- job: BuildUITests
-  ${{ if ne(length(parameters.pool), 0) }}:
-    pool: ${{ parameters.pool }}
-  dependsOn: ${{ parameters.dependsOn }}
-  condition: ${{ parameters.condition }}
-  strategy:
-    matrix:
-      ${{ each config in parameters.buildConfigurations }}:
-        ${{ each platform in parameters.buildPlatforms }}:
-          ${{ config }}_${{ platform }}:
-            BuildConfiguration: ${{ config }}
-            BuildPlatform: ${{ platform }}
-  variables:
-    JobOutputDirectory: $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)
-    LogOutputDirectory: $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)\logs
-    JobOutputArtifactName: build-$(BuildPlatform)-$(BuildConfiguration)
-    NUGET_RESTORE_MSBUILD_ARGS: /p:Platform=$(BuildPlatform)
-    ${{ insert }}: ${{ parameters.variables }}
-  displayName: Build UI Tests Only
-  timeoutInMinutes: 60
-  cancelTimeoutInMinutes: 1
-  templateContext:
-    outputs:
-    - output: pipelineArtifact
-      artifactName: $(JobOutputArtifactName)
-      targetPath: $(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)
-  steps:
-  - checkout: self
-    clean: true
-    submodules: true
-    persistCredentials: True
-    fetchTags: false
-    fetchDepth: 1
-
-  - template: steps-ensure-dotnet-version.yml
-    parameters:
-      sdk: true
-      version: '9.0'
-
-  - template: .\steps-restore-nuget.yml
-
-  - task: NuGetCommand@2
-    displayName: Restore solution-level NuGet packages
-    inputs:
-      command: restore
-      feedsToUse: config
-      configPath: nuget.config
-      restoreSolution: PowerToys.sln
-      restoreDirectory: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\packages'
-
-  # Build all UI test projects if no specific modules are specified
-  - ${{ if eq(length(parameters.uiTestModules), 0) }}:
-    - task: VSBuild@1
-      displayName: Build UI Test Projects
-      inputs:
-        solution: '**/*UITest*.csproj'
-        vsVersion: 17.0
-        msbuildArgs: >-
-          -restore
-          -graph
-          /p:RestorePackagesConfig=true
-          /p:BuildProjectReferences=true
-          /p:CIBuild=true
-          /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-all-uitests.binlog
-          $(NUGET_RESTORE_MSBUILD_ARGS)
-        platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-        configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-        msbuildArchitecture: x64
-        maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  # Build specific UI test modules
-  - ${{ if ne(length(parameters.uiTestModules), 0) }}:
-    - ${{ each module in parameters.uiTestModules }}:
-      - task: VSBuild@1
-        displayName: 'Build UI Test Module: ${{ module }}'
-        inputs:
-          solution: '**/*${{ module }}*.csproj'
-          vsVersion: 17.0
-          msbuildArgs: >-
-            -restore
-            -graph
-            /p:RestorePackagesConfig=true
-            /p:BuildProjectReferences=true
-            /p:CIBuild=true
-            /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\build-${{ module }}.binlog
-            $(NUGET_RESTORE_MSBUILD_ARGS)
-          platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-          configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-          msbuildArchitecture: x64
-          maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  # Stage test project outputs with directory structure
-  - task: CopyFiles@2
-    displayName: Stage UI Test Build Outputs
-    inputs:
-      sourceFolder: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)'
-      contents: '**/$(BuildPlatform)/$(BuildConfiguration)/tests/**/*'
-      targetFolder: '$(JobOutputDirectory)\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)'
-
-  - publish: $(JobOutputDirectory)
-    artifact: $(JobOutputArtifactName)
-    displayName: Publish UI Test artifacts
-    condition: always()

.pipelines/v2/templates/job-ci-precheck.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# yaml-language-server: $schema=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/microsoft/azure-pipelines-vscode/master/service-schema.json
+jobs:
+- job: Precheck
+  pool:
+    vmImage: windows-2022
+  steps:
+  - checkout: none
+
+  - pwsh: |-
+      try {
+        # Try based on pull request first
+        $pullRequestNumber = "$(system.pullRequest.pullRequestNumber)";
+        $gitHubPullRequest = Invoke-RestMethod -Method Get "https://api.github.com/repos/microsoft/PowerToys/pulls/$pullRequestNumber/files"
+        # If there are no files updated in the commit that are .md, set skipBuild variable
+        if(([array]($gitHubPullRequest.filename) -notmatch ".md|.txt").Length -eq 0) {
+            Write-Host '##vso[task.setvariable variable=skipBuild;isOutput=true]Yes'
+            Write-Host 'Skipping Build'
+        }
+      }
+      catch {
+        # Fall back to the latest commit otherwise.
+        $commit = "$(build.sourceVersion)";
+        $gitHubCommit = Invoke-RestMethod -Method Get "https://api.github.com/repos/microsoft/PowerToys/commits/$commit"
+        if(([array]($githubCommit.files.filename) -notmatch ".md|.txt").Length -eq 0) {
+          Write-Host '##vso[task.setvariable variable=skipBuild;isOutput=true]Yes'
+          Write-Host 'Skipping Build'
+        }
+      }
+    displayName: Verify whether we need to build at all
+    name: verifyBuildRequest

.pipelines/v2/templates/job-fuzz.yml

@@ -1,36 +0,0 @@
-parameters:
-  - name: configuration
-    type: string
-    default: "Release"
-  - name: platform
-    type: string
-    default: ""
-  - name: inputArtifactStem
-    type: string
-    default: ""
-
-jobs:
-  - job: OneFuzz
-    pool:
-      vmImage: windows-2022
-    variables:
-      ArtifactName: build-${{ parameters.platform }}-${{ parameters.configuration }}${{ parameters.inputArtifactStem }}
-    steps:
-      - checkout: self
-        submodules: false
-        clean: true
-        fetchDepth: 1
-        fetchTags: false
-
-      - download: current
-        displayName: Download artifacts
-        artifact: $(ArtifactName)
-        patterns: |-
-          **/tests/*.FuzzTests/**
-
-      - task: onefuzz-task@0
-        inputs:
-          onefuzzOSes: Windows
-        env:
-          onefuzzDropDirectory: $(Pipeline.Workspace)\$(ArtifactName)\x64\Release\x64\Release\tests
-          SYSTEM_ACCESSTOKEN: $(System.AccessToken)

.pipelines/v2/templates/job-publish-symbols-using-symbolrequestprod-api.yml

@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ jobs:
       pwsh: true
       ScriptType: InlineScript
       Inline: |-
-        $AzToken = (Get-AzAccessToken -AsSecureString -ResourceUrl api://30471ccf-0966-45b9-a979-065dbedb24c1).Token | ConvertFrom-SecureString -AsPlainText
+        $AzToken = (Get-AzAccessToken -ResourceUrl api://30471ccf-0966-45b9-a979-065dbedb24c1).Token
         Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=SymbolAccessToken;issecret=true]$AzToken"
 
 

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

@@ -8,56 +8,23 @@ parameters:
   - name: inputArtifactStem
     type: string
     default: ""
-  - name: useLatestWebView2
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: buildSource
-    type: string
-    default: "latestMainOfficialBuild"
-    displayName: "Build Source"
-  - name: specificBuildId
-    type: string
-    default: "xxxx"
-    displayName: "Build ID (for specific builds)"
-  - name: uiTestModules
-    type: object
-    default: []
-  - name: installMode
-    type: string
-    default: 'machine'
-    values:
-      - 'machine'
-      - 'peruser'
-  - name: jobSuffix
-    type: string
-    default: ''
 
 jobs:
-- job: Test${{ parameters.platform }}${{ parameters.configuration }}${{ parameters.jobSuffix }}
-  displayName: Test ${{ parameters.platform }} ${{ parameters.configuration }}${{ parameters.jobSuffix }}
-  timeoutInMinutes: 300
+- job: Test${{ parameters.platform }}${{ parameters.configuration }}
+  displayName: Test ${{ parameters.platform }} ${{ parameters.configuration }}
   variables:
-    ${{ if or(eq(parameters.platform, 'x64Win10'), eq(parameters.platform, 'x64Win11')) }}:
-      BuildPlatform: x64
-    ${{ else }}:
-      BuildPlatform: ${{ parameters.platform }}
-    TestPlatform: ${{ parameters.platform }}
+    BuildPlatform: ${{ parameters.platform }}
     BuildConfiguration: ${{ parameters.configuration }}
     SrcPath: $(Build.Repository.LocalPath)
-    TestArtifactsName: build-${{ variables.BuildPlatform }}-${{ parameters.configuration }}${{ parameters.inputArtifactStem }}
   pool:
     ${{ if eq(variables['System.CollectionId'], 'cb55739e-4afe-46a3-970f-1b49d8ee7564') }}:
       ${{ if ne(parameters.platform, 'ARM64') }}:
         name: SHINE-INT-Testing-x64
-        ${{ if eq(parameters.platform, 'x64Win11') }}:
-          demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-W11-Testing
       ${{ else }}:
         name: SHINE-INT-Testing-arm64
     ${{ else }}:
       ${{ if ne(parameters.platform, 'ARM64') }}:
         name: SHINE-OSS-Testing-x64
-        ${{ if eq(parameters.platform, 'x64Win11') }}:
-          demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-W11-Testing
       ${{ else }}:
         name: SHINE-OSS-Testing-arm64
   steps:
@@ -67,46 +34,18 @@ jobs:
     fetchDepth: 1
     fetchTags: false
 
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWebView2, true) }}:
-    - powershell: |
-        $edge_url = 'https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2084649&Channel=Canary&language=en'
-        $timeout = New-TimeSpan -Minutes 6
-        $timeoutSeconds = [int]$timeout.TotalSeconds
-        $command = {
-            Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $using:edge_url -OutFile $(Pipeline.Workspace)\MicrosoftEdgeSetup.exe
-            Write-Host "##[command]Installing Canary channel of Microsoft Edge"
-            Start-Process $(Pipeline.Workspace)\MicrosoftEdgeSetup.exe -ArgumentList '/silent /install' -Wait
-        }
-
-        $job = Start-Job -ScriptBlock $command
-        Wait-Job $job -Timeout $timeoutSeconds
-        if ($job.State -eq "Running") {
-            Stop-Job $job
-            Write-Host "##[warning]The job was stopped because it exceeded the time limit."
-        }
-      displayName: "Install the latest MSEdge Canary"
-
-    - script: 
-        reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\WebView2\ReleaseChannels" /v PowerToys.exe /t REG_SZ /d "3"
-      displayName: "Enable WebView2 Canary Channel"
-
-  - ${{ if ne(parameters.platform, 'arm64') }}:
-      - download: current
-        displayName: Download artifacts
-        artifact: $(TestArtifactsName)
-        patterns: |-
-          **
-          !**\*.pdb
-          !**\*.lib
-  - ${{ else }}:
-      - template: steps-download-artifacts-with-azure-cli.yml
-        parameters:
-          artifactName: $(TestArtifactsName)
+  - download: current
+    displayName: Download artifacts
+    artifact: build-${{ parameters.platform }}-${{ parameters.configuration }}${{ parameters.inputArtifactStem }}
+    patterns: |-
+      **
+      !**\*.pdb
+      !**\*.lib
 
   - template: steps-ensure-dotnet-version.yml
     parameters:
       sdk: true
-      version: '9.0'
+      version: '8.0'
 
   - task: VisualStudioTestPlatformInstaller@1
     displayName: Ensure VSTest Platform
@@ -115,83 +54,23 @@ jobs:
       & '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\InstallWinAppDriver.ps1'
     displayName: Download and install WinAppDriver
 
-  - ${{ if ne(parameters.buildSource, 'buildNow') }}:
-    - task: DownloadPipelineArtifact@2
-      inputs:
-        buildType: 'specific'
-        project: 'Dart'
-        definition: '76541'
-        ${{ if eq(parameters.buildSource, 'specificBuildId') }}:
-          buildVersionToDownload: 'specific'
-          buildId: '${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}'
-        ${{ else }}:
-          buildVersionToDownload: 'latestFromBranch'
-          branchName: 'refs/heads/main'
-        artifactName: 'build-$(BuildPlatform)-Release'
-        targetPath: '$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)'
-        ${{ if eq(parameters.installMode, 'peruser') }}:
-          patterns: |
-            **/PowerToysUserSetup*.exe
-        ${{ else }}:
-          patterns: |
-            **/PowerToysSetup*.exe
-
-  - ${{ if ne(parameters.buildSource, 'buildNow') }}:
-    - ${{ if eq(parameters.installMode, 'peruser') }}:
-      - pwsh: |-
-          & "$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\installPowerToys.ps1" -InstallMode "PerUser"
-        displayName: Install PowerToys (Per-User)
-
-    - ${{ if eq(parameters.installMode, 'machine') }}:
-      - pwsh: |-
-          & "$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\installPowerToys.ps1" -InstallMode "Machine"
-        displayName: Install PowerToys (Machine-Level)
-
   - ${{ if ne(parameters.platform, 'arm64') }}:
     - task: ScreenResolutionUtility@1
       inputs:
         displaySettings: 'optimal'
 
-  - ${{ if eq(length(parameters.uiTestModules), 0) }}:
-    - task: VSTest@3
-      displayName: Run UI Tests
-      inputs:
-        platform: '$(BuildPlatform)'
-        configuration: '$(BuildConfiguration)'
-        testSelector: 'testAssemblies'
-        searchFolder: '$(Pipeline.Workspace)\$(TestArtifactsName)'
-        vsTestVersion: 'toolsInstaller'
-        uiTests: true
-        rerunFailedTests: true
-        testRunTitle: 'UITests_${{ parameters.platform }}_${{ parameters.installMode }}'
-        # Since UITests-FancyZonesEditor.dll is generated in both UITests-FancyZonesEditor and UITests-FancyZones, removed one to avoid duplicate test runs
-        testAssemblyVer2: |
-          **\*UITest*.dll
-          !**\obj\**
-          !**\ref\**
-          !**\UITests-FancyZones\**\UITests-FancyZonesEditor.dll
-      env:
-        platform: '$(TestPlatform)'
-        useInstallerForTest: ${{ ne(parameters.buildSource, 'buildNow') }}
-
-  - ${{ if ne(length(parameters.uiTestModules), 0) }}:
-    - ${{ each module in parameters.uiTestModules }}:
-      - task: VSTest@3
-        displayName: Run UI Test - ${{ module }}
-        inputs:
-          platform: '$(BuildPlatform)'
-          configuration: '$(BuildConfiguration)'
-          testSelector: 'testAssemblies'
-          searchFolder: '$(Pipeline.Workspace)\$(TestArtifactsName)'
-          vsTestVersion: 'toolsInstaller'
-          uiTests: true
-          rerunFailedTests: true
-          testRunTitle: 'UITests_${{ parameters.platform }}_${{ parameters.installMode }}'
-          testAssemblyVer2: |
-            **\*${{ module }}*.dll
-            !**\obj\**
-            !**\ref\**
-            !**\UITests-FancyZones\**\UITests-FancyZonesEditor.dll
-        env:
-          platform: '$(TestPlatform)'
-          useInstallerForTest: ${{ ne(parameters.buildSource, 'buildNow') }}
+  - task: VSTest@3
+    displayName: Run UI Tests
+    inputs:
+      platform: '$(BuildPlatform)'
+      configuration: '$(BuildConfiguration)'
+      testSelector: 'testAssemblies'
+      searchFolder: '$(Pipeline.Workspace)\build-${{ parameters.platform }}-${{ parameters.configuration }}${{ parameters.inputArtifactStem }}'
+      vsTestVersion: 'toolsInstaller'
+      uiTests: true
+      rerunFailedTests: true
+      testAssemblyVer2: |
+        **\UITests-FancyZones.dll
+        **\UITests-FancyZonesEditor.dll
+        !**\obj\**
+        !**\ref\**

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

@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@ variables:
     value: false
   - name: EnablePipelineCache
     value: true
+  - ${{ if eq(parameters.enableMsBuildCaching, true) }}:
+    - name: EnablePipelineCache
+      value: true
 
 parameters:
   - name: buildPlatforms
@@ -13,33 +16,25 @@ parameters:
   - name: enableMsBuildCaching
     type: boolean
     default: false
-  - name: msBuildCacheIsReadOnly
-    type: boolean
-    default: true
   - name: runTests
     type: boolean
     default: true
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: useLatestWebView2
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: useLatestWinAppSDK
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: winAppSDKVersionNumber
-    type: string
-    default: 1.6
-  - name: useExperimentalVersion
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
 
 stages:
+  # Allow manual builds to skip pre-check
+  - ${{ if ne(variables['Build.Reason'], 'Manual') }}:
+    - stage: Precheck
+      jobs:
+        - template: job-ci-precheck.yml
+
   - ${{ each platform in parameters.buildPlatforms }}:
     - stage: Build_${{ platform }}
       displayName: Build ${{ platform }}
-      dependsOn: []
+      ${{ if ne(variables['Build.Reason'], 'Manual') }}:
+        dependsOn: [Precheck]
+        condition: and(succeeded(), ne(dependencies.Precheck.outputs['Precheck.verifyBuildRequest.skipBuild'], 'Yes'))
+      ${{ else }}:
+        dependsOn: []
       jobs:
         - template: job-build-project.yml
           parameters:
@@ -48,18 +43,20 @@ stages:
                 name: SHINE-INT-L
               ${{ else }}:
                 name: SHINE-OSS-L
-              ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-                demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
             buildPlatforms:
               - ${{ platform }}
             buildConfigurations: [Release]
             enablePackageCaching: true
             enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
-            msBuildCacheIsReadOnly: ${{ parameters.msBuildCacheIsReadOnly }}
             runTests: ${{ parameters.runTests }}
-            useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}
-            useLatestWinAppSDK: ${{ parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK }}
-            ${{ if eq(parameters.useLatestWinAppSDK, true) }}:
-              winAppSDKVersionNumber: ${{ parameters.winAppSDKVersionNumber }}
-              useExperimentalVersion: ${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
-            timeoutInMinutes: 90
+
+    - ${{ if eq(parameters.runTests, true) }}:
+      - stage: Test_${{ platform }}
+        displayName: Test ${{ platform }}
+        dependsOn:
+          - Build_${{platform}}
+        jobs:
+          - template: job-test-project.yml
+            parameters:
+              platform: ${{ platform }}
+              configuration: Release

