microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
PowerToys Settings Shortcut
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Product-Settings
- Dominant language
- C
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Description
Description of the new feature / enhancement
Since opening the PowerToys app while it is already running opens the settings, I'd like a shortcut to do the same thing. I would suggest Win+Alt+I, reflecting Windows Settings: Win+I.
Scenario when this would be used?
Quick access without needing to access the flyout or opening the app.
Supporting information
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating how PowerToys registers global shortcuts and how launching an already-running app opens Settings. Done means Win+Alt+I reliably provides that quick access without requiring the flyout or app launch.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop, tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 48/100