Available on winget

Install Quick Shell

Open saved terminal directories and run commands from PowerToys Command Palette

Install with winget

winget install --id tonythethompson.QuickShell

Upgrade

winget upgrade --id tonythethompson.QuickShell

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id tonythethompson.QuickShell

Package details

Package ID: tonythethompson.QuickShell
Publisher: Tony Thompson
Latest version: 0.1.2.1
Manifest updated: 2026-06-29 17:11:06 UTC
License: MIT
Homepage: Open site
Support: Get support

About Quick Shell

Quick Shell is a PowerToys Command Palette extension that lets you save favorite project directories and launch them in Windows Terminal, PowerShell, PowerShell 7, or cmd — optionally running a command on open. After installing, open PowerToys Command Palette and run "Reload Command Palette Extension". For full Command Palette integration, MSIX install via scripts/deploy.ps1 is recommended.

What's new in 0.1.2.1

- Restore in-app shortcut create/edit, pin, and settings UI - Preserve shortcuts across updates (recover from .bak and legacy paths) - Fix Inno COM CLSID registry registration - Run as administrator support

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Version history

Version	Updated	Notes
0.1.2.1	2026-06-29 17:11:06 UTC	- Restore in-app shortcut create/edit, pin, and settings UI - Preserve shortcuts across updates (recover from .bak and legacy paths) - Fix Inno COM CLSID registry registration - Run as administrator support