.pipelines/v2/templates/pipeline-ui-tests-automation.yml

@@ -1,58 +0,0 @@
-variables:
-  - name: runCodesignValidationInjectionBG
-    value: false
-  - name: EnablePipelineCache
-    value: true
-
-parameters:
-  - name: buildPlatforms
-    type: object
-    default:
-      - x64
-      - arm64
-  - name: enableMsBuildCaching
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: useLatestWebView2
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: buildSource
-    type: string
-    default: "latestMainOfficialBuild"
-    displayName: "Build Source"
-    values:
-      - latestMainOfficialBuild
-      - buildNow
-      - specificBuildId
-  - name: specificBuildId
-    type: string
-    default: 'xxxx'
-    displayName: "Build ID (only used when Build Source = specificBuildId)"
-  - name: uiTestModules
-    type: object
-    default: []
-
-stages:
-  - ${{ each platform in parameters.buildPlatforms }}:
-    # Full build path: build PowerToys + UI tests + run tests
-    - ${{ if eq(parameters.buildSource, 'buildNow') }}:
-      - template: pipeline-ui-tests-full-build.yml
-        parameters:
-          platform: ${{ platform }}
-          enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
-          useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}
-          useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-          uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-
-    # Official build path: build UI tests only + download official build + run tests  
-    - ${{ if ne(parameters.buildSource, 'buildNow') }}:
-      - template: pipeline-ui-tests-official-build.yml
-        parameters:
-          platform: ${{ platform }}
-          buildSource: ${{ parameters.buildSource }}
-          specificBuildId: ${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}
-          useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-          uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}

.pipelines/v2/templates/pipeline-ui-tests-full-build.yml

@@ -1,80 +0,0 @@
-# Template for full build path: Build PowerToys + Build UI Tests + Run Tests
-parameters:
-  - name: platform
-    type: string
-  - name: enableMsBuildCaching
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: useVSPreview
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: useLatestWebView2
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: uiTestModules
-    type: object
-    default: []
-
-stages:
-  # Stage 1: Build full PowerToys project
-  - stage: Build_${{ parameters.platform }}
-    displayName: Build PowerToys ${{ parameters.platform }}
-    dependsOn: []
-    jobs:
-      - template: job-build-project.yml
-        parameters:
-          pool:
-            ${{ if eq(variables['System.CollectionId'], 'cb55739e-4afe-46a3-970f-1b49d8ee7564') }}:
-              name: SHINE-INT-L
-            ${{ else }}:
-              name: SHINE-OSS-L
-            ${{ if eq(parameters.useVSPreview, true) }}:
-              demands: ImageOverride -equals SHINE-VS17-Preview
-          buildPlatforms:
-            - ${{ parameters.platform }}
-          buildConfigurations: [Release]
-          enablePackageCaching: true
-          enableMsBuildCaching: ${{ parameters.enableMsBuildCaching }}
-          runTests: false
-          buildTests: true
-          useVSPreview: ${{ parameters.useVSPreview }}
-          timeoutInMinutes: 90
-
-  # Stage 2: Run UI Tests
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.platform, 'x64') }}:
-    - stage: Test_x64Win10_FullBuild
-      displayName: Test x64Win10 (Full Build)
-      dependsOn: Build_${{ parameters.platform }}
-      jobs:
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: x64Win10
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: 'buildNow'
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-
-    - stage: Test_x64Win11_FullBuild
-      displayName: Test x64Win11 (Full Build)
-      dependsOn: Build_${{ parameters.platform }}
-      jobs:
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: x64Win11
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: 'buildNow'
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-
-  - ${{ if ne(parameters.platform, 'x64') }}:
-    - stage: Test_${{ parameters.platform }}_FullBuild
-      displayName: Test ${{ parameters.platform }} (Full Build)
-      dependsOn: Build_${{ parameters.platform }}
-      jobs:
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: ${{ parameters.platform }}
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: 'buildNow'
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}

.pipelines/v2/templates/pipeline-ui-tests-official-build.yml

@@ -1,110 +0,0 @@
-# Template for official build path: Download Official Build + Build UI Tests Only + Run Tests
-parameters:
-  - name: platform
-    type: string
-  - name: buildSource
-    type: string
-  - name: specificBuildId
-    type: string
-    default: 'xxxx'
-  - name: useLatestWebView2
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: uiTestModules
-    type: object
-    default: []
-
-stages:
-  # Stage 1: Build UI Tests Only
-  - stage: BuildUITests_${{ parameters.platform }}
-    displayName: Build UI Tests Only ${{ parameters.platform }}
-    dependsOn: []
-    jobs:
-      - template: job-build-ui-tests.yml
-        parameters:
-          pool:
-            ${{ if eq(variables['System.CollectionId'], 'cb55739e-4afe-46a3-970f-1b49d8ee7564') }}:
-              name: SHINE-INT-L
-            ${{ else }}:
-              name: SHINE-OSS-L
-          buildPlatforms:
-            - ${{ parameters.platform }}
-          uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-
-  # Stage 2: Run UI Tests with Official Build
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.platform, 'x64') }}:
-    - stage: Test_x64Win10_OfficialBuild
-      displayName: Test x64Win10 (Official Build)
-      dependsOn: BuildUITests_${{ parameters.platform }}
-      jobs:
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: x64Win10
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: ${{ parameters.buildSource }}
-            specificBuildId: ${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-
-        # Additional per-user installation test
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: x64Win10
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: ${{ parameters.buildSource }}
-            specificBuildId: ${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-            installMode: 'peruser'
-            jobSuffix: '_PerUser'
-
-    - stage: Test_x64Win11_OfficialBuild
-      displayName: Test x64Win11 (Official Build)
-      dependsOn: BuildUITests_${{ parameters.platform }}
-      jobs:
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: x64Win11
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: ${{ parameters.buildSource }}
-            specificBuildId: ${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-
-        # Additional per-user installation test
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: x64Win11
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: ${{ parameters.buildSource }}
-            specificBuildId: ${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-            installMode: 'peruser'
-            jobSuffix: '_PerUser'
-
-  - ${{ if ne(parameters.platform, 'x64') }}:
-    - stage: Test_${{ parameters.platform }}_OfficialBuild
-      displayName: Test ${{ parameters.platform }} (Official Build)
-      dependsOn: BuildUITests_${{ parameters.platform }}
-      jobs:
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: ${{ parameters.platform }}
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: ${{ parameters.buildSource }}
-            specificBuildId: ${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-
-        # Additional per-user installation test
-        - template: job-test-project.yml
-          parameters:
-            platform: ${{ parameters.platform }}
-            configuration: Release
-            useLatestWebView2: ${{ parameters.useLatestWebView2 }}
-            buildSource: ${{ parameters.buildSource }}
-            specificBuildId: ${{ parameters.specificBuildId }}
-            uiTestModules: ${{ parameters.uiTestModules }}
-            installMode: 'peruser'
-            jobSuffix: '_PerUser'

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

@@ -1,215 +0,0 @@
-parameters:
-  - name: versionNumber
-    type: string
-    default: "0.0.1"
-  - name: codeSign
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-  - name: signingIdentity
-    type: object
-    default: {}
-  - name: additionalBuildOptions
-    type: string
-    default: ''
-
-steps:
-  # Install WiX 5.0.2 tools needed for VNext installer (matching project SDK)
-  - task: DotNetCoreCLI@2
-    displayName: Install WiX 5.0.2 tools
-    inputs:
-      command: 'custom'
-      custom: 'tool'
-      arguments: 'install --global wix --version 5.0.2'
-
-  - pwsh: |-
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerMachineRoot]installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\MachineSetup"
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerUserRoot]installer\PowerToysSetupVNext\$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\UserSetup"
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerMachineBasename]PowerToysSetup-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-$(BuildPlatform)"
-      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerUserBasename]PowerToysUserSetup-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-$(BuildPlatform)"
-    displayName: Prepare Installer variables
-
-  # This dll needs to be built and signed before building the MSI.
-  # The Custom Actions project contains a pre-build event that prepares the .wxs files
-  # by filling them out with all our components. We pass RunBuildEvents=true to force
-  # that logic to run.
-  - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: Build Shared Support DLLs
-    inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        /t:PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext;SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
-        /p:RunBuildEvents=true;RestorePackagesConfig=true;CIBuild=true
-        -restore -graph
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-actions.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-      clean: true
-      msbuildArchitecture: x64
-      maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: Sign Shared Support DLLs
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        folder: 'installer'
-        pattern: |-
-          **/PowerToysSetupCustomActionsVNext.dll
-          **/SilentFilesInUseBAFunction.dll
-
-  ## INSTALLER START
-  #### MSI BUILDING AND SIGNING
-  #
-  # The MSI build contains code that reverts the .wxs files to their in-tree versions.
-  # This is only supposed to happen during local builds. Since this build system is
-  # supposed to run side by side--machine and then user--we do NOT want to destroy
-  # the .wxs files. Therefore, we pass RunBuildEvents=false to suppress all of that
-  # logic.
-  #
-  # We pass BuildProjectReferences=false so that it does not recompile the DLLs we just built.
-  # We only pass -restore on the first one because the second run should already have all
-  # of the dependencies.
-  - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: 💻 Build VNext MSI
-    inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        -restore
-        /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext
-        /p:RunBuildEvents=false;PerUser=false;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-machine-msi.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the CustomActions dll
-      msbuildArchitecture: x64
-      maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: 👤 Build VNext MSI
-    inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        /t:PowerToysInstallerVNext
-        /p:RunBuildEvents=false;PerUser=true;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-user-msi.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the CustomActions dll
-      msbuildArchitecture: x64
-      maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  - script: |-
-      wix msi decompile $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).msi -x $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi
-      wix msi decompile $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).msi -x $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi
-      dir $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi
-      dir $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi
-    displayName: "WiX5: Extract and verify MSIs"
-
-  # Check if deps.json files don't reference different dll versions.
-  - pwsh: |-
-      & '.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi\File'
-      & '.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi\File'
-    displayName: Audit deps.json in MSI extracted files
-
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - pwsh: |-
-        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi\File'
-        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMachineMsi\Binary'
-        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi\File'
-        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedUserMsi\Binary'
-        git clean -xfd ./extractedMachineMsi ./extractedUserMsi
-      displayName: Verify all binaries are signed and versioned
-
-    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: Sign VNext MSIs
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        folder: 'installer'
-        pattern: '**/PowerToys*Setup-*.msi'
-
-  #### END MSI
-  
-  #### BOOTSTRAP BUILDING AND SIGNING
-  # We pass BuildProjectReferences=false so that it does not recompile the DLLs we just built.
-  # We only pass -restore on the first one because the second run should already have all
-  # of the dependencies.
-  - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: 💻 Build VNext Bootstrapper
-    inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        -restore
-        /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext
-        /p:PerUser=false;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-machine-bootstrapper.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the MSI nor SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
-      msbuildArchitecture: x64
-      maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  - task: VSBuild@1
-    displayName: 👤 Build VNext Bootstrapper
-    inputs:
-      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
-      vsVersion: 17.0
-      msbuildArgs: >-
-        /t:PowerToysBootstrapperVNext
-        /p:PerUser=true;BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
-        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-user-bootstrapper.binlog
-        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
-      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
-      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
-      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the MSI nor SilentFilesInUseBAFunction
-      msbuildArchitecture: x64
-      maximumCpuCount: true
-
-  # The entirety of bundle unpacking/re-packing is unnecessary if we are not code signing it.
-  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
-    - script: |-
-        wix burn detach $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe -engine installer\machine-engine.exe
-        wix burn detach $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe -engine installer\user-engine.exe
-      displayName: "WiX5: Extract Engines from Bundles"
-
-    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: Sign WiX Engines
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        folder: "installer"
-        pattern: '*-engine.exe'
-
-    - script: |-
-        wix burn reattach $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe -engine installer\machine-engine.exe -o $(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe
-        wix burn reattach $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe -engine installer\user-engine.exe -o $(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe
-      displayName: "WiX5: Reattach Engines to Bundles"
-
-    - pwsh: |-
-        & wix burn extract -oba installer\ba\m "$(InstallerMachineRoot)\$(InstallerMachineBasename).exe"
-        & wix burn extract -oba installer\ba\u "$(InstallerUserRoot)\$(InstallerUserBasename).exe"
-        Get-ChildItem installer\ba -Recurse -Include *.exe,*.dll | Get-AuthenticodeSignature | ForEach-Object {
-          If ($_.Status -Ne "Valid") {
-            Write-Error $_.StatusMessage
-          } Else {
-            Write-Host $_.StatusMessage
-          }
-        }
-        & git clean -fdx installer\ba
-      displayName: "WiX5: Verify Bootstrapper content is signed"
-
-    - template: steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml
-      parameters:
-        displayName: Sign Final Bootstrappers
-        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-        folder: 'installer'
-        pattern: '**/PowerToys*Setup-*.exe'
-
-  #### END BOOTSTRAP
-  ## END INSTALLER

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

@@ -0,0 +1,184 @@
+parameters:
+  - name: versionNumber
+    type: string
+    default: "0.0.1"
+  - name: buildUserInstaller
+    type: boolean
+    default: false
+  - name: codeSign
+    type: boolean
+    default: false
+  - name: signingIdentity
+    type: object
+    default: {}
+  - name: additionalBuildOptions
+    type: string
+    default: ''
+
+steps:
+  - pwsh: |-
+      & git clean -xfd -e *exe -- .\installer\
+    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Clean installer to reduce cross-contamination
+
+  - pwsh: |-
+      $IsPerUser = $${{ parameters.buildUserInstaller }}
+      $InstallerBuildSlug = "MachineSetup"
+      $InstallerBasename = "PowerToysSetup"
+      If($IsPerUser) {
+        $InstallerBuildSlug = "UserSetup"
+        $InstallerBasename = "PowerToysUserSetup"
+      }
+      $InstallerBasename += "-${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-$(BuildPlatform)"
+      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerBuildSlug]$InstallerBuildSlug"
+      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerRelativePath]$(BuildPlatform)\$(BuildConfiguration)\$InstallerBuildSlug"
+      Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=InstallerBasename]$InstallerBasename"
+    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Prepare Installer variables
+
+  # This dll needs to be built and signed before building the MSI.
+  - task: VSBuild@1
+    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Build PowerToysSetupCustomActions
+    inputs:
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: >-
+        /t:PowerToysSetupCustomActions
+        /p:RunBuildEvents=true;PerUser=${{parameters.buildUserInstaller}};RestorePackagesConfig=true;CIBuild=true
+        -restore -graph
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-$(InstallerBuildSlug)-actions.binlog
+        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
+      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
+      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      clean: true
+      msbuildArchitecture: x64
+      maximumCpuCount: true
+
+  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
+    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+      parameters:
+        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign PowerToysSetupCustomActions
+        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+        inputs:
+          FolderPath: 'installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActions/$(InstallerRelativePath)'
+          signType: batchSigning
+          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_installer.json'
+          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
+
+  ## INSTALLER START
+  #### MSI BUILDING AND SIGNING
+  - task: VSBuild@1
+    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Build MSI
+    inputs:
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: >-
+        -restore
+        /t:PowerToysInstaller
+        /p:RunBuildEvents=false;PerUser=${{parameters.buildUserInstaller}};BuildProjectReferences=false;CIBuild=true
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-$(InstallerBuildSlug)-msi.binlog
+        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
+      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
+      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the CustomActions dll
+      msbuildArchitecture: x64
+      maximumCpuCount: true
+
+  - script: |-
+      "C:\Program Files (x86)\WiX Toolset v3.14\bin\dark.exe" -x $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi installer\PowerToysSetup\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).msi
+      dir $(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi
+    displayName: "${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Extract and verify MSI"
+
+  # Check if deps.json files don't reference different dll versions.
+  - pwsh: |-
+      & '.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1' -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi\File'
+    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Audit deps.json in MSI extracted files
+
+  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
+    - pwsh: |-
+        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi\File'
+        & .pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1 -targetDir '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\extractedMsi\Binary'
+        git clean -xfd ./extractedMsi
+      displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Verify all binaries are signed and versioned
+
+    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+      parameters:
+        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign MSI
+        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+        inputs:
+          FolderPath: 'installer/PowerToysSetup/$(InstallerRelativePath)'
+          signType: batchSigning
+          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_installer.json'
+          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
+
+  #### END MSI
+  #### BOOTSTRAP BUILDING AND SIGNING
+
+  - task: VSBuild@1
+    displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Build Bootstrapper
+    inputs:
+      solution: "**/installer/PowerToysSetup.sln"
+      vsVersion: 17.0
+      msbuildArgs: >-
+        /t:PowerToysBootstrapper
+        /p:PerUser=${{parameters.buildUserInstaller}};CIBuild=true
+        /bl:$(LogOutputDirectory)\installer-$(InstallerBuildSlug)-bootstrapper.binlog
+        -restore -graph
+        ${{ parameters.additionalBuildOptions }}
+      platform: $(BuildPlatform)
+      configuration: $(BuildConfiguration)
+      clean: false # don't undo our hard work above by deleting the MSI
+      msbuildArchitecture: x64
+      maximumCpuCount: true
+
+  # The entirety of bundle unpacking/re-packing is unnecessary if we are not code signing it.
+  - ${{ if eq(parameters.codeSign, true) }}:
+    - script: |-
+        "C:\Program Files (x86)\WiX Toolset v3.14\bin\insignia.exe" -ib installer\PowerToysSetup\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).exe -o installer\engine.exe
+      displayName: "${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Insignia: Extract Engine from Bundle"
+
+    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+      parameters:
+        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign WiX Engine
+        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+        inputs:
+          FolderPath: "installer"
+          Pattern: engine.exe
+          signConfigType: inlineSignParams
+          inlineOperation: |
+            [
+                {
+                    "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                    "OperationCode": "SigntoolSign",
+                    "Parameters": {
+                        "OpusName": "Microsoft",
+                        "OpusInfo": "http://www.microsoft.com",
+                        "FileDigest": "/fd \"SHA256\"",
+                        "PageHash": "/NPH",
+                        "TimeStamp": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
+                    },
+                    "ToolName": "sign",
+                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                },
+                {
+                    "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
+                    "OperationCode": "SigntoolVerify",
+                    "Parameters": {},
+                    "ToolName": "sign",
+                    "ToolVersion": "1.0"
+                }
+            ]
+
+    - script: |-
+        "C:\Program Files (x86)\WiX Toolset v3.14\bin\insignia.exe" -ab installer\engine.exe installer\PowerToysSetup\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).exe -o installer\PowerToysSetup\$(InstallerRelativePath)\$(InstallerBasename).exe
+      displayName: "${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Insignia: Merge Engine into Bundle"
+
+    - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
+      parameters:
+        displayName: ${{replace(replace(parameters.buildUserInstaller,'True','👤'),'False','💻')}} Sign Final Bootstrapper
+        signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
+        inputs:
+          FolderPath: 'installer/PowerToysSetup/$(InstallerRelativePath)'
+          signType: batchSigning
+          batchSignPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\ESRPSigning_installer.json'
+          ciPolicyFile: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\CIPolicy.xml'
+  #### END BOOTSTRAP
+  ## END INSTALLER

