PowerToys Run Plugins
A curated collection of community plugins and resources for extending Microsoft PowerToys Run on Windows.
What is PowerToys Run Plugins?
Awesome PowerToys Run Plugins is a curated directory of community-created plugins and development resources for Microsoft PowerToys Run, a quick launcher for Windows. It solves the problem of discovering and managing third-party extensions by providing a centralized, vetted list of plugins that add functionalities like file search, translation, clipboard management, and developer tools. The project also includes tools to simplify plugin installation and development.
Windows users who use PowerToys Run and want to extend its functionality with community plugins, as well as developers interested in creating their own plugins for the ecosystem.
Developers and users choose this project because it offers a trusted, organized collection of plugins with easy installation via a dedicated plugin, reducing the friction of finding and adding new capabilities to PowerToys Run. Its focus on community contributions and developer resources makes it the go-to hub for extending the launcher.
Overview
🗂️🔎 Delightful PowerToys Run community plugins 🔌
Use Cases
Best For
- Finding and installing community plugins for PowerToys Run
- Extending Windows productivity with a quick launcher
- Developing custom plugins for PowerToys Run using provided templates
- Discovering tools for file search, translation, or system management via a launcher
- Managing clipboard history or timers directly from PowerToys Run
- Accessing developer resources like GitHub repos or Visual Studio solutions quickly
Not Ideal For
- Users on non-Windows operating systems, as PowerToys Run and its plugins are Windows-exclusive
- Teams requiring enterprise-grade support and official vendor validation for all extensions
- Projects needing a fully integrated launcher without additional plugin management overhead
Pros & Cons
Pros
The directory features a vetted list of dozens of community plugins, such as Everything for file search and PowerTranslator for translation, streamlining discovery for users.
Includes the Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Install plugin, enabling direct installation of other plugins from the list, reducing manual setup steps.
Offers resources like Visual Studio templates, NuGet packages for dependencies, and a linter, as seen in the Resources section, easing plugin creation.
Encourages contributions with clear guidelines and a checklist, fostering a growing library of plugins and developer engagement.
Cons
The README explicitly includes a security policy warning, indicating potential risks from untrusted, community-developed plugins that lack official vetting.
All plugins are designed solely for Windows PowerToys Run, making this directory useless for macOS or Linux users seeking cross-platform solutions.
As a community-curated list, plugin stability and maintenance depend on individual developers, leading to inconsistent performance and support.
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