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Noraa Junker 56fabda79c [Chore] Remove outdated clean up tool (#48992)
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## Summary of the Pull Request

Remove outdated clean up tool and script

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## PR Checklist

- [x] Closes: #48991
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- [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors
already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected
- [x] **Dev docs:** Added/updated
- [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places
- [ ] [JSON for
signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json)
for new binaries
- [ ] [WXS for
installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs)
for new binaries and localization folder
- [ ] [YML for CI
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml)
for new test projects
- [ ] [YML for signed
pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml)
- [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request
on [our docs
repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys)
and link it here: #xxx
2026-07-02 12:52:27 +02:00
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PowerToys tools

Tools in PowerToys are standalone apps and scripts that run outside of the PowerToys runner. They help developers and users to debug and test PowerToys features.

The source code of the tools can be found in the tools folder. The compiled tools are saved under {PowerToysInstallPath}\tools.

Overview of the tools

Following tools are currently available:

  • BugReportTool - A tool to collect logs and system information for bug reports.
  • Build tools - A set of scripts that help building PowerToys.
  • Monitor info report - A small diagnostic tool which helps identifying WinAPI bugs related to the physical monitor detection.
  • project template - A Visual Studio project template for a new PowerToys project.
  • StylesReportTool - A tool to collect information about an open window.
  • Verification scripts - A set of scripts that help verifying the PowerToys installation.