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-download-artifacts-with-azure-cli.yml

@@ -1,33 +0,0 @@
-parameters:
-- name: artifactName
-  type: string
-  default: ""
-
-# Why use az cli to download? → The ARM agent may run into OutOfMemory issues.  
-# Why use the Azure CLI ZIP version? → It comes with its own Python and works fine under emulation on ARM64.
-# Why not use AzureCLI@2 task? → It requires azureSubscription, which is unnecessary for downloading artifacts.
-
-steps:
-- powershell: |
-    Write-Host "Downloading Azure CLI ZIP..."
-    $azCliUrl = "https://aka.ms/installazurecliwindowszipx64"
-    $azCliZip = "$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)\azure-cli.zip"
-
-    Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $azCliUrl -OutFile $azCliZip
-  displayName: 'Install Azure CLI from ZIP'
-
-- task: ExtractFiles@1
-  inputs:
-    archiveFilePatterns: '$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)\azure-cli.zip'
-    destinationFolder: '$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)\AzureCLI'
-
-- pwsh: |
-    $azureCliPath = "$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)\AzureCLI\bin"
-    $env:Path = "$azureCliPath;" + $env:Path
-    Write-Host "Configuring Azure DevOps defaults..."
-    az devops configure --defaults organization='$(System.TeamFoundationCollectionUri)' project='$(System.TeamProject)' --use-git-aliases true
-    Write-Host "Downloading artifacts..."
-    az pipelines runs artifact download --artifact-name ${{parameters.artifactName}} --path "$(Pipeline.Workspace)/${{parameters.artifactName}}" --run-id $(Build.BuildId) --debug
-  displayName: 'Download artifacts with Azure CLI'
-  env:
-    AZURE_DEVOPS_EXT_PAT: $(System.AccessToken)

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-ensure-dotnet-version.yml

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 parameters:
 - name: version
   type: string
-  default: "9.0"
+  default: "8.0"
 - name: sdk
   type: boolean
   default: false
@@ -16,10 +16,6 @@ parameters:
 steps:
 - pwsh: |-
     curl.exe -J -L -O "https://dot.net/v1/dotnet-install.ps1"
-    if (-not (Test-Path dotnet-install.ps1)) {
-      Write-Error "Failed to download dotnet-install.ps1"
-      exit 1
-    }
     $NEW_DOTNET_ROOT = "$(Agent.ToolsDirectory)\dotnet"
     & ./dotnet-install.ps1 -Channel "${{parameters.version}}" -InstallDir $NEW_DOTNET_ROOT
     Write-Host "##vso[task.setvariable variable=DOTNET_ROOT]${NEW_DOTNET_ROOT}"
@@ -29,4 +25,3 @@ steps:
     displayName: "Install .NET ${{parameters.version}} SDK"
   ${{ else }}:
     displayName: "Install .NET ${{parameters.version}}"
-  retryCountOnTaskFailure: 3

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-esrp-sign-files-authenticode.yml

@@ -1,45 +0,0 @@
-parameters:
-  - name: displayName
-    type: string
-    default: Sign Specific Files
-  - name: folder
-    type: string
-  - name: pattern
-    type: string
-  - name: signingIdentity
-    type: object
-    default: {}
-
-steps:
-  - template: steps-esrp-signing.yml
-    parameters:
-      displayName: ${{ parameters.displayName }}
-      signingIdentity: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity }}
-      inputs:
-        FolderPath: ${{ parameters.folder }}
-        Pattern: ${{ parameters.pattern }}
-        UseMinimatch: true
-        signConfigType: inlineSignParams
-        inlineOperation: |-
-          [
-              {
-                  "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                  "OperationCode": "SigntoolSign",
-                  "Parameters": {
-                      "OpusName": "Microsoft",
-                      "OpusInfo": "http://www.microsoft.com",
-                      "FileDigest": "/fd \"SHA256\"",
-                      "PageHash": "/NPH",
-                      "TimeStamp": "/tr \"http://rfc3161.gtm.corp.microsoft.com/TSS/HttpTspServer\" /td sha256"
-                  },
-                  "ToolName": "sign",
-                  "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-              },
-              {
-                  "KeyCode": "CP-230012",
-                  "OperationCode": "SigntoolVerify",
-                  "Parameters": {},
-                  "ToolName": "sign",
-                  "ToolVersion": "1.0"
-              }
-          ]

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-esrp-signing.yml

@@ -19,6 +19,4 @@ steps:
       AuthAKVName: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity.akvName }}
       AuthCertName: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity.authCertName }}
       AuthSignCertName: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity.signCertName }}
-      UseMSIAuthentication: ${{ coalesce(parameters.signingIdentity.useManagedIdentity, 'false') }}
-      EsrpClientId: ${{ parameters.signingIdentity.clientId }}
       ${{ insert }}: ${{ parameters.inputs }}

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-fetch-and-prepare-localizations.yml

@@ -4,12 +4,12 @@ parameters:
     default: false
 
 steps:
-  - task: TouchdownBuildTask@5
+  - task: TouchdownBuildTask@3
     displayName: 'Download Localization Files -- PowerToys 37400'
     inputs:
       teamId: 37400
-      FederatedIdentityTDBuildServiceConnection: $(TouchdownServiceConnection)
-      authType: FederatedIdentityTDBuild
+      TDBuildServiceConnection: $(TouchdownServiceConnection)
+      authType: SubjectNameIssuer
       resourceFilePath: |
        **\Resources.resx
        **\Resource.resx

.pipelines/v2/templates/steps-setup-versioning.yml

@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-parameters:
-  - name: directory
-    type: string
-    default: $(Build.SourcesDirectory)
-
-steps:
-  - pwsh: |-
-      nuget install Microsoft.Windows.Terminal.Versioning -ConfigFile "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\.pipelines\release-nuget.config" -OutputDirectory _versioning
-      $VersionRoot = (Get-Item _versioning\Microsoft.Windows.*).FullName
-      & "$VersionRoot\build\Setup.ps1" -ProjectDirectory "${{ parameters.directory }}" -Verbose
-    displayName: Set up versioning for ${{ parameters.directory }} via M.W.T.V

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

@@ -1,57 +0,0 @@
-parameters:
-  - name: versionNumber
-    type: string
-    default: 1.6
-  - name: useExperimentalVersion
-    type: boolean
-    default: false
-
-steps:
-- task: NuGetAuthenticate@1
-  displayName: 'NuGet Authenticate'
-
-- task: PowerShell@2
-  displayName: Update WinAppSDK Versions
-  inputs:
-    filePath: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\.pipelines\UpdateVersions.ps1'
-    arguments: >
-      -winAppSdkVersionNumber ${{ parameters.versionNumber }}
-      -useExperimentalVersion $${{ parameters.useExperimentalVersion }}
-      -rootPath "$(build.sourcesdirectory)"
-
-- script: echo $(WinAppSDKVersion)
-  displayName: 'Display WinAppSDK Version Found'
-
-- task: DownloadPipelineArtifact@2
-  displayName: 'Download WindowsAppSDK'
-  inputs:
-    buildType: 'specific'
-    project: '55e8140e-57ac-4e5f-8f9c-c7c15b51929d'
-    definition: '104083'
-    buildVersionToDownload: 'latestFromBranch'
-    branchName: 'refs/heads/release/${{ parameters.versionNumber }}-stable'
-    artifactName: 'WindowsAppSDK_Nuget_And_MSIX'
-    targetPath: '$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages'
-
-- script: dir $(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\NugetPackages
-  displayName: 'List downloaded packages'
-
-- task: NuGetCommand@2
-  displayName: 'Install WindowsAppSDK'
-  inputs:
-    command: 'custom'
-    arguments: >
-      install "Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK"
-      -Source "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\NugetPackages"
-      -Version "$(WinAppSDKVersion)"
-      -OutputDirectory "$(Build.SourcesDirectory)\localpackages\output"
-      -FallbackSource "https://microsoft.pkgs.visualstudio.com/ProjectReunion/_packaging/Project.Reunion.nuget.internal/nuget/v3/index.json"
-
-- task: NuGetCommand@2
-  displayName: 'Restore NuGet packages'
-  inputs:
-    command: 'restore'
-    feedsToUse: 'config'
-    nugetConfigPath: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\nuget.config'
-    restoreSolution: '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\**\*.sln'
-    includeNuGetOrg: false

.pipelines/v2/templates/variables-nuget-package-version.yml

@@ -1,17 +0,0 @@
-variables:
-  # If we are building a branch called "stable*", hide the NuGet suffix.
-  # If we don't do that, XES will set the suffix to "stable".
-  # main is special, however. XES ignores main. Since we never produce actual
-  # shipping builds from main, we want to force it to have a beta label.
-  #
-  # In effect:
-  # BRANCH / BRANDING | Version                    |
-  # ------------------|----------------------------|
-  # stable            | 0.2.250512001              |
-  # main              | 0.2.250512001-experimental |
-  # all others        | 0.2.250512001-branch       |
-  ${{ if startsWith(variables['Build.SourceBranchName'], 'stable') }}:
-    NoNuGetPackBetaVersion: true
-  ${{ elseif eq(variables['Build.SourceBranchName'], 'main') }}:
-    NuGetPackBetaVersion: experimental
-

.pipelines/verifyAndSetLatestVCToolsVersion.ps1

@@ -1,27 +1,4 @@
-$VSInstances = ([xml](& 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vswhere.exe' -latest -requires Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.Tools.x86.x64 -include packages -format xml))
-$VSPackages = $VSInstances.instances.instance.packages.package
-$LatestVCPackage = ($VSPackages | ? { $_.id -eq "Microsoft.VisualCpp.Tools.Core" })
-$LatestVCToolsVersion = $LatestVCPackage.version;
-
-$VSRoot = (& 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vswhere.exe' -latest -requires Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.Tools.x86.x64 -property 'resolvedInstallationPath')
-$VCToolsRoot = Join-Path $VSRoot "VC\Tools\MSVC"
-
-# We have observed a few instances where the VC tools package version actually
-# differs from the version on the files themselves. We might as well check
-# whether the version we just found _actually exists_ before we use it.
-# We'll use whichever highest version exists.
-$PackageVCToolPath = Join-Path $VCToolsRoot $LatestVCToolsVersion
-If ($Null -Eq (Get-Item $PackageVCToolPath -ErrorAction:Ignore)) {
-    $VCToolsVersions = Get-ChildItem $VCToolsRoot | ForEach-Object {
-        [Version]$_.Name
-    } | Sort -Descending
-    $LatestActualVCToolsVersion = $VCToolsVersions | Select -First 1
-
-    If ([Version]$LatestVCToolsVersion -Ne $LatestActualVCToolsVersion) {
-        Write-Output "VC Tools Mismatch: Directory = $LatestActualVCToolsVersion, Package = $LatestVCToolsVersion"
-        $LatestVCToolsVersion = $LatestActualVCToolsVersion.ToString(3)
-    }
-}
+$LatestVCToolsVersion = (([xml](& 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer\vswhere.exe' -latest -requires Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.Tools.x86.x64 -include packages -format xml)).instances.instance.packages.package | ? { $_.id -eq "Microsoft.VisualCpp.CRT.Source" }).version;
 
 Write-Output "Latest VCToolsVersion: $LatestVCToolsVersion"
 Write-Output "Updating VCToolsVersion environment variable for job"

.pipelines/verifyArm64Configuration.ps1

@@ -59,7 +59,6 @@ if ($errorTable.Count -gt 0) {
         };
         Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red `r
     }
-    Write-Error "Found arm64 verification errors."
     exit 1;
 }
 

.pipelines/verifyCommonProps.ps1

@@ -1,62 +0,0 @@
-[CmdletBinding()]
-Param(
-    [Parameter(Mandatory = $True, Position = 1)]
-    [string]$sourceDir
-)
-
-# scan all csharp project in the source directory
-function Get-CSharpProjects {
-    param (
-        [string]$path
-    )
-
-    # Get all .csproj files under the specified path
-    return Get-ChildItem -Path $path -Recurse -Filter *.csproj | Select-Object -ExpandProperty FullName
-}
-
-# Check if the project file imports 'Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props'
-function Test-ImportSharedCsWinRTProps {
-    param (
-        [string]$filePath
-    )
-
-    # Load the XML content of the .csproj file
-    [xml]$csprojContent = Get-Content -Path $filePath
-
-    
-    # Check if the Import element with Project attribute containing 'Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props' exists
-    return $csprojContent.Project.Import | Where-Object { $null -ne $_.Project -and $_.Project.EndsWith('Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props') }
-}
-
-# Call the function with the provided source directory
-$csprojFilesArray = Get-CSharpProjects -path $sourceDir
-
-$hasInvalidCsProj = $false
-
-# Enumerate the array of file paths and call Validate-ImportSharedCsWinRTProps for each file
-foreach ($csprojFile in $csprojFilesArray) {
-    # Skip if the file ends with 'TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj'
-    if ($csprojFile -like '*TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj') {
-        continue
-    }
-    
-    # The CmdPal.Core projects use a common shared props file, so skip them
-    if ($csprojFile -like '*Microsoft.CmdPal.Core.*.csproj') {
-        continue
-    }
-    if ($csprojFile -like '*Microsoft.CmdPal.Ext.Shell.csproj') {
-        continue
-    }
-
-    $importExists = Test-ImportSharedCsWinRTProps -filePath $csprojFile
-    if (!$importExists) {
-        Write-Output "$csprojFile need to import 'Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props'."
-        $hasInvalidCsProj = $true
-    }
-}
-
-if ($hasInvalidCsProj) {
-    exit 1
-}
-
-exit 0

.pipelines/verifyDepsJsonLibraryVersions.ps1

@@ -15,14 +15,9 @@ Param(
 $referencedFileVersionsPerDll = @{}
 $totalFailures = 0
 
-Get-ChildItem $targetDir -Recurse -Filter *.deps.json -Exclude *UITest*,MouseJump.Common.UnitTests*,*.FuzzTests* | ForEach-Object {
-    # Temporarily exclude All UI-Test, Fuzzer-Test projects because of Appium.WebDriver dependencies
+Get-ChildItem $targetDir -Recurse -Filter *.deps.json -Exclude UITests-FancyZones*,MouseJump.Common.UnitTests* | ForEach-Object {
+    # Temporarily exclude FancyZones UI tests because of Appium.WebDriver dependencies
     $depsJsonFullFileName = $_.FullName
-
-    if ($depsJsonFullFileName -like "*CmdPal*" -or $depsJsonFullFileName -like "*CommandPalette*") {
-        return
-    }
-
     $depsJsonFileName = $_.Name
     $depsJson = Get-Content $depsJsonFullFileName | ConvertFrom-Json
 
@@ -46,11 +41,10 @@ Get-ChildItem $targetDir -Recurse -Filter *.deps.json -Exclude *UITest*,MouseJum
                             $dllName = Split-Path $_.Name -leaf
                             if([bool]($_.Value.PSObject.Properties.name -match 'fileVersion')) {
                                 $dllFileVersion = $_.Value.fileVersion
-                                if (([string]::IsNullOrEmpty($dllFileVersion) -or ($dllFileVersion -eq '0.0.0.0')) -and $dllName.StartsWith('PowerToys.'))` {
+                                if ([string]::IsNullOrEmpty($dllFileVersion) -and $dllName.StartsWith('PowerToys.'))` {
                                     # After VS 17.11 update some of PowerToys dlls have no fileVersion in deps.json even though the 
                                     # version is correctly set. This is a workaround to skip our dlls as we are confident that all of
                                     # our dlls share the same version across the dependencies.
-									# After VS 17.13 these error versions started appearing as 0.0.0.0 so we've added that case to the condition as well.
                                     continue
                                 }
 
@@ -92,3 +86,4 @@ if ($totalFailures -gt 0) {
 
 Write-Host -ForegroundColor Green "All " $referencedFileVersionsPerDll.keys.Count " libraries are mentioned with the same version across the dependencies.`r`n"
 exit 0
+

.pipelines/verifyNoticeMdAgainstNugetPackages.ps1

@@ -46,30 +46,17 @@ $totalList = $projFiles | ForEach-Object -Parallel {
 
         foreach($p in $temp) 
         {
-            # ignore "Auto-referenced" string in the output
-            if ($p -match "Auto-referenced") {
-                continue
-            }
-
             # breaking item down to usable array and getting 1 and 2, see below of a sample output
             #    > PACKAGE      VERSION            VERSION
-            # if a package is Auto-referenced, "(A)" will appear in position 1 instead of a version number.
 
