Quick Shell

Quick Shell 0.2.4.0

Open saved terminal directories and run commands from PowerToys Command Palette

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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 0.2.4.0

Changed

  • Much smaller Command Palette package: Release MSIX is roughly ~30 MB after trim (down from ~126 MB) by dropping WinForms and stripping unused framework code, so installs and updates download less.
  • Snappier search and list refresh by cutting allocations on hot paths (task search tokens, PATH lookups, display text, health-check parsing).
  • Faster workspace suggestions and home-row enrichment with less redundant work while you browse and launch.
  • Quicker terminal profile icon loading via Windows Terminal fragment discovery, icon resizing, and skip-reparse when fragment files have not changed.
  • Smoother status and branch-picker refresh when drives come back online or a load fails (retryable errors, no stuck duplicate loads).

Fixed

  • Profile icons from Windows Terminal fragments (including relative paths and fragment updates) resolve more reliably.
  • Blank .ico sources are handled without breaking valid PNG icons.
  • Offline or repaired workspace folders re-probe after a short TTL instead of staying stuck until restart.

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherTony Thompson
Version0.2.4.0
Release date2026-07-29
LicenseMIT
Installer typeinno
Architecturex64, arm64
Package IDtonythethompson.QuickShell
RequirementsWindows 10 version 2004 or later
Install scopeCurrent user

Install Quick Shell from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=tonythethompson.QuickShell -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=tonythethompson.QuickShell -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=tonythethompson.QuickShell -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"QuickShell-Setup-0.2.4.0-x64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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Quick Shell version history

0.2.0.0 Jul 3, 2026
  • Discover local git repositories and add them as workspaces
  • Workspaces with unified create/edit form, import, and export
  • Optional companion app and dev-server command on open
  • Terminal launch fixes for WSL/Ubuntu, Nushell, and Intelligent Terminal
  • Default terminal and profile settings now persist correctly
  • PowerToys Run plugin bundled in the installer
  • Refreshed logo, terminal profile icons, and home display settings
0.1.2.1 Jun 19, 2026
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Quick Shell free?

Yes. Quick Shell is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of Quick Shell?

The latest version is 0.2.4.0, released on Jul 29, 2026.

Is it safe to download Quick Shell?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c23d2a0702e3b97eaca3f84721bf3a44197847b7b559142380a4dbdea3a76ea0.

Which Windows versions does Quick Shell support?

Quick Shell requires Windows 10 version 2004 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.

How do I install Quick Shell silently?

Run the offline installer with "QuickShell-Setup-0.2.4.0-x64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=tonythethompson.QuickShell -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Quick Shell?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Quick Shell and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=tonythethompson.QuickShell -e.

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