microsoft/PowerToys

CmdPal: Include basic SettingsManager in Template

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#39,274 opened on May 7, 2025

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Help WantedProduct-Command Palette

Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Include basic SettingsManager in template.

Scenario when this would be used?

I believe most extensions will require some form of configuration, so adding basic SettingsManager would be helpful.

Supporting information

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
None
Domain
desktopdeveloper experience
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.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
C# basicsPowerToys repo setupUnderstanding of template system
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
First, locate the CmdPal template directory in the PowerToys repository (likely under src/modules/cmdpal). Study the existing template structure to understand how extensions are scaffolded. Next, find the current SettingsManager implementation used elsewhere in PowerToys (e.g., in other modules) to understand its API. The goal is to integrate a basic version into the template, so review any comments on this issue for additional guidance. Since this issue has assignees, consider checking if there are any linked branches or draft PRs for reference.