             $p = -split $p
             $p = $p[1, 2]
-            $tempString = $p[0]
+            $tempString = $p[0] + " " + $p[1]
 
-            if([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($tempString))
+            if(![string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($tempString))
             {
-                Continue
+		   echo "- $tempString";
             }
-
-            if($tempString.StartsWith("Microsoft.") -Or $tempString.StartsWith("System."))
-            {
-                Continue
-            }
-
-            echo "- $tempString"
         }
 	$csproj = $null;
     }
@@ -79,57 +66,9 @@ $returnList = [System.Collections.Generic.HashSet[string]]($totalList) -join "`r
 
 Write-Host $returnList
 
-# Extract the current package list from NOTICE.md
-$noticePattern = "## NuGet Packages used by PowerToys\s*((?:\r?\n- .+)+)"
-$noticeMatch = [regex]::Match($noticeFile, $noticePattern)
-
-if ($noticeMatch.Success) {
-    $currentNoticePackageList = $noticeMatch.Groups[1].Value.Trim()
-} else {
-    Write-Warning "Warning: Could not find 'NuGet Packages used by PowerToys' section in NOTICE.md"
-    $currentNoticePackageList = ""
-}
-
 if (!$noticeFile.Trim().EndsWith($returnList.Trim()))
 {
 	Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "Notice.md does not match NuGet list."
-
-	# Show detailed differences
-	$generatedPackages = $returnList -split "`r`n|`n" | Where-Object { $_.Trim() -ne "" } | Sort-Object
-	$noticePackages = $currentNoticePackageList -split "`r`n|`n" | Where-Object { $_.Trim() -ne "" } | ForEach-Object { $_.Trim() } | Sort-Object
-
-	Write-Host ""
-	Write-Host -ForegroundColor Cyan "=== DETAILED DIFFERENCE ANALYSIS ==="
-	Write-Host ""
-
-	# Find packages in proj file list but not in NOTICE.md
-	$missingFromNotice = $generatedPackages | Where-Object { $noticePackages -notcontains $_ }
-	if ($missingFromNotice.Count -gt 0) {
-		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "MissingFromNotice:"
-		foreach ($pkg in $missingFromNotice) {
-			Write-Host -ForegroundColor Red "  $pkg"
-		}
-		Write-Host ""
-	}
-
-	# Find packages in NOTICE.md but not in proj file list
-	$extraInNotice = $noticePackages | Where-Object { $generatedPackages -notcontains $_ }
-	if ($extraInNotice.Count -gt 0) {
-		Write-Host -ForegroundColor Yellow "ExtraInNotice:"
-		foreach ($pkg in $extraInNotice) {
-			Write-Host -ForegroundColor Yellow "  $pkg"
-		}
-		Write-Host ""
-	}
-
-	# Show counts for summary
-	Write-Host -ForegroundColor Cyan "Summary:"
-	Write-Host "  Proj file list has $($generatedPackages.Count) packages"
-	Write-Host "  NOTICE.md has $($noticePackages.Count) packages"
-	Write-Host "  MissingFromNotice: $($missingFromNotice.Count) packages"
-	Write-Host "  ExtraInNotice: $($extraInNotice.Count) packages"
-	Write-Host ""
-
 	exit 1
 }
 

.pipelines/verifyNugetPackages.ps1

@@ -21,13 +21,4 @@ if (-not $?)
     exit 1
 }
 
-# Ignore NU1503 on vcxproj files 
-dotnet restore $solution /nowarn:NU1503 
-if ($lastExitCode -ne 0)
-{
-    $result = $lastExitCode
-    Write-Error "Error running dotnet restore, with the exit code $lastExitCode. Please verify logs on the nuget package versions."
-    exit $result
-}
-
 exit 0

.pipelines/versionAndSignCheck.ps1

@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ Param(
 $DirPath = $targetDir; #this file is in pipeline, we need root.
 $items = Get-ChildItem -Path $DirPath -File -Include *.exe, *.dll, *.ttf, PTCustomActions -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
 $versionExceptions = @(
-    "AdaptiveCards.Templating.dll",
     "Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.DynamicDependency.Projection.dll",
     "Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.Resources.Projection.dll",
     "Microsoft.Windows.ApplicationModel.WindowsAppRuntime.Projection.dll",
@@ -20,17 +19,10 @@ $versionExceptions = @(
     "Microsoft.Xaml.Interactions.dll",
     "Microsoft.Xaml.Interactivity.dll",
     "hyjiacan.py4n.dll",
-    "TraceReloggerLib.dll",
     "Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.Release.Net.dll",
     "Microsoft.Windows.Widgets.Projection.dll",
-    "WinRT.Host.Shim.dll",
-    "WyHash.dll",
-    "Microsoft.Recognizers.Text.DataTypes.TimexExpression.dll",
-    "ObjectModelCsProjection.dll",
-    "RendererCsProjection.dll") -join '|';
+    "WinRT.Host.Shim.dll") -join '|';
 $nullVersionExceptions = @(
-    "SkiaSharp.Views.WinUI.Native.dll",
-    "libSkiaSharp.dll",
     "codicon.ttf",
     "e_sqlite3.dll",
     "getfilesiginforedist.dll",
@@ -50,15 +42,13 @@ $nullVersionExceptions = @(
     "PushNotificationsLongRunningTask.ProxyStub.dll",
     "WindowsAppSdk.AppxDeploymentExtensions.Desktop.dll",
     "System.Diagnostics.EventLog.Messages.dll",
-    "Microsoft.Windows.Widgets.dll",
-    "AdaptiveCards.ObjectModel.WinUI3.dll",
-    "AdaptiveCards.Rendering.WinUI3.dll") -join '|';
+    "Microsoft.Windows.Widgets.dll") -join '|';
 $totalFailure = 0;
 
 Write-Host $DirPath;
 
-if (-not (Test-Path $DirPath)) {
-    Write-Error "Folder does not exist!"
+if (-not (Test-Path $DirPath)) {  
+    Write-Host "Folder does not exist!"
 }
 
 Write-Host "Total items: " $items.Count
@@ -69,17 +59,12 @@ if ($items.Count -eq 0) {
 }
 
 $items | ForEach-Object {
-    if ($_.VersionInfo.FileVersion -eq "0.0.0.0" -and $_.Name -notmatch $versionExceptions) {
-        # These items are exceptions that actually have the 0.0.0.0 version.
-        Write-Host "Version set to 0.0.0.0: " + $_.FullName
-        $totalFailure++;
-    }
     if ($_.VersionInfo.FileVersion -eq "1.0.0.0" -and $_.Name -notmatch $versionExceptions) {
         # These items are exceptions that actually have the 1.0.0.0 version.
         Write-Host "Version set to 1.0.0.0: " + $_.FullName
         $totalFailure++;
     }
-    elseif ($_.VersionInfo.FileVersion -eq $null -and $_.Name -notmatch $nullVersionExceptions) {
+    elseif ($_.VersionInfo.FileVersion -eq $null -and $_.Name -notmatch $nullVersionExceptions) { 
         # These items are exceptions that actually a version not set.
         Write-Host "Version not set: " + $_.FullName
         $totalFailure++;
@@ -94,7 +79,6 @@ $items | ForEach-Object {
 }
 
 if ($totalFailure -gt 0) {
-    Write-Error "Some items had issues."
     exit 1
 }
 

.pipelines/versionSetting.ps1

@@ -38,19 +38,9 @@ $verPropReadFileLocation = $verPropWriteFileLocation;
 $verProps.Project.PropertyGroup.Version = $versionNumber;
 $verProps.Project.PropertyGroup.DevEnvironment = $DevEnvironment;
 
-Write-Host "xml" $verProps.Project.PropertyGroup.Version
+Write-Host "xml" $verProps.Project.PropertyGroup.Version 
 $verProps.Save($verPropWriteFileLocation);
 
-
-#### The same thing as above, but for the CmdPal version
-$verPropWriteFileLocation = $PSScriptRoot + '/../src/CmdPalVersion.props';
-$verPropReadFileLocation = $verPropWriteFileLocation;
-[XML]$verProps = Get-Content $verPropReadFileLocation
-$verProps.Project.PropertyGroup.DevEnvironment = $DevEnvironment;
-Write-Host "xml" $verProps.Project.PropertyGroup.Version
-$verProps.Save($verPropWriteFileLocation);
-#######
-
 # Set PowerRenameContextMenu package version in AppManifest.xml
 $powerRenameContextMenuAppManifestWriteFileLocation = $PSScriptRoot + '/../src/modules/powerrename/PowerRenameContextMenu/AppxManifest.xml';
 $powerRenameContextMenuAppManifestReadFileLocation = $powerRenameContextMenuAppManifestWriteFileLocation;

.vscode/launch.json

@@ -1,54 +0,0 @@
-{
-    "version": "0.2.0",
-    "inputs": [
-        {
-            "id": "arch",
-            "type": "pickString",
-            "description": "Select target architecture",
-            "options": ["x64", "arm64"],
-            "default": "x64"
-        }
-    ],
-    "configurations": [
-        {
-            "name": "Run native executable (no build)",
-            "type": "cppvsdbg",
-            "request": "launch",
-            "program": "${workspaceFolder}\\${input:arch}\\Debug\\PowerToys.exe",
-            "args": [],
-            "stopAtEntry": false,
-            "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-            "environment": [],
-            "console": "integratedTerminal"
-        },
-        {
-            "name": "C/C++ Attach to PowerToys Process (native)",
-            "type": "cppvsdbg",
-            "request": "attach",
-            "processId": "${command:pickProcess}",
-            "symbolSearchPath": "${workspaceFolder}\\${input:arch}\\Debug;${workspaceFolder}\\Debug;${workspaceFolder}\\symbols"
-        },
-        {
-            "name": "Run managed code (managed, no build, ARCH configurable)",
-            "type": "coreclr",
-            "request": "launch",
-            "program": "${workspaceFolder}\\${input:arch}\\Debug\\WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.Settings.exe",
-            "args": [],
-            "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-            "env": {},
-            "console": "internalConsole",
-            "stopAtEntry": false
-        },
-        {
-            "name": "Run AdvancedPaste (managed, no build, ARCH configurable)",
-            "type": "coreclr",
-            "request": "launch",
-            "program": "${workspaceFolder}\\${input:arch}\\Debug\\WinUI3Apps\\PowerToys.AdvancedPaste.exe",
-            "args": [],
-            "cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
-            "env": {},
-            "console": "internalConsole",
-            "stopAtEntry": false
-        },
-    ]
-}

.vsconfig

@@ -1,15 +1,13 @@
 {
   "version": "1.0",
-  "components": [
+  "components": [  
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.CoreEditor",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.CoreEditor",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.NativeDesktop",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.ManagedDesktop",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Workload.Universal",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Windows10SDK.19041",
-    "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Windows10SDK.20348",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Windows10SDK.22621",
-    "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.Windows10SDK.26100",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.ComponentGroup.UWP.VC",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.UWP.VC.ARM64",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.Runtimes.ARM64.Spectre",
@@ -20,4 +18,4 @@
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.Component.VC.ATL.Spectre",
     "Microsoft.VisualStudio.ComponentGroup.WindowsAppSDK.Cs"
   ]
-}
+} 

COMMUNITY.md

@@ -6,30 +6,18 @@ Names are in alphabetical order based on first name.
 
 ## High impact community members
 
-### [@Noraa-Junker](https://github.com/Noraa-Junker) - [Noraa Junker](https://noraajunker.ch)
-Noraa has helped triaging, discussing, and creating a substantial number of issues and contributed features/fixes. Noraa was the primary person for helping build the File Explorer preview pane handler for developer files.
-
-### [@cgaarden](https://github.com/cgaarden) - [Christian Gaarden Gaardmark](https://www.onegreatworld.com) 
-Christian contributed New+ utility
+### [@Aaron-Junker](https://github.com/Aaron-Junker) - [Aaron Junker](https://aaron-junker.github.io)
+Aaron has helped triaging, discussing, and creating a substantial number of issues and contributed features/fixes. Aaron was the primary person for helping build the File Explorer preview pane handler for developer files.
 
 ### [@CleanCodeDeveloper](https://github.com/CleanCodeDeveloper)
 CleanCodeDeveloper helped do massive amounts of code stability and image resizer work.
 
-### [@plante-msft](https://github.com/plante-msft) - Connor Plante
-Connor was the creator of Workspaces and helped create Command Palette (PowerToys Run v2)
-
 ### [@damienleroy](https://github.com/damienleroy) - [Damien Leroy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/Damien-Leroy-b2734416a/)
 Damien has helped out by developing and contributing the Quick Accent utility.
 
-### [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment) - [David Rayment](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rayment-168b5251/)
-Dave has helped improve the experience inside of Peek by adding in new features and fixing bugs.
-
 ### [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti) - [Davide Giacometti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidegiacometti/)
 Davide has helped fix multiple bugs, added new utilities, features, as well as help us with the ARM64 effort by porting applications to .NET Core.
 
-### [@ethanfangg](https://github.com/ethanfangg) - Ethan Fang
-Ethan helped run PowerToys and worked on improving and prototyping out next generation PowerToys
-
 ### [@franky920920](https://github.com/franky920920) - [Franky Chen](https://frankychen.net)
 Franky has helped triaging, discussing, and creating a substantial number of issues and contributed features/fixes to PowerToys.
 
@@ -45,9 +33,6 @@ Jeff added in multiple new features into Keyboard manager, such as key chord sup
 ### [@TheJoeFin](https://github.com/TheJoeFin) - [Joe Finney](https://joefinapps.com)
 Joe has helped triaging, discussing, issues as well as fixing bugs and building features for Text Extractor.
 
-### [@joadoumie](https://github.com/joadoumie) - Jordi Adoumie
-Jordi helped innovate amazing new features into Advanced Paste and helped create Command Palette (PowerToys Run v2)
-  
 ### [@jsoref](https://github.com/jsoref) - [Josh Soref](https://check-spelling.dev/)
 Helping keep our spelling correct :)
 
@@ -57,12 +42,6 @@ Color Picker is from Martin.
 ### [@mikeclayton](https://github.com/mikeclayton) - [Michael Clayton](https://michael-clayton.com)
 Michael contributed the [initial version](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/23216) of the Mouse Jump tool and [a number of updates](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pulls?q=is%3Apr+author%3Amikeclayton) based on his FancyMouse utility.
 
-### [@pedrolamas](https://github.com/pedrolamas/) - Pedro Lamas
-Pedro helped create the thumbnail and File Explorer previewers for 3D files like STL and GCode.  If you like 3D printing, these are very helpful.
-
-### [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi/) - PesBandi
-PesBandi has helped do massive amounts of Quick Accent and bug fixes.
-
 ### [@riverar](https://github.com/riverar) - [Rafael Rivera](https://withinrafael.com/)
 Rafael has helped do the [upgrade from CppWinRT 1.x to 2.0](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/1907).  He directly provided feedback to the CppWinRT team for bugs from this migration as well.
 
@@ -117,6 +96,10 @@ PowerRename is from Chris's SmartRename and icon rendering for SVGs in File Expl
 
 PowerToys Awake is a tool to keep your computer awake.
 
+### [@Niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001/) - [Niels Laute](https://nielslaute.com/)
+
+Niels has helped drive large sums of our update toward a new [consistent and modern UX](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/891). This includes the [launcher work](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/44), color picker UX update and [icon design](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/1118).
+
 ### [@randyrants](https://github.com/randyrants) - [Randy Santossio](https://www.randyrants.com)
 
 Randy contributed Registry Preview and some very early conversations about keyboard remapping.
@@ -129,8 +112,6 @@ Find My Mouse is based on Raymond Chen's SuperSonar.
 
 Crop And Lock is based on the original work of Robert Mikhayelyan, with Program Manager support from [@kevinguo305](https://github.com/kevinguo305) - Kevin Guo.
 
-ZoomIt's Video Recording Session code is based on Robert Mikhayelyan's https://github.com/robmikh/capturevideosample code.
-
 ### Microsoft InVEST team
 
 This amazing team helped PowerToys develop PowerToys Run and Keyboard manager as well as update our Settings to v2.  @alekhyareddy28, @arjunbalgovind, @jyuwono @laviusmotileng-ms, @ryanbodrug-microsoft, @saahmedm, @somil55, @traies, @udit3333
@@ -170,59 +151,28 @@ Other contributors:
   * Paul Schmitt - WWL
   * And many other Users!
 
