microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Search file content

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

PowerToys Run can search folders and files; could it also search the contents of a single file? Or could it be a separate tool that can search the contents of files within a specified folder?

### Scenario when this would be used?

I have a folder containing many files. I know one of the files contains a sentence, but I'm unsure which file it is. I want to find that file based on that sentence.

### Supporting information

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Research direction

Start by reviewing PowerToys Run's existing file and folder search behavior. Clarify whether content search belongs in PowerToys Run or should be a separate tool, including the supported scope and expected matching behavior. Done means the feature boundaries and acceptance criteria are agreed before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop, search
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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