microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Let Grab And Move force window resizing

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Needs-Triage Product-Grab And Move
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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

Right now Drag&Move can't resize windows that can't be scaled properly, it would be nice if it could, and there are already tools that do this!
[AltSnap](https://github.com/RamonUnch/AltSnap)

### Scenario when this would be used?

Resize windows that can't be resized by normal means (e.g. some games)

### Supporting information

_No response_

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the Grab & Move implementation and reviewing how it currently handles window resizing. Compare the desired behavior with the linked AltSnap tool, then verify that windows which reject normal resizing can be resized through Grab & Move without breaking existing behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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