-## ZoomIt original contributors
-
-ZoomIt source code was originally implemented by [Sysinternals](https://sysinternals.com):
-
-- [@markrussinovich](https://github.com/markrussinovich) - Mark Russinovich
-- [@foxmsft](https://github.com/foxmsft) - Alex Mihaiuc
-- [@johnstep](https://github.com/johnstep) - John Stephens
-
 ## PowerToys core team
 
-- [@cinnamon-msft](https://github.com/cinnamon-msft) - Kayla Cinnamon - Lead
-- [@craigloewen-msft](https://github.com/craigloewen-msft) - Craig Loewen - Product Manager
-- [@niels9001](https://github.com/niels9001/) - Niels Laute - Product Manager
-- [@dhowett](https://github.com/dhowett) - Dustin Howett - Dev Lead
-- [@yeelam-gordon](https://github.com/yeelam-gordon) - Gordon Lam - Dev Lead
-- [@jamrobot](https://github.com/jamrobot) - Jerry Xu - Dev Lead
-- [@lei9444](https://github.com/lei9444) - Leilei Zhang - Dev
-- [@shuaiyuanxx](https://github.com/shuaiyuanxx) - Shawn Yuan - Dev
-- [@moooyo](https://github.com/moooyo) - Yu Leng - Dev
-- [@haoliuu](https://github.com/haoliuu) - Hao Liu - Dev
-- [@chenmy77](https://github.com/chenmy77) - Mengyuan Chen - Dev
-- [@chemwolf6922](https://github.com/chemwolf6922) - Feng Wang - Dev
-- [@yaqingmi](https://github.com/yaqingmi) - Yaqing Mi - Dev
-- [@zhaoqpcn](https://github.com/zhaoqpcn) - Qingpeng Zhao - Dev
-- [@urnotdfs](https://github.com/urnotdfs) - Xiaofeng Wang - Dev
-- [@zhaopy536](https://github.com/zhaopy536) - Peiyao Zhao - Dev
-- [@wang563681252](https://github.com/wang563681252) - Zhaopeng Wang - Dev
-- [@vanzue](https://github.com/vanzue) - Kai Tao - Dev
-- [@zadjii-msft](https://github.com/zadjii-msft) - Mike Griese - Dev
-- [@khmyznikov](https://github.com/khmyznikov) - Gleb Khmyznikov - Dev
-- [@chatasweetie](https://github.com/chatasweetie) - Jessica Earley-Cha - Dev
-- [@MichaelJolley](https://github.com/MichaelJolley) - Michael Jolley - Dev
-- [@Jaylyn-Barbee](https://github.com/Jaylyn-Barbee) - Jaylyn Barbee - Dev
-- [@zateutsch](https://github.com/zateutsch) - Zach Teutsch - Dev
-- [@crutkas](https://github.com/crutkas/) - Clint Rutkas - Overhead
+- [@crutkas](https://github.com/crutkas/) - Clint Rutkas - Lead
+- [@ethanfangg](https://github.com/ethanfangg) - Ethan Fang - Lead
+- [@cinnamon-msft](https://github.com/cinnamon-msft) - Kayla Cinnamon - Product Manager
+- [@plante-msft](https://github.com/plante-msft) - Connor Plante - Product Manager
+- [@nguyen-dows](https://github.com/nguyen-dows) - Christopher Nguyen - Product Manager
+- [@joadoumie](https://github.com/joadoumie) - Jordi Adoumie - Product Manager
+- [@jaimecbernardo](https://github.com/jaimecbernardo) - Jaime Bernardo - Dev lead
+- [@dhowett](https://github.com/dhowett) - Dustin Howett - Dev lead
+- [@drawbyperpetual](https://github.com/drawbyperpetual) - Anirudha Shankar - Dev
+- [@donlaci](https://github.com/donlaci) - Laszlo Nemeth - Dev
+- [@gokcekantarci](https://github.com/gokcekantarci) - Gokce Kantarci - Dev
+- [@SeraphimaZykova](https://github.com/SeraphimaZykova) - Seraphima Zykova - Dev
+- [@stefansjfw](https://github.com/stefansjfw) - Stefan Markovic - Dev
 
-## Former PowerToys core team members
+# Former PowerToys core team members
 
 - [@indierawk2k2](https://github.com/indierawk2k2) - Mike Harsh - Product Manager
-- [@ethanfangg](https://github.com/ethanfangg) - Ethan Fang - Product Manager
-- [@plante-msft](https://github.com/plante-msft) - Connor Plante - Product Manager
-- [@joadoumie](https://github.com/joadoumie) - Jordi Adoumie - Product Manager
-- [@nguyen-dows](https://github.com/nguyen-dows) - Christopher Nguyen - Product Manager
 - [@enricogior](https://github.com/enricogior) - Enrico Giordani - Dev Lead
 - [@bzoz](https://github.com/bzoz) - Bartosz Sosnowski - Dev
 - [@ivan100sic](https://github.com/ivan100sic) - Ivan Stošić - Dev
 - [@mykhailopylyp](https://github.com/mykhailopylyp) - Mykhailo Pylyp - Dev
 - [@taras-janea](https://github.com/taras-janea) - Taras Sich - Dev
 - [@yuyoyuppe](https://github.com/yuyoyuppe) - Andrey Nekrasov - Dev
-- [@gokcekantarci](https://github.com/gokcekantarci) - Gokce Kantarci - Dev
-- [@drawbyperpetual](https://github.com/drawbyperpetual) - Anirudha Shankar - Dev
-- [@mantaionut](https://github.com/mantaionut) - Ionut Manta - Dev
-- [@donlaci](https://github.com/donlaci) - Laszlo Nemeth - Dev
-- [@SeraphimaZykova](https://github.com/SeraphimaZykova) - Seraphima Zykova - Dev
-- [@stefansjfw](https://github.com/stefansjfw) - Stefan Markovic - Dev
-- [@jaimecbernardo](https://github.com/jaimecbernardo) - Jaime Bernardo - Dev Lead

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -1,53 +1,53 @@
 # PowerToys Contributor's Guide
 
-Below is our guidance for reporting issues, proposing new features, and submitting contributions via Pull Requests (PRs). Our philosophy is to understand the problem and scenarios first, which is why we follow this pattern before work starts.
+Below is our guidance for how to report issues, propose new features, and submit contributions via Pull Requests (PRs). Our philosophy is heavily based around understanding the problem and scenarios first, this is why we follow this pattern before work has started.
 
-1. There is an issue.
-2. There has been a conversation.
-3. There is agreement on the problem, the fit for PowerToys, and the solution to the problem (implementation).
+1. There is an issue
+2. There has been a conversation
+3. There is agreement on the problem, the fit for PowerToys, and the solution to the problem (implementation)
 
-## Filing an Issue
+## Filing an issue
 
-**Importance of Filing an Issue First**
+Please follow this simple rule to help us eliminate any unnecessary wasted effort & frustration, and ensure an efficient and effective use of everyone's time - yours, ours, and other community members':
 
-Please follow this rule to help eliminate wasted effort and frustration, and to ensure an efficient and effective use of everyone’s time:
+> 👉 If you have a question, think you've discovered an issue, would like to propose a new feature, etc., then find/file an issue **BEFORE** starting work to fix/implement it.
 
-> 👉 If you have a question, think you've discovered an issue, or would like to propose a new feature, please find/file an issue **BEFORE** starting work to fix/implement it.
+When requesting new features / enhancements, understanding problem and scenario around it is extremely important. Having additional evidence, data, tweets, blog posts, research, ... anything is extremely helpful.  This information provides context to the scenario that may otherwise be lost.
 
-When requesting new features or enhancements, providing additional evidence, data, tweets, blog posts, or research is extremely helpful. This information gives context to the scenario that may otherwise be lost.
+* Don't know whether you're reporting an issue or requesting a feature? File an issue
+* Have a question that you don't see answered in docs, videos, etc.? File an issue
+* Want to know if we're planning on building a particular feature? File an issue
+* Got a great idea for a new utility or feature? File an issue/request/idea
+* Don't understand how to do something? File an issue/Community Guidance Request
+* Found an existing issue that describes yours? Great - upvote and add additional commentary / info / repro-steps / etc.
 
-* Unsure whether it’s an issue or feature request? File an issue.
-* Have a question that isn't answered in the docs, videos, etc.? File an issue.
-* Want to know if we’re planning a particular feature? File an issue.
-* Got a great idea for a new utility or feature? File an issue/request/idea.
-* Don’t understand how to do something? File an issue/Community Guidance Request.
-* Found an existing issue that describes yours? Great! Upvote and add additional commentary, info, or repro steps.
+A quick search before filing an issue also could be helpful. It is likely someone else has found the problem you're seeing, and someone may be working on or have already contributed a fix!
 
-A quick search before filing an issue could be helpful. It’s likely someone else has found the same problem, and they may even be working on or have already contributed a fix!
+### How to tell the PowerToys team this is an interesting thing to focus on
 
-### Indicating Interest in Issues
-
-To let the team know which issues are important, upvote by clicking the [+😊] button and the 👍 icon on the original issue post. Avoid comments like "+1" or "me too" as they clutter the discussion and make it harder to prioritize requests.
+Upvote the original issue by clicking its [+😊] button and hitting 👍 (+1) icon or a different one. This way allows us to measure how impactful different issues are compared to others. The issue with comments like "+1", "me too", or similar is they actually make it harder to have a conversation and harder to quickly determine trending important requests.
 
 ---
 
-## Contributing Fixes/Features
+## Contributing fixes / features
 
-Please comment on our ["Would you like to contribute to PowerToys?"](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/28769) thread to let us know you're interested in working on something before you start. This helps avoid multiple people unexpectedly working on the same thing and ensures everyone is clear on what should be done. It's less work for everyone to establish this up front.
+Please comment on [our "Would you like to contribute to PowerToys?" thread](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/28769) to let us know you're interested in working on something before you start the work. Not only does this avoid multiple people unexpectedly working on the same thing at the same time but it enables us to make sure everyone is clear on what should be done to implement any new functionality. It's less work for everyone, in the long run, to establish this up front.
 
-### Localization Issues
+### Localization issues
 
-For localization issues, please file an issue to notify our internal localization team, as community PRs for localization aren't accepted. Localization is handled exclusively by the internal Microsoft team.
+Please file localization issues, so our internal localization team can identify and fix them. However we currently don't accept community Pull Requests fixing localization issues. Localization is handled by the internal Microsoft team only.
 
-### To Spec or Not to Spec
+### To Spec or not to Spec
 
-A key point is for everyone to understand the approach that will be taken. We want to be sure that any work done will be accepted. Larger-scope items will require a spec to outline the approach and allow for discussion. Specs help collaborators consider different solutions, describe feature behavior, and plan for errors. Achieving agreement in a spec before writing code often results in simpler code and less wasted effort.
+A key point is for everyone to understand the approach that will be taken. We want to be sure if anyone does work, we will accept it in. Items that are larger in scope we'll want some type of spec to understand what is being planned and have a discussion. Specs help collaborators discuss different approaches to solve a problem, describe how the feature will behave, how the feature will impact the user, what happens if something goes wrong, etc. Driving towards agreement in a spec, before any code is written, often results in simpler code, and less wasted effort in the long run.
 
-Once a team member has agreed with your approach, proceed to the "Development" section below. Team members are happy to help review specs and guide them to completion.
+For such scenarios, once a team member has agreed with your approach, skip ahead to the section headed "Development" section below.
+
+Team members will be happy to help review specs and guide them to completion.
 
 ### Help Wanted
 
-Once the team has approved an issue/spec approach, development can proceed. If no developers are immediately available, the spec may be parked and labeled "Help Wanted," ready for a developer to get started. For development opportunities, visit [Issues labeled Help Wanted](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/labels/Help%20Wanted).
+Once the team has approved an issue/spec approach to solving, development can proceed. If no developers are immediately available, the spec can be parked ready for a developer to get started. Parked specs' issues will be labeled "Help Wanted". To find a list of development opportunities waiting for developer involvement, visit the Issues and filter on [the Help-Wanted label](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/labels/Help%20Wanted).
 
 ---
 
@@ -55,18 +55,18 @@ Once the team has approved an issue/spec approach, development can proceed. If n
 
 Follow the [development guidelines](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/doc/devdocs/readme.md).
 
-### Naming Features and Functionality
+### Naming of features and functionality
 
-Names should be descriptive and straightforward, clearly reflecting functionality and usefulness.
+Naming should be descriptive and straight forward. We want names to be clear about functionality and usefulness moving forward. 
 
-### Becoming a Collaborator on the PowerToys Team
+### How can I become a collaborator on the PowerToys team
 
-Be an active community member! Make helpful contributions by filing bugs, offering suggestions, developing fixes and features, conducting code reviews, and updating documentation. 
+Be a great community member. Just help out a lot and make useful additions, filing bugs/suggestions, help develop fixes and features, code reviews, and always, docs. Lets continue to make the PowerToys repository a great spot to learn and make a great set of utilities.
 
-When the time comes, Microsoft will reach out to you about becoming a formal team member. Just make sure they have a way to contact you. 😊
+When the time comes, Microsoft will reach out and help make you a formal team member. Just make sure they can reach out to you :)
 
 ---
 
-## Thank You
+## Thank you
 
-Thank you in advance for your contribution! We appreciate your help in making PowerToys a better tool for everyone.
+Thank you in advance for your contribution! 

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-    <ExternalIncludePath>$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)deps;$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)packages;$(ExternalIncludePath)</ExternalIncludePath>
+    <ExternalIncludePath>$(MSBuildThisFileFullPath)\..\deps\;$(MSBuildThisFileFullPath)\..\packages\;$(ExternalIncludePath)</ExternalIncludePath>
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-    <TargetPlatformVersion>10.0.26100.0</TargetPlatformVersion>
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+    <TargetPlatformVersion>10.0.22621.0</TargetPlatformVersion>
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Directory.Build.props

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     <ForceImportBeforeCppProps>$(MsbuildThisFileDirectory)\Cpp.Build.props</ForceImportBeforeCppProps>
   </PropertyGroup>
+
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     <PackageReference Include="StyleCop.Analyzers">
       <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@
 
   <!-- Add ability to run tests via "msbuild /t:Test" -->
   <!--
-    Work around an MSBuild bug where Microsoft.Common.Test.targets is missing from the Arm64 installation.
+    Workaround an MSBuild bug where Microsoft.Common.Test.targets is missing from the Arm64 installation.
     See: https://github.com/dotnet/msbuild/pull/9984
     NB 1: This means that using "/t:Test" is not supported for Arm64 builds and tests will need to be run in an alternate way,
           eg running tests in VS or invoking vstest.console directly.

Directory.Build.targets

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   <Import Project="$(MSBuildCacheSharedCompilationPackageRoot)\build\Microsoft.MSBuildCache.SharedCompilation.targets" Condition="'$(MSBuildCacheEnabled)' == 'true'" />
-
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-  <PropertyGroup Label="ManifestToolOverride">
-    <ManifestTool Condition="Exists('$(WindowsSdkDir)bin\x64\mt.exe')">$(WindowsSdkDir)bin\x64\mt.exe</ManifestTool>
-  </PropertyGroup>
 </Project>

Directory.Packages.props

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+<Project>
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-    <PackageVersion Include="CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Extensions" Version="8.2.250402" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" Version="1.0.0-beta.12" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="CommunityToolkit.Mvvm" Version="8.2.2" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Animations" Version="8.0.240109" />
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     <!-- 
       TODO: in Common.Dotnet.CsWinRT.props, on upgrade, verify RemoveCsWinRTPackageAnalyzer is no longer needed.  
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-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Data.SqlClient" Version="4.9.0" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Data.SqlClient" Version="4.8.6" />
     <!-- Package System.Diagnostics.EventLog added as a hack for being able to exclude the runtime assets so they don't conflict with 8.0.1. This is a dependency of System.Data.OleDb but the 8.0.1 version wasn't published to nuget. -->
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Diagnostics.EventLog" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <!-- Package System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter added as a hack for being able to exclude the runtime assets so they don't conflict with 8.0.11. -->
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.ClientModel" Version="1.7.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Drawing.Common" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.IO.Abstractions" Version="22.0.13" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.IO.Abstractions.TestingHelpers" Version="22.0.13" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Management" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Net.Http" Version="4.3.4" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Private.Uri" Version="4.3.2" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Diagnostics.EventLog" Version="8.0.1" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Drawing.Common" Version="8.0.7" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.IO.Abstractions" Version="17.2.3" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.IO.Abstractions.TestingHelpers" Version="17.2.3" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Management" Version="8.0.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="System.Reactive" Version="6.0.1" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Runtime.Caching" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Encoding.CodePages" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Json" Version="9.0.10" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.RegularExpressions" Version="4.3.1" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Runtime.Caching" Version="8.0.1" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController" Version="8.0.1" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Encoding.CodePages" Version="8.0.0" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="System.Text.Json" Version="8.0.5" />
     <PackageVersion Include="UnicodeInformation" Version="2.6.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="UnitsNet" Version="5.56.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="UTF.Unknown" Version="2.6.0" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WinUIEx" Version="2.8.0" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="UTF.Unknown" Version="2.5.1" />
+    <PackageVersion Include="WinUIEx" Version="2.2.0" />
     <PackageVersion Include="WPF-UI" Version="3.0.5" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WyHash" Version="1.0.5" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Heat" Version="5.0.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Firewall.wixext" Version="5.0.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Util.wixext" Version="5.0.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.UI.wixext" Version="5.0.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.NetFx.wixext" Version="5.0.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.Bal.wixext" Version="5.0.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.BootstrapperApplicationApi" Version="5.0.2" />
-    <PackageVersion Include="WixToolset.WixStandardBootstrapperApplicationFunctionApi" Version="5.0.2" />
   </ItemGroup>
   <ItemGroup Condition="'$(IsExperimentationLive)'!=''">
     <!-- Additional dependencies used by experimentation -->
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Client" Version="2.4.17140001" />
     <PackageVersion Include="Microsoft.VariantAssignment.Contract" Version="3.0.16990001" />
   </ItemGroup>
-</Project>
+</Project>

NOTICE.md

@@ -3,14 +3,12 @@
 This software incorporates material from third parties.
 
 - Color Picker
-- Command Palette
 - File Explorer Add-ins
 - ImageResizer
 - PowerToys Run
 - Installer/Runner
 - Measure tool
 - Peek
-- Registry Preview
 
 ## Utility: Color Picker
 
@@ -40,112 +38,6 @@ LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
 OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
 SOFTWARE.
 
