PowerToys finally has a launcher that's just as good as Wox or Flow
Microsoft's PowerToys has updated its launcher feature, rebranded as Command Palette, significantly improving its functionality to match third-party alternatives like Wox and Flow Launcher. The revamped tool now offers enhanced search performance, better extension support, and greater customization options. These upgrades have made Command Palette a competitive and integral part of many users' productivity workflows on Windows.
- ▪PowerToys Run has been rebranded and upgraded to Command Palette with a redesigned interface and expanded capabilities.
- ▪Command Palette now offers improved search performance, better extension support, and increased customization compared to its earlier version.
- ▪The updated launcher is considered on par with popular third-party tools like Flow Launcher and Wox.
- ▪Microsoft releases regular updates to PowerToys, enhancing its utility for advanced Windows users.
- ▪The article was published on XDA Developers on May 1, 2026, by author Abhishek Kumar Mishra.
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