# Awesome PowerToys Run Plugins

> A curated list of PowerToys Run community plugins and resources

PowerToys Run is a quick launcher for Windows. It is open-source and modular for additional plugins.

## Contents

- Official
- Installation
- Plugins
- Resources
- Articles

## Official

- Website
- Repository
- Microsoft Store

## Installation

> [!NOTE] Please read the security policy before installing any community plugins.

> [!TIP] Install these awesome community plugins below, via the Install plugin ⬇️🔌📦

- Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Install - Install community PowerToys Run plugins from this awesome list.

## Plugins

- GEmojiSharp - Find and copy GitHub emoji.
- Everything - Find files and folders instantly with Everything.
- PowerTranslator - Translate text with Youdao Translation.
- WinGet - Install and manage Windows packages with WinGet.
- Lorem - Generate lorem ipsum texts.
- TOTP - Copy time-based two factor verify codes.
- Scoop - Install and manage Windows packages with Scoop.
- InputTyper - Type text as if sent from a keyboard.
- CurrencyConverter - Convert traditional and cryptocurrency with the latest exchange rates.
- EdgeFavorite - Open Microsoft Edge favorites.
- GitKraken - Open GitKraken repositories.
- VisualStudio - Open recent solutions in Visual Studio.
- ClipboardManager - Search and paste from clipboard history.
- GitHubRepo - Open GitHub repositories.
- ProcessKiller - Kill Windows processes.
- WebSearchShortcut - Search with predefined search engines.
- UnicodeInput - Find and copy Unicode characters with Agda-style shorthands.
- Timer - Set and manage timers.
- HexInspector - Convert numbers between bases.
- LocalLLM - Query local LLM models with Ollama.
- JohnnyDecimal - Navigate through your JohnnyDecimal system.
- BrowserFavorite - Quickly open your Browser Bookmarks.
- Universal Search Suggestions - Adds search suggestions when typing something.
- Bang - Search websites with DuckDuckGo !Bangs.
- DenCode - Encoding & Decoding.
- Dice - Roleplaying dice roller.
- Need - Key-value store for important information.
- Twitch - Browse, search and view streams on Twitch.
- SVGL - Browse, search, and copy SVG logos via svgl.
- QuickNotes - Create, manage, and search notes.
- SpeedTest - Test your internet connection speed.
- VideoDownloader - Download videos from various platforms.
- Definition - Lookup word definitions, phonetics, and synonyms.

## Resources

- Visual Studio Template - Visual Studio template for community plugins.
- Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Dependencies - NuGet package with community plugin dependencies.
- Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Templates - `dotnet new` templates for community plugins.
- Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Update - NuGet package with support for updating community plugins.
- Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Abstractions - NuGet package with abstractions for community plugin dependencies.
- ptr - CLI tool for installing and managing community plugins.
- Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Lint - Linter for community plugins.

## Articles

- Creating custom PowerToys Run plugins - A step by step guide on how to create community plugins for PowerToys Run.
- How I developed the JohnnyDecimal plugin - A step by step guide on how the JohnnyDecimal community plugin was developed.

## Contributing

Contributions welcome!

1. First read the community plugin checklist
2. Then read the contribution guidelines

powertoysrunplugins.md Github