With the new extensibility model for PowerToys Command Palette, the next generation of PowerToys Run, you can quickly add your own spin to this new launcher.  We’ll show you step-by-step how to leverage the Command Palette SDK to extend your application as an entry point into the palette.  We’ll discuss best practices while we build one live, show how to deal with latency, extending rich UIs, sending input back and forth, as well as adding changes back into the Command Palette.

To learn more, please check out these resources:
 * https://aka.ms/build25/collection/BoostProductivitywithWindows


𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
 * Niels Laute
 * Mike Griese


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DEM571 | English (US) | Windows


Related Sessions:
BRK226 -- https://build.microsoft.com/sessions/BRK226?wt.mc_id=yt_PLlrxD0HtieHg_i6-m--pwP3Xf4vpz2h8b
BRK228 -- https://build.microsoft.com/sessions/BRK228?wt.mc_id=yt_PLlrxD0HtieHg_i6-m--pwP3Xf4vpz2h8b


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Chapters:
0:00 - Opening Remarks and Introduction
00:00:46 - Demonstration of Windows Command Pal
00:03:47 - Exploration of the command palette functionality within the extension
00:05:13 - Adding another command to the extension to open command prompt
00:06:31 - Exploring Plugin Features
00:06:49 - Utilizing Power Toys Read Me
00:09:53 - Opening Solutions in Visual Studio & Terminals
00:11:48 - How to Get Started with Extension Development
00:11:57 - Accessing Documentation for Command Palette Extension

Microsoft Developer

PowerToys Command Palette, a recent addition to Microsoft's PowerToys suite, enhances accessibility and file search capabilities with its new Win UI integration. It offers extensibility by allowing applications to integrate their commands effortlessly. The demonstration covers creating a basic extension within minutes, showing how to add features like opening URLs, launching applications, and more. This flexibility, along with easy distribution options via the Microsoft Store or Wingut, offers a seamless experience for developers. A highlight is that submitting apps to the Microsoft Store is now free for developers.

Extending your application with the new PowerToys Command Palette | DEM571