PowerToys

(★ 137,936)

Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that supercharge productivity and customization on Windows

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  • .gitattributes
  • .gitignore
  • .vsconfig
  • AGENTS.md
  • auto-cherry-pick.ps1
  • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
  • COMMUNITY.md
  • CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Cpp.Build.props
  • Cpp.Build.targets
  • CppRuleSet.ruleset
  • DATA_AND_PRIVACY.md
  • Directory.Build.props
  • Directory.Build.targets
  • Directory.Packages.props
  • LICENSE
  • NOTICE.md
  • nuget.config
  • packages.config
  • PowerToys.slnx
  • README.md
  • SECURITY.md
  • SUPPORT.md

# Installation Guide

dotnet / c++ / windows
Prerequisites

Setup Steps

git clone https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys.git

Clone the project source code.

winget install Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget

Install PowerToys using WinGet.

Key Commands

winget install Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget

Install PowerToys for the current user scope.

Refer to doc/devdocs in the repository for detailed build and developer environment setup instructions.

# Use via CDN

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winget

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winget {{[add|install]}} {{package}}

Install a package (use `--source` when package is available from multiple sources):

winget {{[rm|uninstall]}} {{package}}

Remove a package (Note: `remove` can also be used instead of `uninstall`):

winget show {{package}}

Display information about a package:

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