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CmdPal: Include basic SettingsManager in Template

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#39,274 opened on May 7, 2025

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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.

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Research direction
Examine existing CmdPal extension template structure and how other extensions implement settings, then add a SettingsManager class with basic save/load functionality.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
developer 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.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C#PowerToys development setup
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60