Microsoft has released PowerToys Preview v0.101.2293.0, which adds new Command Palette entries for triggering Windows Update reboots directly from the search menu, only appearing when a restart is needed. This release also introduces an AI-assisted release workflow that automates the conversion of Azure DevOps candidates into GitHub draft prereleases, while still requiring human approval. Additionally, the update includes improvements like a Color Picker refresh rate fix, stricter Image Resizer CLI validation, and a solution to prevent ZoomIt deadlocks. Overall, these updates enhance user experience and streamline development processes, making PowerToys a valuable utility for Windows users

PowerToys Preview 0.101.2293.0 Adds CmdPal Reboot Commands and an AI Release Agent

Microsoft has released PowerToys Preview v0.101.2293.0, which introduces two conditional Command Palette entries that let you trigger Windows Update reboots directly from the search menu. The new commands only appear when a pending restart is required, routing through the existing confirmation pipeline with careful privilege handling to avoid disrupting the user experience. Beyond the feature additions, the build ships the project's first autonomous AI-assisted release workflow, automating the conversion of Azure DevOps candidates into validated GitHub draft prereleases while keeping human approval in the loop. The preview also includes a Color Picker refresh rate fix, stricter Image Resizer CLI validation, and a ZoomIt deadlock prevention, available now as per-user and machine-wide installers for x64 and ARM64.

PowerToys Preview 0.101.2293.0 Adds CmdPal Reboot Commands and an AI Release Agent @ NT Compatible