Microsoft PowerToys v0.101 has been released in stable form following a rapid eight-day preview period, introducing several significant features such as Window Hopper for app-specific window switching and on-device AI integration in Advanced Paste. This version also includes an opt-in compact mode for the Command Palette, formalizes a Stable and Insider channel update split, and enhances various modules with improvements. Notably, Quick Accent and Mouse Jump have transitioned to the WinUI 3 framework, while other utilities like ZoomIt and PowerDisplay have received functional upgrades. The release reflects Microsoft's commitment to integrating local AI capabilities and improving user experience, while also indicating a potential future development of a native OS-level per-app switcher
Microsoft PowerToys v0.101 Stable: On-Device AI, Window Hopper, and WinUI 3 Modernization
Microsoft PowerToys v0.101 has officially landed in stable, capping an unusually fast eight-day preview sprint with a feature-heavy release that clears a long-standing backlog. The update introduces Window Hopper for per-application window switching, integrates Microsoft’s Phi Silica on-device AI directly into Advanced Paste, and adds an opt-in compact mode to Command Palette. Beyond the headline features, the release formalizes a Stable and Insider update channel split, migrates Quick Accent and Mouse Jump to WinUI 3, and rolls out dozens of module-specific improvements across the utility suite. You can download the stable x64 and ARM64 installers directly from the GitHub release page.
