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Linux PowerToys collects utility tools for Linux and is described as an early-stage project.
About Linux-PowerToys
Linux-PowerToys is an open-source set of desktop utilities for Linux inspired by Microsoft's PowerToys. It includes Awake to keep the computer awake, FancyZones and Snap Assistant for window placement, and a Color Picker to copy colors from the screen.
The project is in a very early stage of development and supports only the GNOME desktop environment. It states it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft, and lists Rename, Run, Mouse utilities, Quick Accent, Text Extractor and Image Resizer as not yet implemented.
Key features
- Keep computer awake without changing power and sleep settings
- Snap windows into defined zone layouts using CTRL-drag
- Edit tiling layouts by splitting or deleting tiles
- Show snap assistant at top of screen when moving windows
- Pick colors from any screen and copy to clipboard
- Install, enable and configure utilities individually
Best for: GNOME Linux users who want PowerToys-like window and system utilities.
Good for
- Open-source code under GPLv2 license
- Utilities can be installed, enabled and configured individually
- Includes an editor for custom window layouts
Watch out for
- Project is in a very early stage of development
- Supports GNOME desktop environment only
- Rename, Run, Mouse utilities, Quick Accent, Text Extractor and Image Resizer are not yet implemented
Linux-PowerToys at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Linux-PowerToys FAQ
Is Linux-PowerToys affiliated with Microsoft?
No. The project states it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft and is a complete reimplementation from scratch.
Which desktop environment does it support?
GNOME only, according to the project description.
How do I show the FancyZones layout while moving a window?
Press the CTRL key while grabbing and moving the window, then release it over the highlighted tile.
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