# PowerToys

Published articles for PowerToys.

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## PowerToys Advanced Paste supports plain text, Markdown, JSON, and file pasting

DevFeed: [PowerToys Advanced Paste supports plain text, Markdown, JSON, and file pasting](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/supercharge-your-clipboard-with-powertoys-advanced-paste-37544.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://deanhume.com/powertoys-advanced-paste-clipboard-supercharged/>)

Author: Dean Hume

Published: 2026-04-28T16:15:22Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Dean Hume](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/dean-hume.md>)

Topics: [Microsoft PowerToys](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/powertoys.md>), [JSON](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/json.md>), [Markdown](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/markdown.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>)

Tags: [json](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/json.md>), [markdown](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/markdown.md>), [powertoys](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/powertoys.md>), [technical-program-manager](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/technical-program-manager.md>), [text](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/text.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains how PowerToys Advanced Paste can transform clipboard content into plain text, Markdown, JSON, or a file. It presents the tool as a way to reduce formatting cleanup and convert content between formats.

### Source excerpt

PowerToys Advanced Paste transforms your clipboard - paste as plain text, Markdown, JSON, extract text from images, and reformat content with AI.

## How I Use PowerToys Workspaces to Switch Contexts in Two Clicks 🫰

DevFeed: [How I Use PowerToys Workspaces to Switch Contexts in Two Clicks 🫰](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-i-use-powertoys-workspaces-to-switch-contexts-in-two-clicks-37541.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://deanhume.com/how-i-use-powertoys-workspaces-to-switch-contexts-in-two-clicks/>)

Author: Dean Hume

Published: 2026-03-12T14:32:13Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Dean Hume](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/dean-hume.md>)

Topics: [Microsoft PowerToys](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/powertoys.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>), [Utility Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/utility.md>), [Command-line interface](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cli.md>), [vs-code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vs-code.md>), [Edge](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/edge.md>), [Terminal](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/terminal.md>)

Tags: [cli](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cli.md>), [command-line](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/command-line.md>), [desktop](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/desktop.md>), [edge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge.md>), [powertoys](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/powertoys.md>), [technical-program-manager](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/technical-program-manager.md>), [terminal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/terminal.md>), [vs-code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vs-code.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>), [writing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/writing.md>)

### AI overview

A practical guide to using Microsoft PowerToys Workspaces to save Windows app layouts and launch configured desktop setups quickly. It explains workspace creation, desktop shortcuts, and command-line arguments for apps such as VS Code and Edge.

### Source excerpt

Tired of arranging windows every morning? PowerToys Workspaces launches your ideal Windows desktop management setup with two clicks 🫰.

## Creating custom PowerToys Run plugins

DevFeed: [Creating custom PowerToys Run plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/creating-custom-powertoys-run-plugins-20777.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://conductofcode.io/post/creating-custom-powertoys-run-plugins/>)

Author: {"twitter"=\>"hlaueriksson"}

Published: 2024-02-13T22:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Henrik Lau Eriksson](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/henrik-lau-eriksson.md>)

Topics: [Microsoft PowerToys](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/powertoys.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [Visual Studio](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/visual-studio.md>), [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>), [WPF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/wpf.md>), [NuGet](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nuget.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [c-sharp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/c-sharp.md>), [github](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/github.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [net](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/net.md>), [nuget](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nuget.md>), [nuget-package](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nuget-package.md>), [plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/plugins.md>), [powertoys](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/powertoys.md>), [run](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/run.md>), [visual-studio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/visual-studio.md>)

### AI overview

A step-by-step guide to creating community plugins for PowerToys Run, covering project setup, Visual Studio, WPF dependencies, metadata, and NuGet packages.

### Source excerpt

A step by step guide on how to create community plugins for PowerToys Run

## Microsoft PowerToys Tutorial: Using and Customizing Windows Utilities

DevFeed: [Microsoft PowerToys Tutorial: Using and Customizing Windows Utilities](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/use-windows-like-a-pro-powertoys-tutorial-10712.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/windows-powertoys/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2023-08-20T13:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Microsoft PowerToys](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/powertoys.md>), [Windows](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/windows.md>), [Tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tutorial.md>), [Utility Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/utility.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [apps](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apps.md>), [features](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/features.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [powertoys](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/powertoys.md>), [productivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/productivity.md>), [shortcuts](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/shortcuts.md>), [tools](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tools.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>), [utilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/utilities.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

### AI overview

A video tutorial introduces Microsoft PowerToys, an open-source suite of Windows utilities and apps. It explains installation and customization, then demonstrates features such as Always On Top and Awake for improving productivity.

### Source excerpt

Today we're going to maximize your Productivity on Windows with Microsoft PowerToys. I'll show you step-by-step how you can use, customize, and be more efficient when using Microsoft PowerToys. 📺 Watch Video What are PowerToys for Windows? PowerToys is a set of utilities and apps that help you enhance the functionality of Windows and maximize your productivity. These tools provide a range ...