Microsoft PowerToys
Free, open-source set of Microsoft utilities for Windows power users, from FancyZones to Command Palette.
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About Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a free, open-source collection of utilities that extend Windows for power users and developers. Tools include FancyZones for custom window layouts, Command Palette for launching apps and commands, Keyboard Manager for remapping keys and shortcuts, Always On Top, Color Picker, Image Resizer, PowerRename, File Locksmith, Peek for quick previews, a Hosts File Editor, Environment Variables manager, Mouse Without Borders for controlling several PCs with one keyboard and mouse, Awake, Crop And Lock, Light Switch and Advanced Paste, which has an optional AI feature. Each utility can be switched on or off. The code is developed in the open on GitHub.
Good for
Windows users who want window tiling, key remapping, a launcher and many small quality-of-life tools from one free, Microsoft-maintained package.
Watch out for
Windows only. The AI part of Advanced Paste is optional and needs extra setup.
Pricing notes
As of October 2026 PowerToys is free and open source.
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