microsoft/PowerToys

CmdPal: New extensions/command notification

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#44,138 opened on Dec 7, 2025

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CmdPal-HostUXHelp WantedIssue-TaskProduct-Command Palette

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Add a feature that notifies the user about new extensions or commands available in the Command Palette, with a pop-up notification appearing the first time an extension is automatically activated.

Something like this (ignore the arrow, I just grabbed 1st screenshot from the net)

Scenario when this would be used?

Keep the user informed and in control of what’s available in the Command Palette, especially as more apps are expected to integrate command providers in the future.

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate how extensions are automatically activated in CmdPal and find the appropriate location to trigger a notification pop up. Look at existing notification patterns in PowerToys.
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.
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
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Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60