-## Utility: Command Palette
-
-### wyhash
-
-We use the WyHash NuGet package for calculating stable hashes for strings.
-
-**Source**: [https://github.com/wangyi-fudan/wyhash](https://github.com/wangyi-fudan/wyhash)
-
-```
-This is free and unencumbered software released into the public domain.
-
-Anyone is free to copy, modify, publish, use, compile, sell, or
-distribute this software, either in source code form or as a compiled
-binary, for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, and by any
-means.
-
-In jurisdictions that recognize copyright laws, the author or authors
-of this software dedicate any and all copyright interest in the
-software to the public domain. We make this dedication for the benefit
-of the public at large and to the detriment of our heirs and
-successors. We intend this dedication to be an overt act of
-relinquishment in perpetuity of all present and future rights to this
-software under copyright law.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
-EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF
-MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
-IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR
-OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,
-ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR
-OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
-
-For more information, please refer to <http://unlicense.org/>
-```
-
-## Utility: Command Palette Built-in Extensions
-
-### Calculator
-
-#### exprtk
-
-We use the exprtk library (exprtk.hpp) to evaluate mathematical expressions.
-
-**Source**: [https://github.com/ArashPartow/exprtk](https://github.com/ArashPartow/exprtk)
-
-```
-MIT License
-
-Copyright (c) 1999-2024 Arash Partow
-
-https://www.partow.net/programming/exprtk/index.html
-
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person  obtaining
-a  copy  of  this software  and  associated  documentation files  (the
-"Software"), to  deal in  the Software  without restriction, including
-without limitation the  rights to use,  copy, modify, merge,  publish,
-distribute, sublicense,  and/or sell  copies of  the Software,  and to
-permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject  to
-the following conditions:
-
-The  above  copyright  notice  and  this  permission  notice  shall be
-included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE  SOFTWARE  IS PROVIDED  "AS  IS", WITHOUT  WARRANTY  OF ANY  KIND,
-EXPRESS OR  IMPLIED, INCLUDING  BUT NOT  LIMITED TO  THE WARRANTIES OF
-MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
-IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS  OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR  ANY
-CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY,  WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF  CONTRACT,
-TORT OR  OTHERWISE, ARISING  FROM, OUT  OF OR  IN CONNECTION  WITH THE
-SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
-```
-
-## Utility: PowerToys Run Built-in Extensions
-
-### Calculator
-
-#### Mages
-
-We use the Mages NuGet package for calculating the result of expression.
-
-**Source**: [https://github.com/FlorianRappl/Mages](https://github.com/FlorianRappl/Mages)
-
-```
-The MIT License (MIT)
-
-Copyright (c) 2016 - 2025 Florian Rappl
-
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
-copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
-SOFTWARE.
-```
-
 ## Utility: File Explorer Add-ins
 
 ### Monaco Editor
@@ -844,25 +736,30 @@ DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
 
 **Source**: https://github.com/kuba--/zip
 
-All Rights Reserved.
+This is free and unencumbered software released into the public domain.
 
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
+Anyone is free to copy, modify, publish, use, compile, sell, or
+distribute this software, either in source code form or as a compiled
+binary, for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, and by any
+means.
 
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
-all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
+In jurisdictions that recognize copyright laws, the author or authors
+of this software dedicate any and all copyright interest in the
+software to the public domain. We make this dedication for the benefit
+of the public at large and to the detriment of our heirs and
+successors. We intend this dedication to be an overt act of
+relinquishment in perpetuity of all present and future rights to this
+software under copyright law.
 
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
-THE SOFTWARE.
+THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
+EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF
+MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
+IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR
+OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,
+ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR
+OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
+
+For more information, please refer to <http://unlicense.org/>
 
 ## Utility: Measure tool
 
@@ -891,34 +788,6 @@ SOFTWARE.
 
 ## Utility: Peek
 
-### Monaco Editor
-
-**Source**: https://github.com/Microsoft/monaco-editor
-
-**Additional third party notifications:** https://github.com/microsoft/monaco-editor/blob/main/ThirdPartyNotices.txt
-
-The MIT License (MIT)
-
-Copyright (c) 2016 - present Microsoft Corporation
-
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
-copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
-SOFTWARE.
-
 ### The Quite OK Image Format reference decoder
 
