Microsoft released PowerToys Preview v0.101.2373.0 on August 26, 2026, shortly after the stable v0.101 build, indicating a return to active development. This preview adds command-line shims for utilities like FancyZones and Image Resizer, enabling scriptable automation and system administration tasks. The update also includes improvements such as enhanced installer reliability and better Keyboard Manager performance across restarts. Looking ahead, the v0.102 roadmap aims for continued modernization, tabbed navigation for Command Palette, and support for JavaScript and TypeScript extensions

Microsoft PowerToys v0.101.2373.0 Preview Adds CLI Shims and 0.102 Roadmap

Microsoft released PowerToys Preview v0.101.2373.0 on August 26, 2026, just one day after the v0.101 stable build, signaling the restart of active development on the main branch. The new preview introduces PATH-visible command-line shims for FancyZones, Image Resizer, File Locksmith, and PowerDisplay, making the utilities fully scriptable for automation and system administration. Additional patches improve installer reliability by closing running utilities before upgrades, fix Keyboard Manager persistence across restarts, and add a Claude Desktop manifest for Shortcut Guide lookups. As the team shifts focus toward v0.102, users can expect continued WinUI 3 modernization, tabbed Command Palette navigation, and native JavaScript and TypeScript extension support.

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