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How to disable Command Palette with DSC installation

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#38,756 opened on Apr 11, 2025

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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.90.1

Installation method

WinGet

Area(s) with issue?

General

Steps to reproduce

I've tried to deploy PT with DSC after 0.90.1 became available on winget, but I'm not sure how to define it in DSC, as I'm getting errors:

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I've tried CommandPalette and CmdPal and neither worked.

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configurationVersion is 0.2.0

✔️ Expected Behavior

Define Command Palette tool in DSC, so it won't be enabled during PT installation with DSC.

❌ Actual Behavior

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Research direction
Look up the PowerToys DSC schema or source code for the correct setting name for Command Palette. Refer to Microsoft's PowerToys documentation for DSC configuration options.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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1-3 hours
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ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
PowerShellDSC
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60