 **Source**: https://github.com/phoboslab/qoi
@@ -1425,116 +1294,75 @@ EXHIBIT A -Mozilla Public License.
      Original Code Source Code for Your Modifications.]
 ```
 
-## Utility: Registry Preview
-
-### HexBox.WinUI
-
-We use HexBox.WinUI to show a preview of binary values.
-
-**Source**: https://github.com/hotkidfamily/HexBox.WinUI
-
-```
-MIT License
-
-Copyright (c) 2019 Filip Jeremic
-Copyright (c) 2024~2025 hotkidfamily@gmail.com
-
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
-copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
-SOFTWARE.
-```
-
-### Monaco Editor
-
-**Source**: https://github.com/Microsoft/monaco-editor
-
-**Additional third party notifications:** https://github.com/microsoft/monaco-editor/blob/main/ThirdPartyNotices.txt
-
-```
-The MIT License (MIT)
-
-Copyright (c) 2016 - present Microsoft Corporation
-
-Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
-of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
-in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
-to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
-copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
-furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
-copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
-IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
-FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
-AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
-LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
-OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
-SOFTWARE.
-```
-
-
 ## NuGet Packages used by PowerToys
 
-- AdaptiveCards.ObjectModel.WinUI3
-- AdaptiveCards.Rendering.WinUI3
-- AdaptiveCards.Templating
-- Appium.WebDriver
-- CoenM.ImageSharp.ImageHash
-- CommunityToolkit.Common
-- CommunityToolkit.Labs.WinUI.Controls.MarkdownTextBlock
-- CommunityToolkit.Labs.WinUI.Controls.OpacityMaskView
-- CommunityToolkit.Mvvm
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Animations
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Collections
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Primitives
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Segmented
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.SettingsControls
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Sizers
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Converters
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Extensions
-- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.UI.Controls.DataGrid
-- ControlzEx
-- HelixToolkit
-- HelixToolkit.Core.Wpf
-- hyjiacan.pinyin4net
-- Interop.Microsoft.Office.Interop.OneNote
-- LazyCache
-- Mages
-- Markdig.Signed
-- MessagePack
-- ModernWpfUI
-- Moq
-- MSTest
-- NJsonSchema
-- NLog
-- NLog.Extensions.Logging
-- NLog.Schema
-- OpenAI
-- ReverseMarkdown
-- ScipBe.Common.Office.OneNote
-- SharpCompress
-- SkiaSharp.Views.WinUI
-- StreamJsonRpc
-- StyleCop.Analyzers
-- UnicodeInformation
-- UnitsNet
-- UTF.Unknown
-- WinUIEx
-- WPF-UI
-- WyHash
+- Appium.WebDriver 4.4.5
+- Azure.AI.OpenAI 1.0.0-beta.12
+- CommunityToolkit.Mvvm 8.2.2
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Animations 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Collections 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Primitives 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Segmented 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.SettingsControls 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Controls.Sizers 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Converters 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.Extensions 8.0.240109
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.UI.Controls.DataGrid 7.1.2
+- CommunityToolkit.WinUI.UI.Controls.Markdown 7.1.2
+- ControlzEx 6.0.0
+- HelixToolkit 2.24.0
+- HelixToolkit.Core.Wpf 2.24.0
+- hyjiacan.pinyin4net 4.1.1
+- Interop.Microsoft.Office.Interop.OneNote 1.1.0.2
+- LazyCache 2.4.0
+- Mages 2.0.2
+- Markdig.Signed 0.34.0
+- MessagePack 2.5.187
+- Microsoft.CodeAnalysis.NetAnalyzers 8.0.0
+- Microsoft.Data.Sqlite 8.0.7
+- Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection 8.0.0
+- Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting 8.0.0
+- Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.WindowsServices 8.0.0
+- Microsoft.Extensions.Logging 8.0.0
+- Microsoft.Extensions.Logging.Abstractions 8.0.0
+- Microsoft.Toolkit.Uwp.Notifications 7.1.2
+- Microsoft.Web.WebView2 1.0.2739.15
+- Microsoft.Win32.SystemEvents 8.0.0
+- Microsoft.Windows.Compatibility 8.0.10
+- Microsoft.Windows.CsWin32 0.2.46-beta
+- Microsoft.Windows.CsWinRT 2.1.5
+- Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools 10.0.22621.2428
+- Microsoft.WindowsAppSDK 1.6.240923002
+- Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.WinUI.Managed 2.0.9
+- Microsoft.Xaml.Behaviors.Wpf 1.1.39
+- ModernWpfUI 0.9.4
+- Moq 4.18.4
+- MSTest 3.5.0
+- NLog.Extensions.Logging 5.3.8
+- NLog.Schema 5.2.8
+- ReverseMarkdown 4.1.0
+- ScipBe.Common.Office.OneNote 3.0.1
+- SharpCompress 0.37.2
+- StreamJsonRpc 2.19.27
+- StyleCop.Analyzers 1.2.0-beta.556
+- System.CodeDom 8.0.0
+- System.CommandLine 2.0.0-beta4.22272.1
+- System.ComponentModel.Composition 8.0.0
+- System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager 8.0.1
+- System.Data.OleDb 8.0.1
+- System.Data.SqlClient 4.8.6
+- System.Diagnostics.EventLog 8.0.1
+- System.Drawing.Common 8.0.7
+- System.IO.Abstractions 17.2.3
+- System.IO.Abstractions.TestingHelpers 17.2.3
+- System.Management 8.0.0
+- System.Reactive 6.0.1
+- System.Runtime.Caching 8.0.1
+- System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController 8.0.1
+- System.Text.Encoding.CodePages 8.0.0
+- System.Text.Json 8.0.5
+- UnicodeInformation 2.6.0
+- UnitsNet 5.56.0
+- UTF.Unknown 2.5.1
+- WinUIEx 2.2.0
+- WPF-UI 3.0.5

README.md

@@ -1,256 +1,229 @@
-<p align="center">
-    <picture>
-      <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" srcset="./doc/images/readme/pt-hero.light.png" />
-      <img src="./doc/images/readme/pt-hero.dark.png" />
-  </picture>
-</p>
-<h1 align="center">
-  <span>Microsoft PowerToys</span>
-</h1>
-<p align="center">
-  <span align="center">Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks.</span>
-</p>
-<h3 align="center">
-  <a href="#-installation">Installation</a>
-  <span> · </span>
-  <a href="https://aka.ms/powertoys-docs">Documentation</a>
-  <span> · </span>
-  <a href="https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog">Blog</a>
-  <span> · </span>
-  <a href="#-whats-new">Release notes</a>
-</h3>
-<br/><br/>
+# Microsoft PowerToys
 
-## 🔨 Utilities
+![Hero image for Microsoft PowerToys](doc/images/overview/PT_hero_image.png)
 
-PowerToys includes over 25 utilities to help you customize and optimize your Windows experience:
+[How to use PowerToys][usingPowerToys-docs-link] | [Downloads & Release notes][github-release-link] | [Contributing to PowerToys](#contributing) | [What's Happening](#whats-happening) | [Roadmap](#powertoys-roadmap)
 
-|   |   |   |
-|---|---|---|
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/AdvancedPaste.png" alt="Advanced Paste icon" height="16"> Advanced Paste](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_AdvancedPaste) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Always%20On%20Top.png" alt="Always on Top icon" height="16"> Always on Top](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_AoT) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Awake.png" alt="Awake icon" height="16"> Awake](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Awake) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Color%20Picker.png" alt="Color Picker icon" height="16"> Color Picker](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ColorPicker) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Command%20Not%20Found.png" alt="Command Not Found icon" height="16"> Command Not Found](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CmdNotFound) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Command Palette.png" alt="Command Palette icon" height="16"> Command Palette](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CmdPal) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Crop%20And%20Lock.png" alt="Crop and Lock icon" height="16"> Crop And Lock](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CropAndLock) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Environment%20Manager.png" alt="Environment Variables icon" height="16"> Environment Variables](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_EnvironmentVariables) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/FancyZones.png" alt="FancyZones icon" height="16"> FancyZones](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FancyZones) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/File%20Explorer%20Preview.png" alt="File Explorer Add-ons icon" height="16"> File Explorer Add-ons](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FileExplorerAddOns) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/File%20Locksmith.png" alt="File Locksmith icon" height="16"> File Locksmith](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FileLocksmith) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Host%20File%20Editor.png" alt="Hosts File Editor icon" height="16"> Hosts File Editor](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_HostsFileEditor) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Image%20Resizer.png" alt="Image Resizer icon" height="16"> Image Resizer](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ImageResizer) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Keyboard%20Manager.png" alt="Keyboard Manager icon" height="16"> Keyboard Manager](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_KeyboardManager) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Light Switch.png" alt="Light Switch icon" height="16"> Light Switch](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_LightSwitch) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Find My Mouse.png" alt="Mouse Utilities icon" height="16"> Mouse Utilities](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseUtilities) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/MouseWithoutBorders.png" alt="Mouse Without Borders icon" height="16"> Mouse Without Borders](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseWithoutBorders) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/NewPlus.png" alt="New+ icon" height="16"> New+](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_NewPlus) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Peek.png" alt="Peek icon" height="16"> Peek](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Peek) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerRename.png" alt="PowerRename icon" height="16"> PowerRename](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerRename) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerToys%20Run.png" alt="PowerToys Run icon" height="16"> PowerToys Run](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerToysRun) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerAccent.png" alt="Quick Accent icon" height="16"> Quick Accent](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_QuickAccent) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Registry%20Preview.png" alt="Registry Preview icon" height="16"> Registry Preview](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_RegistryPreview) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/MeasureTool.png" alt="Screen Ruler icon" height="16"> Screen Ruler](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ScreenRuler) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/Shortcut%20Guide.png" alt="Shortcut Guide icon" height="16"> Shortcut Guide](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ShortcutGuide) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/PowerOCR.png" alt="Text Extractor icon" height="16"> Text Extractor](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_TextExtractor) | [<img src="doc/images/icons/Workspaces.png" alt="Workspaces icon" height="16"> Workspaces](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Workspaces) |
-| [<img src="doc/images/icons/ZoomIt.png" alt="ZoomIt icon" height="16"> ZoomIt](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ZoomIt) |   |   |
+## About
 
+Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity. For more info on [PowerToys overviews and how to use the utilities][usingPowerToys-docs-link], or any other tools and resources for [Windows development environments](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/dev-environment/overview), head over to [learn.microsoft.com][usingPowerToys-docs-link]!
 
-## 📋 Installation
+|              | Current utilities: |              |
+|--------------|--------------------|--------------|
+| [Advanced Paste](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_AdvancedPaste) | [Always on Top](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_AoT) | [PowerToys Awake](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Awake) |
+| [Command Not Found](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CmdNotFound) | [Color Picker](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ColorPicker) | [Crop And Lock](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_CropAndLock) |
+| [Environment Variables](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_EnvironmentVariables) | [FancyZones](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FancyZones) | [File Explorer Add-ons](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FileExplorerAddOns) |
+| [File Locksmith](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_FileLocksmith) | [Hosts File Editor](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_HostsFileEditor) | [Image Resizer](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ImageResizer) |
+| [Keyboard Manager](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_KeyboardManager) | [Mouse utilities](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseUtilities) | [Mouse Without Borders](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_MouseWithoutBorders) |
+| [New+](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_NewPlus) | [Peek](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Peek) | [Paste as Plain Text](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PastePlain) |
+| [PowerRename](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerRename) | [PowerToys Run](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_PowerToysRun) | [Quick Accent](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_QuickAccent) |
+| [Registry Preview](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_RegistryPreview) | [Screen Ruler](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ScreenRuler) | [Shortcut Guide](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_ShortcutGuide) |
+| [Text Extractor](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_TextExtractor) | [Video Conference Mute](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_VideoConference) | [Workspaces](https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_Workspaces) |
 
-For detailed installation instructions and system requirements, visit the [installation docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/install). 
+## Installing and running Microsoft PowerToys
 
-But to get started quickly, choose one of the installation methods below:
-<br/><br/>
-<details open>
-<summary><strong>Download .exe from GitHub</strong></summary>
-<br/>
-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.
+### Requirements
+
+- Windows 11 or Windows 10 version 2004 (code name 20H1 / build number 19041) or newer.
+- x64 or ARM64 processor
+- Our installer will install the following items:
+   - [Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=2124703) bootstrapper. This will install the latest version.
+
+### Via GitHub with EXE [Recommended]
+
+Go to the [Microsoft PowerToys GitHub releases page][github-release-link] and click on `Assets` at the bottom to show the files available in the release. Please use the appropriate PowerToys installer that matches your machine's architecture and install scope. For most, it is `x64` and per-user.
 
 <!-- items that need to be updated release to release -->
-[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.97%22
-[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.96%22
-[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe 
-[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe 
-[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe 
-[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.96.1/PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe
- 
-|  Description   | Filename |
-|----------------|----------|
-| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe][ptUserX64] |
-| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] |
-| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] |
-| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.96.1-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] |
+[github-next-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.86%22
+[github-current-release-work]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aissue+milestone%3A%22PowerToys+0.85%22
+[ptUserX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.85.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.85.1-x64.exe
+[ptUserArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.85.1/PowerToysUserSetup-0.85.1-arm64.exe
+[ptMachineX64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.85.1/PowerToysSetup-0.85.1-x64.exe
+[ptMachineArm64]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/download/v0.85.1/PowerToysSetup-0.85.1-arm64.exe
 
-</details>
+|  Description   | Filename | sha256 hash |
+|----------------|----------|-------------|
+| Per user - x64       | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.85.1-x64.exe][ptUserX64] | 5F287C34BF68972C55D7C26585EA5C449B0DBA7D458BF7039CFF448E1D7B732B |
+| Per user - ARM64     | [PowerToysUserSetup-0.85.1-arm64.exe][ptUserArm64] | 6D5C3B24156E6E66FD38AD15076B8442F0A1C5CFCBBDC33AD478FB27E5E086AE |
+| Machine wide - x64   | [PowerToysSetup-0.85.1-x64.exe][ptMachineX64] | 1CDD3C9602F6E5DDC19C66A4FDFE4231389C08E6A037DD22C0A6471F10C7BE02 |
+| Machine wide - ARM64 | [PowerToysSetup-0.85.1-arm64.exe][ptMachineArm64] | 6F4DC0217495973B974B7AC1099FD01A2A0FCEE96E8719074EC97FBBC0ECAC4A |
 
-<details>
-<summary><strong>Microsoft Store</strong></summary>
-<br/>
-You can easily install PowerToys from the Microsoft Store:
-<p>
-  <a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://aka.ms/getPowertoys">
-    <picture>
-      <source media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" srcset="doc/images/readme/StoreBadge-dark.png" width="148" />
-      <img src="doc/images/readme/StoreBadge-light.png" width="148" />
-  </picture></a>
-</p>
-</details>
+This is our preferred method.
 
-<details>
-<summary><strong>WinGet</strong></summary>
-<br/>
-Download PowerToys from [WinGet][winget-link]. Updating PowerToys via winget will respect the current PowerToys installation scope. To install PowerToys, run the following command from the command line / PowerShell:
+### Via Microsoft Store
 
-*User scope installer [default]*
+Install from the [Microsoft Store's PowerToys page][microsoft-store-link]. You must be using the [new Microsoft Store](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsExperience/2021/06/24/building-a-new-open-microsoft-store-on-windows-11/) which is available for both Windows 11 and Windows 10.
+
+### Via WinGet
+Download PowerToys from [WinGet][winget-link]. Updating PowerToys via winget will respect current PowerToys installation scope. To install PowerToys, run the following command from the command line / PowerShell:
+
+#### User scope installer [default]
 ```powershell
 winget install Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
 ```
 
-*Machine-wide scope installer*
+#### Machine-wide scope installer
+
 ```powershell
 winget install --scope machine Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
 ```
-</details>
 
-<details>
-<summary><strong>Other methods</strong></summary>
-<br/>
+### Other install methods
+
 There are [community driven install methods](./doc/unofficialInstallMethods.md) such as Chocolatey and Scoop. If these are your preferred install solutions, you can find the install instructions there.
-</details>
 
-## ✨ What's new
-**Version 0.96 (November 2025)**
+## Third-Party Run Plugins
 
-For an in-depth look at the latest changes, visit the [Windows Command Line blog](https://aka.ms/powertoys-releaseblog).
+There is a collection of [third-party plugins](./doc/thirdPartyRunPlugins.md) created by the community that aren't distributed with PowerToys.
 
-**✨ Highlights**
- - Advanced Paste now supports multiple online and on-device AI model providers: Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Mistral, Foundry Local and Ollama.
- - Command Palette received extensive improvements including file search filters, better clipboard history metadata, context-menu styling, and dozens of bug fixes and enhancements.
- - PowerRename can now extract and use photo metadata (EXIF, XMP) in renaming patterns like `%Camera`, `%Lens`, and `%ExposureTime`.
+## 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.
+
+## What's Happening
+
+### PowerToys Roadmap
+
+Our [prioritized roadmap][roadmap] of features and utilities that the core team is focusing on.
+
+### 0.85 - September 2024 Update
+
+In this release, we focused on new features, stability, and improvements.
+
+**Highlights**
+
+ - New utility: New+ - allows setting a personalized set of templates to quickly create files and folders from a File Explorer context menu. Thanks [@cgaarden](https://github.com/cgaarden)!
+ - Language selection - it's now possible to select which UI language should be used by PowerToys utilities.
+ - Lots of quality fixes for Workspaces, improving the number of supported applications.
+ - Reduced Peek memory usage by fixing image leaks. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+
+### General
+
+ - Added a general setting to select which UI language should be used in PowerToys utilities.
+ - Fixed internal code of some policies for Group Policy Objects, that were reading registry entries using the wrong internal functions, and structured code better to avoid future mistakes of the same kind. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
 
 ### Advanced Paste
- - Advanced Paste now lets you connect to multiple AI providers instead of being limited to a single OpenAI provider. See [Advanced Paste documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/advanced-paste) for usage.
+
+ - Fixed some telemetry calls to signal Advanced Paste activation on the cases where a direct shortcut is being used without showing the UI.
+ - User-defined custom actions can only be used with AI turned on, so custom actions were disabled on Settings when AI is disabled and were hidden from the Advanced Paste UI.
 
 ### Awake
- - The Awake countdown timer now stays accurate over long periods. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
- - Fixed Awake context menu positioning. The fix removed the conversion of the mouse cursor from screen to client-window coordinates, instead using the raw screen coordinates returned by GetCursorPos; the context menu now appears at the correct screen position. Thanks [@lzandman](https://github.com/lzandman)!
 
-### Command Palette
- - The search field in context menus now matches the look of the Command Palette, with a smoke backdrop and improved padding.
- - Fallback items such as math calculations or the Run command now appear in results more quickly. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Ensured the command bar updates correctly after navigating to another page and commands are displayed correctly. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - The Command Palette settings page has been reorganized. Activation-key options are grouped under an expander and extension settings are framed for improved readability.
- - When you modify a command, its alias, hotkey, and tags now update in the top-level list, keeping the displayed information in sync. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Press `Ctrl + ,` to open Command Palette settings from anywhere. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - You can use `Page Up` and `Page Down` to navigate the list while focus is in the search box. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)!
- - Fixed an issue where the search box could disappear when navigating pages. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Ensured search text is selected when *Go home when activated* and *Highlight search on activate* are both enabled. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Fixed an issue where Command Palette window occasionally appeared on the taskbar under certain Windows settings. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Ensured that labels and icons of list items and menu items update when they change. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Fixed visibility of list filters when navigating to a content page. Thanks [@DevLGuilherme](https://github.com/DevLGuilherme)!
- - Added search to the extension list and a link to extensions on the Microsoft Store. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Added options to open the Command Palette window at its last position or re-center it.
- - The Command Palette now remembers its window size after restarting.
- - Added a global error handler that logs fatal errors and provides feedback when unexpected failures force Command Palette to close. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Fixed forms and extension settings not showing on some machines due to a missing VC++ runtime.
- - Restored ranking of fallback commands for built-in extensions (Sleep, Shutdown, Windows settings, Web search, etc.). Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek).
- - Improved and unified labels and texts across the application!
- - Maintainance: Resolved numerous build warnings in Command Palette projects; no user-visible impact. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Maintainance: Fixed a logging issue so exception messages are properly recorded instead of placeholder text, improving troubleshooting. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+ - Fixed tray icon behaviors, not appearing and showing incorrect time. Thanks [@dend](https://github.com/dend)!
 
-### Command Palette Extensions
- - Bookmarks: Added hints about bookmark placeholders to the Add/Edit Bookmark form. — Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Bookmarks: Improved migration of bookmarks from older versions and fixed an issue where aliases or keyboard shortcuts could be lost after restart. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Clipboard history: Items shown in Command Palette’s clipboard history now include helpful metadata. For example, image items show dimensions, text files show names and sizes, web links include page titles, and text entries display word counts. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - File search: Added filter buttons to show *all items*, *files only*, or *folders only*. Selecting a filter adds `kind:folders` or `kind:not folders` to narrow results.
- - System commands: Replaced the `:red_circle:` placeholder with an actual red-circle emoji so the correct icon appears in the UI. Thanks [@samrueby](https://github.com/samrueby)!
- - WinGet: Search performance feels more responsive because typed input is now processed via a task queue rather than complex cancellation tokens!
- - Window Walker: UWP apps no longer show a "not responding" label when suspended. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Window Walker: Now displays the actual icon of each window rather than using the process icon, improving recognition of PWAs and Python GUIs. Thanks [@Lee-WonJun](https://github.com/Lee-WonJun)!
-- Windows Terminal profiles: Fixed a rare crash in the Windows Terminal extension when the `LOCALAPPDATA` environment variable was missing. The path is now retrieved via a reliable API. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
+### Environment Variables Editor
 
-### Find My Mouse
- - Activating Find My Mouse no longer makes the cursor change to the busy (hourglass) icon or steals focus from your active application.
+ - Added the `_NT_SYMBOL_PATH`, `_NT_ALT_SYMBOL_PATH` and `_NT_SYMCACHE_PATH` as variables that are shown as lists. Thanks [@chwarr](https://github.com/chwarr)!
 
-### Hosts File Editor
- - Added customizable backup settings allowing users to configure backup frequency, location, and auto-deletion policies. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
+### FancyZones
 
-### Image Resizer
- - Fixed settings consistency during batch resize operations by capturing settings once before processing. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - Allow snapping applications that were launched by Workspaces.
 
-### Light Switch
-- Introduced new UI to allow users to manually enter their latitude and longitude in Sunrise to Sunset mode.
-- Refactored service with cleaner state management for stability.
-- Removed logs from every tick, only logging key events to largely reduce log size.
+### File Locksmith
+
+ - Fixed an issue causing File Locksmith to be triggered by unrelated verbs in the context menu.
 
 ### Mouse Pointer Crosshairs
- - Enabled switching between Mouse Pointer Crosshairs and Gliding Cursor modes. Thanks [@mikehall-ms](https://github.com/mikehall-ms)!
 
-### Mouse Without Borders
- - Added horizontal scrolling support. Thanks [@MasonBergstrom](https://github.com/MasonBergstrom)!
+ - Allow crosshairs radius to be 0 pixels. Thanks [@octastylos-pseudodipteros](https://github.com/octastylos-pseudodipteros)!
+
+### New+
+
+ - New utility - Allows setting a personalized set of templates to quickly create files and folders from a File Explorer context menu. Thanks [@cgaarden](https://github.com/cgaarden)!
+ - Added missing entry for New+ policy state reporting in the Bug Report tool. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
+ - Added a policy for enabling/disabling whether filename extensions should be shown. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
 
 ### Peek
-- Fixed media files remaining locked after preview window closes. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
-- Added a command-line interface for file previewing. See the [Peek documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/peek) for usage. Thanks [@prochan2](https://github.com/prochan2)!
 
-### PowerRename
-- PowerRename no longer crashes due to a missing resources file.
-- Added photo metadata extraction support using EXIF and XMP for pattern-based renaming with camera info, GPS coordinates, and date taken. See [PowerRename Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/powerrename).
+ - Properly show file's modified date instead of creation date in the file previewer. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - Fixed memory leak caused by unmanaged bitmap images not being freed. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - Fixed an issue causing Peek to not be displayed the first time when using a preview handler to display files. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
+ - Prevent tooltip in file previewer from overlapping with title bar controls. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+ - Fixed memory leaks in thumbnails and refactored image previewer. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
 
 ### PowerToys Run
- - Added retry logic with exponential backoff to handle DWM composition errors during theme changes. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
- - Updated OneNote icons to reflect new Microsoft 365 design. Thanks [@trevorNgo](https://github.com/trevorNgo)!
 
- ### Quick Accent
- - Added diameter symbol (⌀) for Shift+O in Special Characters mode, thanks to [@anselumjuju](https://github.com/anselumjuju)!
+ - Improved the message boxes to be more specific when PowerToys Run failed to initialize itself or any plugin. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
+ - Use capital letters when showing degree results in the Unit Converter plugin. Thanks [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi)!
 
-### Zoomit
- - Smoothed out zoom-animation in ZoomIt by coalescing mouse-move and timer events, thanks to [@foxmsft](https://github.com/foxmsft)!
- - Enabled GIF support for ZoomIt, thanks to [@MarioHewardt](https://github.com/MarioHewardt)!
- - Fixed spelling mistakes, and refactored some literal strings to string constants, thanks to [@lzandman](https://github.com/lzandman)!
- - Fixed inaccurate "actual size" screenshots in ZoomIt and resolves a GDI handle leak, improving capture fidelity and long-session stability. thanks to [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+### Quick Accent
+
+ - Add the Middle Eastern Romanization character set. Thanks [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi)!
+ - Add the degree sign, integral and vertical ellipsis when "All Languages" is selected. Thanks [@rddunphy](https://github.com/rddunphy)!
 
 ### Settings
-- Fixed title bar overlapping issue at smaller window sizes.
-- Refined shortcut control visual design with improved consistency and spacing.
-- Added dashboard utilities sorting by name or status.
-- Made update notification InfoBar in flyout clickable for direct navigation to update page.
-- Expanded installation instructions by default in README.
-- Improved accessibility for shortcut conflict button with static resource-based automation properties.
-- Added ScrollViewer to Command Palette page in PowerToys Settings. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
-- Fixed module list glitches and Sort Status checkmark issue. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
+
+ - Fixed the link to the Workspaces documentation. (This was a hotfix for 0.84)
+ - Fixed flyout issues after the Windows App SDK upgrade. Thanks [@davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti)!
+ - Fixed initialization for the New+ settings page. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
+ - Fixed enabled state of a control on the New+ settings page if the module is enabled by policy. Thanks [@htcfreek](https://github.com/htcfreek)!
+ - Fixed a crash when cancelling the template folder selection in the New+ settings page.
+
+### Workspaces
+
+ - Fixed detecting and snapping applications like Discord. (This was a hotfix for 0.84)
+ - Fixed detecting and snapping applications like Steam. (This was a hotfix for 0.84)
+ - Fixed button visibility in the UI. (This was a hotfix for 0.84)
+ - Fixed an issue launching the wrong project when the editor was closed without saving or cancelling a new project.
+ - Properly handle repositioning windows running as administrator.
+ - Properly handle cases where the monitor where a workspace was saved is no longer present.
+ - Fixed the workspace launcher restarting itself in a loop without success.
+ - Properly handle standalone applications.
+ - Fixed issues causing icons to not show.
+
+### Documentation
+
+ - Fixed the thirdPartyRunPlugins.md entry for the RDP plugin. Thanks [@YisroelTech](https://github.com/YisroelTech)! 
 
 ### Development
-- Fixed accessibility by associating controls with labels for screen readers.
-- Added accessible name to Shortcut Conflicts button for screen readers.
-- Excluded TitleBars from tab navigation across multiple utilities. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
-- Migrated build infrastructure from Windows Server 2019 to Server 2022 with improved failure logging and predictable NuGet package paths.
-- Configured build agents to use larger P: drive for release builds to address disk space constraints.
-- Enhanced DSC v3 support by organizing resource manifests in a dedicated subfolder with PATH configuration.
-- Reduced installer bundle size by 6-7MB through centralized Hybrid CRT configuration across all C++ projects.
-- Updated .NET packages to version 9.0.10 for security fixes. Thanks [@snickler](https://github.com/snickler)!
-- Fixed spell check dictionary entries for consistency.
-- Restored accidentally deleted NuGet configuration file for Command Palette extensions.
-- Fixed package identity build by updating AppxManifest entry points to use PowerShell Core.
-- Optimized CI pipeline by replacing file copy operations with hard links and moves, reducing build time and disk usage by 10-15GB.
-- Updated Copilot guidance and PR prompt workflow.
-- Included high-volume bugs in issue template header. Thanks [@daverayment](https://github.com/daverayment)!
-- Fixed incorrect HRESULT logging for inner exceptions. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
-- Introduced shared sparse package identity for PowerToys Win32 components to enable access to Windows platform APIs.
-- Consolidated installer builds to produce both machine and user installers simultaneously, reducing build time and complexity.
-- Migrated exclusively to WiX v5 installer infrastructure, removing legacy WiX v3 support.
-- Temporarily removed PowerToys installer path from PATH environment variable to prevent application crashes.
-- Added complete OCR UI test coverage with automated tests for activation, settings, language selection, and text extraction.
-- Fixed test input for drive path normalization in bookmark resolver unit tests.
-- Fixed Peek UI tests by restoring Ctrl+Space activation shortcut for test scenarios.
-- Hided apps in PowerToys.SpareApps package from Start Menu. Thanks [@jiripolasek](https://github.com/jiripolasek)!
 
-## 🛣️ 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]!
+ - Upgraded Windows App SDK to 1.6.
+ - Upgraded the Target Platform Version to 10.0.22621.0.
+ - Added a bot trigger to automatically add a label to Workspaces issues. Thanks [@plante-msft](https://github.com/plante-msft)!
+ - Fixed a regular expression in the bot triggers for wanting to submit community contributions. Thanks [@PesBandi](https://github.com/PesBandi)!
+ - Fixed analyzer errors after the Visual Studio 17.12 update. Thanks [@snickler](https://github.com/snickler)!
+ - Fixed the TSA configuration for release CI builds.
+ - Refactored automated file component generation during installer builds.
+ - Rewrote the Azure Devops build system to be more modular and share more definitions between PR CI and Release CI.
+ - Fixed debugging of the New+ page of the Settings application when a settings file was not present.
+ - Fixed setting the version of the App Manifest in the File Locksmith and New+ context menu app packages.
+ - Fixed abstracted UI library nuget package signing on release CI.
+ - Removed build status from GitHub README.
 
-## ❤️ 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!
+#### What is being planned for version 0.86
 
-## 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. 
+For [v0.86][github-next-release-work], we'll work on the items below:
 
-## Code of Conduct 
-This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][oss-conduct-code]. 
+ - Stability / bug fixes
+ - New module: File Actions Menu
+ - Integrate Sysinternals ZoomIt
 
-## 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). 
+## PowerToys Community
 
-[oss-CLA]: https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com 
-[oss-conduct-code]: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md 
-[community-link]: COMMUNITY.md 
-[github-release-link]: https://aka.ms/installPowerToys 
-[microsoft-store-link]: https://aka.ms/getPowertoys 
-[winget-link]: https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli#installing-the-client 
+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.  Month by month, you directly help make PowerToys a better piece of software.
+
+## Code of Conduct
+
+This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct][oss-conduct-code].
+
+## Privacy Statement
+
+The application logs basic telemetry. Our Telemetry Data page (Coming Soon) has the trends from the telemetry. Please read the [Microsoft privacy statement][privacy-link] for more information.
+
+[oss-CLA]: https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com
+[oss-conduct-code]: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+[community-link]: COMMUNITY.md
+[github-release-link]: https://aka.ms/installPowerToys
+[microsoft-store-link]: https://aka.ms/getPowertoys
+[winget-link]: https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli#installing-the-client
 [roadmap]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/Roadmap
-[privacy-link]: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839 
-[loc-bug]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=translation_issue.md&title= 
+[privacy-link]: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839
+[vidConfOverview]: https://aka.ms/PowerToysOverview_VideoConference
+[loc-bug]: https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=translation_issue.md&title=
 [usingPowerToys-docs-link]: https://aka.ms/powertoys-docs

doc/devdocs/akaLinks.md

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
 | PowerToysOverview_PowerRename | https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/powerrename |
 | PowerToysOverview_PowerToysRun | https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/run |
 | PowerToysOverview_ShortcutGuide | https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/shortcut-guide |
+| PowerToysOverview_VideoConference | https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/powertoys/video-conference-mute |
 | powerToysPowerLauncherImageSmall | https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/images/overview/PowerLauncher_small.png |
 | powerToysPowerLauncherSettingImage | https://raw.githubusercontent.com/microsoft/PowerToys/main/doc/images/overview/PowerLauncher_large.png |
 | powerToysPowerPreviewImageSmall | https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/images/overview/PowerPreview_small.png |
@@ -41,4 +42,6 @@
 | powerToysRequestFeature | https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=feature_request.md&title= |
 | powerToysShortcutGuideImageSmall | https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/images/overview/ShortcutGuide_small.png |
 | powerToysShortcutGuideSettingImage | https://raw.githubusercontent.com/microsoft/PowerToys/main/doc/images/overview/ShortcutGuide_large.png |
+| powerToysVideoConferenceImageSmall | https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/images/overview/VideoConference_small.png |
+| powerToysVideoConferenceSettingImage | https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki/images/overview/VideoConference_large.png |
 | powertoyswiki | https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/wiki |

doc/devdocs/common/FilePreviewCommon.md

@@ -8,20 +8,18 @@ Monaco preview enables to display developer files. It is based on [Microsoft's M
 
 This previewer is used for the File Explorer Dev File Previewer, as well as PowerToys Peek.
 
-For a general overview of how Monaco is used in PowerToys, see the [Monaco Editor documentation](monaco-editor.md).
-
 ### Update Monaco Editor
 
 1. Download Monaco editor with [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/): Run `npm i monaco-editor` in the command prompt.
 2. Delete everything except the `min` folder (the minimised code) from the downloaded files.
-3. Copy the `min` folder into the `/src/Monaco/monacoSRC` folder of the PowerToys project.
+3. Copy the `min` folder into the `src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monacoSRC` folder of the PowerToys project.
 4. Generate the JSON file as described in the generate [monaco_languages.json file](#monaco_languagesjson) section.
 
 ### Add a new language definition
 
-As an example on how to add a new language definition you can look at the one for [registry files](/src/Monaco/customLanguages/reg.js).
+As an example on how to add a new language definition you can look at the one for [registry files](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/customLanguages/reg.js).
 
-1. Add the new language definition (written with [Monarch](https://microsoft.github.io/monaco-editor/monarch.html)) as a new file to the [folder containing Monaco custom languages](/src/Monaco/customLanguages/) (Remember the file name and the string you used for "idDefinition" as you need it later.). The file should be formatted like in the example below. (Please change `idDefinition` to the name of your language.)
+1. Add the new language definition (written with [Monarch](https://microsoft.github.io/monaco-editor/monarch.html)) as a new file to the [folder containing Monaco custom languages](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/customLanguages/) (Remember the file name and the string you used for "idDefinition" as you need it later.). The file should be formatted like in the example below. (Please change `idDefinition` to the name of your language.)
 
