microsoft/PowerToys

[Run] Support single key press to open Run (e.g. caplock)

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#3,269 opened on May 20, 2020

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Description

Launch PowerToys Run by pressing capslock

Make Capslock into a hyper key, ideally to launch PowerToys Run (or other uses as ppl see fit).

Advantages:

  • save time: Alt-Space is two key presses, capslock is one.
  • Capslock is obsolete. ChromeOS has already turned it into a search key so for kids using chromebooks in school it makes for an easier transition.

Note: I used the Keyboard Manager powertoy to remap capslock to another key, but its still not working to launch Run. Also tried remapping CapsLock to Alt-Space (in remap shortcuts) but that didn't work either.

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Research direction
Explore the PowerToys Run codebase to understand how hotkeys are registered and modify to accept single key presses like CapsLock.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C#Windows APIPowerToys architecture
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45