Microsoft recently released two PowerToys Preview builds, with the notable v0.101.2522.0 featuring a full migration of the Text Extractor to WinUI 3 and improvements to the Command Palette. The earlier v0.101.2512.0 build focused on hardening the application, fixing a longstanding keyboard regression in the Command Palette, and expanding the installer process to prevent update failures. The migration to WinUI 3 enhances the Text Extractor's performance, while improvements to the Command Palette ensure quicker responsiveness and better functionality. Additionally, Microsoft has increased its investment in continuous integration testing, resulting in more automated coverage for several features, indicating a commitment to a more stable preview pipeline
PowerToys Preview 0.101.2522.0 Migrates Text Extractor to WinUI 3, Expands Command Palette Fixes
Microsoft released two PowerToys Preview builds in 48 hours, headlined by a full WinUI 3 migration for Text Extractor in the September 10 v0.101.2522.0 release. The preceding hardening build resolved a six-month-old Command Palette keyboard regression and expanded the installer process termination list to prevent silent update failures. Command Palette responsiveness improved through prioritized list initialization, while Window Hopper's overlay visuals were restored to match the original dark card design. Expanded end-to-end testing for Environment Variables, Crop And Lock, and Workspaces signals a faster development cadence backed by deeper CI investment.