 ```javascript
 export function idDefinition() {
@@ -31,7 +29,7 @@ export function idDefinition() {
 }
 ```
 
-2. Add the following line to the [`monacoSpecialLanguages.js`](/src/Monaco/monacoSpecialLanguages.js) file, after the other import statements:
+2. Add the following line to the [`monacoSpecialLanguages.js`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monacoSpecialLanguages.js) file, after the other import statements:
 
 ```javascript
 import { idDefinition } from './customLanguages/file.js';
@@ -39,7 +37,7 @@ import { idDefinition } from './customLanguages/file.js';
 
 > Replace file.js with the name of your definition file from step 1. Please replace idDefinition with the string you used in step 1.
 
-3. In the [`monacoSpecialLanguages.js`](/src/Monaco/monacoSpecialLanguages.js) file add the following line into the `registerAdditionalLanguages` function:
+3. In the [`monacoSpecialLanguages.js`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monacoSpecialLanguages.js) file add the following line into the `registerAdditionalLanguages` function:
 
 ```javascript
 registerAdditionalNewLanguage("id", [".fileExtension"], idDefinition(), monaco)
@@ -49,7 +47,7 @@ registerAdditionalNewLanguage("id", [".fileExtension"], idDefinition(), monaco)
 
   * The id can be anything. Recommended is one of the file extensions. For example "php" or "reg".
 
-4. In case you wish to add a custom color for a token, you can do so by adding the following line to [`customTokenThemeRules.js`](/src/Monaco/customTokenThemeRules.js):
+4. In case you wish to add a custom color for a token, you can do so by adding the following line to [`customTokenColors.js`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/customTokenColors.js):
 ```javascript
 {token: 'token-name', foreground: 'ff0000'}
 ```
@@ -62,7 +60,7 @@ registerAdditionalNewLanguage("id", [".fileExtension"], idDefinition(), monaco)
 
 ### Add a new file extension to an existing language
 
-1. In the [`monacoSpecialLanguages.js`](/src/Monaco/monacoSpecialLanguages.js) file add the following line to the `registerAdditionalLanguages` function. (`existingId` is the id of the language you want to add the extension to. You can find these id's in the [`monaco_languages.json`](/src/Monaco/monaco_languages.json) file):
+1. In the [`monacoSpecialLanguages.js`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monacoSpecialLanguages.js) file add the following line to the `registerAdditionalLanguages` function. (`existingId` is the id of the language you want to add the extension to. You can find these id's in the [`monaco_languages.json`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monaco_languages.json) file):
 
 ```javascript
 registerAdditionalLanguage("id", [".fileExtension"], "existingId", monaco)
@@ -70,17 +68,17 @@ registerAdditionalLanguage("id", [".fileExtension"], "existingId", monaco)
 
   * If for instance you want to add more extensions to the php language set the id to `phpExt` and the existingId to `php`.
 
-2. Copy the existing language definition into the `languageDefinitions` function in the same file. You can find the existing definitions in the following folder: [`/src/Monaco/monacoSRC/min/vs/basic-languages/`](/src/Monaco/monacoSRC/min/vs/basic-languages/).
+2. Copy the existing language definition into the `languageDefinitions` function in the same file. You can find the existing definitions in the following folder: [`/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monacoSRC/min/vs/basic-languages/`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monacoSRC/min/vs/basic-languages/).
 
 3. Execute the steps described in the [monaco_languages.json](#monaco_languagesjson) section.
 
 ### monaco_languages.json
 
-[`monaco_languages.json`](/src/Monaco/monaco_languages.json) contains all extensions and IDs for the languages supported by Monaco. The [`MonacoHelper`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/MonacoHelper.cs) class and the installer are using this file to register preview handlers for the defined extensions.
+[`monaco_languages.json`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monaco_languages.json) contains all extensions and IDs for the languages supported by Monaco. The [`MonacoHelper`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/MonacoHelper.cs) class and the installer are using this file to register preview handlers for the defined extensions.
 
-After updating Monaco Editor and/or adding a new language you should update the [`monaco_languages.json`](/src/Monaco/monaco_languages.json) file.
+After updating Monaco Editor and/or adding a new language you should update the [`monaco_languages.json`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/monaco_languages.json) file.
 
-1. Run the [`generateLanguagesJson.html`](/src/Monaco/generateLanguagesJson.html) file on a local webserver (as webbrowsers will block certain needed features when running the file locally.)
+1. Run the [`generateLanguagesJson.html`](/src/common/FilePreviewCommon/Assets/Monaco/generateLanguagesJson.html) file on a local webserver (as webbrowsers will block certain needed features when running the file locally.)
   *  This can for example be achieved by using the [Preview Server](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yuichinukiyama.vscode-preview-server) extension for Visual Studio Code: Open the file in Visual Studio Code, right click in the code editor and select `vscode-preview-server: Launch on browser`. The file will be opened in a browser.
 2. The browser will download the new `monaco_languages.json` file
 3. Replace the old file with the newly downloaded one in the source code folder.

doc/devdocs/common/common.md

@@ -97,6 +97,6 @@ namespace
 
 ```
 
-Note: since _background activation_ implies that your toast handler will be invoked in a separate process, you can't share data directly from within a handler and your PT process. Also, since PT is currently a Desktop Bridge app, _foreground activation_ is [handled the same as background](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/design/shell/tiles-and-notifications/send-local-toast-desktop-cpp-wrl#foreground-vs-background-activation), therefore we don't make a dedicated API for it. You can read more on the [rationale of the current design](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/1178#issue-368768337).
+Note: since _background activation_ implies that your toast handler will be invoked in a separate process, you can't share data directly from within a handler and your PT process. Also, since PT is currently a Desktop Bridge app, _foreground activation_ is [handled the same as background](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/design/shell/tiles-and-notifications/send-local-toast-desktop-cpp-wrl#foreground-vs-background-activation), therefore we don't make a dedicated API for it. You can read more on the rationale of the current design [here](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/pull/1178#issue-368768337).
 
 

doc/devdocs/common/context-menus.md

@@ -1,102 +0,0 @@
-# PowerToys Context Menu Handlers
-
-This document describes how context menu handlers are implemented in PowerToys, covering both Windows 10 and Windows 11 approaches.
-
-## Context Menu Implementation Types
-
-PowerToys implements two types of context menu handlers:
-
-1. **Old-Style Context Menu Handlers**
-   - Used for Windows 10 compatibility
-   - Registered via registry entries
-   - Implemented as COM objects exposing the `IContextMenu` interface
-   - Registered for specific file extensions
-
-2. **Windows 11 Context Menu Handlers**
-   - Implemented as sparse MSIX packages
-   - Exposing the `IExplorerCommand` interface
-   - Located in `PowerToys\x64\Debug\modules\<module>\<module>.msix`
-   - Registered for all file types and filtered in code
-   - Requires signing to be installed
-
-## Context Menu Handler Registration Approaches
-
-PowerToys modules use two different approaches for registering context menu handlers:
-
-### 1. Dual Registration (e.g., ImageResizer, PowerRename)
-
-- Both old-style and Windows 11 context menu handlers are registered
-- Results in duplicate entries in Windows 11's expanded context menu
-- Ensures functionality even if Windows 11 handler fails to appear
-- Old-style handlers appear in the "Show more options" expanded menu
-
-### 2. Selective Registration (e.g., NewPlus)
-
-- Windows 10: Uses old-style context menu handler
-- Windows 11: Uses new MSIX-based context menu handler
-- Avoids duplicates but can cause issues if Windows 11 handler fails to register
-
-## Windows 11 Context Menu Handler Implementation
-
-### Package Registration
-
-- MSIX packages are defined in `AppManifest.xml` in each context menu project
-- Registration happens in `DllMain` of the module interface DLL when the module is enabled
-- Explorer restart may be required after registration for changes to take effect
-- Registration can be verified with `Get-AppxPackage` PowerShell command:
-  ```powershell
-  Get-AppxPackage -Name *PowerToys*
-  ```
-
-### Technical Implementation
-
-- Handlers implement the `IExplorerCommand` interface
-- Key methods:
-  - `GetState`: Determines visibility based on file type
-  - `Invoke`: Handles the action when the menu item is clicked
-  - `GetTitle`: Provides the text to display in the context menu
-- For selective filtering (showing only for certain file types), the logic is implemented in the `GetState` method
-
-### Example Implementation Flow
-
-1. Build generates an MSIX package from the context menu project
-2. When the module is enabled, PowerToys installs the package using `PackageManager.AddPackageAsync`
-3. The package references the DLL that implements the actual context menu handler
-4. When the user right-clicks, Explorer loads the DLL and calls into its methods
-
-## Debugging Context Menu Handlers
-
-### Debugging Old-Style (Windows 10) Handlers
-
-1. Update the registry to point to your debug build
-2. Restart Explorer
-3. Attach the debugger to explorer.exe
-4. Set breakpoints and test by right-clicking in File Explorer
-
-### Debugging Windows 11 Handlers
-
-1. Build PowerToys to get the MSIX packages
-2. Sign the MSIX package with a self-signed certificate
-3. Replace files in the PowerToys installation directory
-4. Use PowerToys to install the package
-5. Restart Explorer
-6. Run Visual Studio as administrator
-7. Set breakpoints in relevant code
-8. Attach to DllHost.exe process when context menu is triggered
-
-### Debugging Challenges
-
-- Windows 11 handlers require signing and reinstalling for each code change
-- DllHost loads the DLL only when context menu is triggered and unloads after
-- For efficient development, use logging or message boxes instead of breakpoints
-- Consider debugging the Windows 10 handler by removing OS version checks
-
-## Common Issues
-
-- Context menu entries not showing in Windows 11
-  - Usually due to package not being removed/updated properly on PowerToys update
-  - Fix: Uninstall and reinstall the package or restart Explorer
-- Registering packages requires signing
-  - For local testing, create and install a signing certificate
-- Duplicate entries in Windows 11 context menu
-  - By design for some modules to ensure availability if Windows 11 handler fails

doc/devdocs/common/monaco-editor.md

@@ -1,77 +0,0 @@
-# Monaco Editor in PowerToys
-
-## Overview
-
-Monaco is the text editor that powers Visual Studio Code. In PowerToys, Monaco is integrated as a component to provide advanced text editing capabilities with features like syntax highlighting, line numbering, and intelligent code editing.
-
-## Where Monaco is Used in PowerToys
-
-Monaco is primarily used in:
-- Registry Preview module - For editing registry files
-- File Preview handlers - For syntax highlighting when previewing code files
-- Peek module - For preview a file
-
-## Technical Implementation
-
-Monaco is embedded into PowerToys' WinUI 3 applications using WebView2. This integration allows PowerToys to leverage Monaco's web-based capabilities within desktop applications.
-
-### Directory Structure
-
-The Monaco editor files are located in the relevant module directories. For example, in Registry Preview, Monaco files are bundled with the application resources.
-
-## Versioning and Updates
-
-### Current Version
-
-The current Monaco version can be found in the `loader.js` file, specifically in the variable named `versionMonaco`.
-
-### Update Process
-
-Updating Monaco requires several steps:
-
-1. Download the latest version of Monaco
-2. Replace/override the main folder with the new version
-3. Generate the new Monaco language JSON file
-4. Override the existing JSON file
-
-For detailed step-by-step instructions, see the [FilePreviewCommon documentation](FilePreviewCommon.md#update-monaco-editor).
-
-#### Estimated Time for Update
-
-The Monaco update process typically takes approximately 30 minutes.
-
-#### Reference PRs
-
-When updating Monaco, you can refer to previous Monaco update PRs as examples, as they mostly involve copy-pasting the Monaco source code with minor adjustments.
-
-## Customizing Monaco
-
-### Adding New Language Definitions
-
-Monaco can be customized to support new language definitions for syntax highlighting:
-
-1. Identify the language you want to add
-2. Create or modify the appropriate language definition files
-3. Update the Monaco configuration to recognize the new language
-
-For detailed instructions on adding language definitions, see the [FilePreviewCommon documentation](FilePreviewCommon.md#add-a-new-language-definition).
-
-### Adding File Extensions to Existing Languages
-
-To make Monaco handle additional file extensions using existing language definitions:
-
-1. Locate the language mapping configuration
-2. Add the new file extension to the appropriate language entry
-3. Update the file extension registry
-
-For detailed instructions on adding file extensions, see the [FilePreviewCommon documentation](FilePreviewCommon.md#add-a-new-file-extension-to-an-existing-language).
-
-Example: If Monaco processes TXT files and you want it to preview LOG files the same way, you can add LOG extensions to the TXT language definition.
-
-## Installer Handling
-
-Monaco source files are managed via a script (`Generate-Monaco-wxs.ps1`) that:
-1. Automatically generates the installer manifest to include all Monaco files
-2. Avoids manually listing all Monaco files in the installer configuration
-
-This approach simplifies maintenance and updates of the Monaco editor within PowerToys.

doc/devdocs/core/architecture.md

@@ -1,78 +0,0 @@
-# PowerToys Architecture
-
-## Module Interface Overview
-
-Each PowerToys utility is defined by a module interface (DLL) that provides a standardized way for the PowerToys Runner to interact with it. The module interface defines:
-
-- Structure for hotkeys
-- Name and key for the utility
-- Configuration management
-- Enable/disable functionality
-- Telemetry settings
-- Group Policy Object (GPO) configuration
-
-### Types of Modules
-
-1. **Simple Modules** (like Mouse Pointer Crosshairs, Find My Mouse)
-   - Entirely contained in the module interface
-   - No external application
-   - Example: Mouse Pointer Crosshairs implements the module interface directly
-
-2. **External Application Launchers** (like Color Picker)
-   - Start a separate application (e.g., WPF application in C#)
-   - Handle events when hotkeys are pressed
-   - Communication via named pipes or other IPC mechanisms
-
-3. **Context Handler Modules** (like Power Rename)
-   - Shell extensions for File Explorer
-   - Add right-click context menu entries
-   - Windows 11 context menu integration through MSIX
-
-4. **Registry-based Modules** (like Power Preview)
-   - Register preview handlers and thumbnail providers
-   - Modify registry keys during enable/disable operations
-
-## Common Dependencies and Libraries
-
-- SPD logs for C++ (centralized logging system)
-- CPP Win RT (used by most utilities)
-- Common utilities in `common` folder for reuse across modules
-- Interop library for C++/C# communication (converted to C++ Win RT)
-- Common.UI library has WPF and WinForms dependencies
-
-## Resource Management
-
-- For C++ applications and module interfaces:
-  - Resource files (.resx) need to be converted to .rc
-  - Use conversion tools before building
-  
-- Different resource approaches:
-  - WPF applications use .resx files
-  - WinUI 3 apps use .resw files
-  
-- PRI file naming requirements:
-  - Need to override default names to avoid conflicts during flattening
-
-## Implementation details
-
-### [`Runner`](runner.md)
-
-The PowerToys Runner contains the project for the PowerToys.exe executable.
-It's responsible for:
-
-- Loading the individual PowerToys modules.
-- Passing registered events to the PowerToys.
-- Showing a system tray icon to manage the PowerToys.
-- Bridging between the PowerToys modules and the Settings editor.
-
-### [`Interface`](../modules/interface.md)
-
-The definition of the interface used by the [`runner`](/src/runner) to manage the PowerToys. All PowerToys must implement this interface.
-
-### [`Common`](../common.md)
-
-The common lib, as the name suggests, contains code shared by multiple PowerToys components and modules, e.g. [json parsing](/src/common/utils/json.h) and [IPC primitives](/src/common/interop/two_way_pipe_message_ipc.h).
-
-### [`Settings`](settings/readme.md)
-
-Settings v2 is our current settings implementation. Please head over to the dev docs that describe the current settings system.