This repository curates PowerToys Run community plugins and resources for the Windows quick launcher.

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About Plugins

Awesome PowerToys Run Plugins is a curated GitHub list of community plugins and resources for PowerToys Run, a quick launcher for Windows. The list groups entries into installation tools, plugins, developer resources, and articles, and each plugin entry has a one-line description of what it does.

The plugins cover a wide range of tasks, including file search, package installation, clipboard history, text and data utilities, and opening bookmarks, repositories, or favorites in other applications. The list also links to an installer for community plugins and to developer tools for building new ones. The repository is licensed under CC0-1.0. Pricing is not stated. The page recommends reading the security policy before installing any community plugin, and it does not describe the individual plugins beyond their one-line summaries.

Key features

  • Curated list of PowerToys Run community plugins with one-line descriptions
  • Plugins for finding files and folders through Everything
  • Plugins for installing and managing Windows packages with WinGet or Scoop
  • Clipboard history search and paste through a ClipboardManager plugin
  • Currency conversion using exchange rates for traditional and cryptocurrency
  • LocalLLM plugin for querying local models with Ollama
  • Installer plugin for community PowerToys Run plugins
  • Developer resources, including templates, NuGet packages, and a plugin linter
Best for: Windows users of PowerToys Run who want to find community plugins for launching, searching, and everyday utility tasks, and developers who want to build their own plugins.
Good for
  • Open source, with the list and its linked resources published on GitHub
  • Includes an installer and developer tools for community plugins
  • Groups entries by purpose, with a short description for each plugin
Watch out for
  • Works only with PowerToys Run on Windows, as listed on the page
  • The page asks users to read the security policy before installing any community plugin
  • Pricing is not stated

Plugins at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Plugins FAQ

What is PowerToys Run?
The source describes PowerToys Run as a quick launcher for Windows that is open source and modular for additional plugins.
Should I read anything before installing community plugins?
Yes. The page says to read the security policy before installing any community plugins.
How can I contribute to the list?
The page says contributions are welcome. Contributors should first read the community plugin checklist and then the contribution guidelines.
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