Quick Shell v0.2.0.0

Quick Shell v0.2.0.0

Major update since v0.1.7.0: workspaces, PowerToys Run plugin, companion apps, terminal launch fixes, and settings persistence improvements.

Highlights

• Workspaces with import/export, home keywords, and unified create/edit form
• PowerToys Run plugin (qs) bundled in the EXE installer; ZIP also available for Store users
• Terminal launch fixes for WSL/Ubuntu paths, Nushell/IT, and npm dev servers
• Settings default terminal/profile persistence; profile-only list subtitles
• UI refreshed logo, terminal profile icons, home display settings, companion app catalog

Install

• x64: QuickShell-Setup-0.2.0.0-x64.exe
• ARM64: QuickShell-Setup-0.2.0.0-arm64.exe

Includes Command Palette registration and the PowerToys Run plugin. Restart PowerToys after install.

PowerToys Run plugin (ZIP only)

For Store users who want Run without the full EXE:

• x64: QuickShell.Run-x64.zip → extract to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\PowerToys\PowerToys Run\Plugins\QuickShell\
• ARM64: QuickShell.Run-ARM64.zip

See docs/powertoys-run-plugin.md.

After installing the Command Palette extension, run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys Command Palette.

WinGet

winget install tonythethompson.QuickShell

WinGet manifest PR: microsoft/winget-pkgs#397449

Full Changelog: v0.1.7.0...v0.2.0.0

Quick Shell v0.1.7.0

Quick Shell v0.1.7.0

Highlights

• Settings persistence, undo/redo for shortcuts, and clearer settings layout sections
• Shortcut form hover tooltips and reordered folder actions
• Let Windows choose and Console Host terminal options in settings
• Updated Store screenshots and marketing assets
• GitHub Pages site at quickshell.trackdub.com (install, privacy, support docs)

Requires

PowerToys with Command Palette enabled. After install, run Reload Command Palette Extension.

Install

• x64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.7.0-x64.exe
• ARM64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.7.0-arm64.exe

After installing, run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys Command Palette.

WinGet

powershell winget install tonythethompson.QuickShell

Quick Shell v0.1.6.0

Quick Shell v0.1.6.0

Highlights

• Home keywords: root palette search fix and clearer form label/help text
• Open saved folders in any terminal you use — Windows Terminal profiles (custom shells included), WSL, and classic shells
• Privacy policy; removed unused internetClient capability
• Store MSIX builds unsigned for Microsoft re-signing after certification
• Updated Store screenshots and listing copy

Requires

PowerToys with Command Palette enabled. After install, run Reload Command Palette Extension.

Install

• x64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.6.0-x64.exe
• ARM64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.6.0-arm64.exe

After installing, run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys Command Palette.

WinGet

winget install tonythethompson.QuickShell

Quick Shell v0.1.4.0

Quick Shell v0.1.4.0

Fixes

• Root palette search: home keywords now surface shortcuts as a list instead of behaving like a direct command
• Home keyword field label and help text on the shortcut form (JSON field remains Abbreviation)

Other

• run-cmdpal-dev.ps1 for local CmdPal + Quick Shell dev loop
• Debug build and dev MSIX deploy signing improvements

Install

• x64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.4.0-x64.exe
• ARM64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.4.0-arm64.exe

After installing, run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys Command Palette.

WinGet

winget install tonythethompson.QuickShell

Quick Shell v0.1.3.0

Quick Shell v0.1.3.0

Highlights

• Import and export shortcuts as JSON
• Always run as administrator toggle on the shortcut form, with one-off elevated or standard open from the context menu
• Favorite shortcuts (star badge) instead of pin-to-top
• Edit drafts autosave with list recovery for unsaved form changes
• Stable shortcut IDs so home-pinned shortcuts survive renames
• List hover actions for create, edit, favorite, and more (local CmdPal SDK build via deploy.ps1)
• Form fixes: browse/cancel with empty path; leaving the form returns to the list without closing Command Palette

After installing, run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys Command Palette.

Install

• x64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.3.0-x64.exe
• ARM64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.3.0-arm64.exe

After installing, run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys Command Palette.

WinGet

winget install tonythethompson.QuickShell

Quick Shell v0.1.2.2

What's new

• Fix duplicate Command Palette entry showing a broken icon (fallback command now has icon and clear label)
• Show Open as administrator in the Ctrl+Enter footer hint
• User-facing README rewrite
• Accessibility testing guide (ACCESSIBILITY.md)

Install

• x64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.2.2-x64.exe
• ARM64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.2.2-arm64.exe

After installing, open PowerToys Command Palette and run Reload Command Palette Extension, then search Quick Shell.

WinGet

winget install tonythethompson.QuickShell

WinGet manifest update may follow in a separate PR to microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Quick Shell v0.1.2.1

Quick Shell v0.1.2.1

Fix

• Shortcuts persist across updates — no longer wiped by an empty config on first run after reinstall
• Recovers from shortcuts.json.bak when the main file is missing or empty
• Recovers from legacy %LOCALAPPDATA%\TerminalShortcutsCmdPal\shortcuts.json when present

Install

Recommended for Command Palette (MSIX):

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File scripts/deploy.ps1

Then run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys.

EXE installers (x64 / ARM64) are attached. MSIX is still recommended for full Command Palette integration.

Quick Shell v0.1.2.0

Quick Shell v0.1.2.0

What's new

• Restore in-app Create new shortcut form with folder browse and terminal picker
• Edit, pin, duplicate, delete, and reorder shortcuts
• Extension settings page with default terminal selection
• WSL path support and Windows Terminal profile discovery
• Run as administrator via context menu (from v0.1.1.0)
• Fixed Inno Setup COM CLSID registry registration

Install

Recommended for Command Palette: build and install the MSIX locally:

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File scripts/deploy.ps1

Then run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys.

WinGet / EXE installers (x64 and ARM64) are attached below. Note: the EXE path registers COM only; MSIX is required for full Command Palette integration.

winget install tonythethompson.QuickShell

Quick Shell v0.1.1.0

Quick Shell v0.1.1.0

New

• Run as administrator — set "RunAsAdmin": true in shortcuts.json for always-elevated shortcuts
• Open as administrator — one-off elevation from a shortcut's context menu

Install

• x64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.1.0-x64.exe
• ARM64: QuickShell-Setup-0.1.1.0-arm64.exe

After installing, run Reload Command Palette Extension in PowerToys Command Palette.

Quick Shell v0.1.0.0

Initial Quick Shell release for PowerToys Command Palette.