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CmdPal: Add _more_ advanced math equations (`cot`, `sec`, etc)

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#47093 opened on Apr 19, 2026

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Hello, I kindly request you to add the following to the Comand Palette calculator:

  • Logarithms of the nth power

  • Root of the nth degree

  • Trigometric functions:

  • cot

  • sec

  • csc

  • sinh

  • cosh

  • coth

  • sech

  • csch

  • arcsin

  • arccos

  • arccot

  • arcsec

  • arccsc

Scenario when this would be used?

This can be useful for students, teachers, professors and other people who do a lot of calculations, because for some, typing with a keyboard is much more convenient than clicking with a mouse in the Windows calculator, and in addition, the Command Palette is called up by a keyboard shortcut, which the Windows calculator does not have.

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Contributor guide

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.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic C# knowledgeUnderstanding of trigonometric functionsFamiliarity with PowerToys codebase
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
Start by exploring the CmdPal calculator code in the PowerToys repository to understand how existing math functions like sin, cos, tan are implemented. Locate the file where these functions are defined and add similar implementations for cot, sec, csc, and the requested inverse and hyperbolic functions. Follow the same pattern to ensure consistency. After adding the functions, test them locally by building the project and verifying calculations. Consider adding unit tests if they exist for other functions. Look for any existing related issues or PRs for additional context.