Quick Shell

Support

Get Quick Shell: Quick Shell for CmdPal in the Microsoft Store (Store ID: 9PC8S6LNRT3R) — or see Install for WinGet and GitHub releases.

Common issues

Extension doesn’t appear after installation

  1. Open PowerToys Command Palette (press Win + Alt + Space)
  2. Search for and run Reload Command Palette Extension
  3. Confirm Command Palette is enabled in PowerToys settings (Settings → Command Palette → toggle on)
  4. Try again, and restart PowerToys if needed

Shortcuts disappeared after an update

A backup is automatically created:

  1. Open File Explorer and paste this path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\QuickShell\
  2. Look for shortcuts.json.bak — this is your backup
  3. Contact us for help restoring it

Terminal list is empty or outdated

In Quick Shell, open settings and click Refresh terminal list. This detects newly installed terminals.

Duplicate Quick Shell in Windows Settings → Apps

You have multiple installations (Store + WinGet, or multiple local versions). Uninstall all but one:

  1. Open Settings → Apps → Installed apps
  2. Search for “Quick Shell” or “Quick Shell for CmdPal”
  3. Click the ⋮ menu and select Uninstall
  4. Keep only one installation method (recommend: Microsoft Store)

Command not running when folder opens

  • Check that the command field is filled correctly
  • Make sure the command works when you type it manually in the terminal
  • Some commands need the terminal to wait — test with pause or Read-Host at the end
  • For scripts, use the full path: C:\scripts\build.bat instead of just build.bat

Report a bug or request a feature

GitHub Issues (fastest response)

  1. Visit github.com/tonythethompson/QuickShell/issues
  2. Check existing issues first to avoid duplicates
  3. Click New issue

For a bug report, include:

  • What you expected: What should happen?
  • What happened: What actually occurred?
  • How to reproduce: Step-by-step instructions
  • Your system:
    • Windows version (e.g., Windows 11 23H2)
    • PowerToys version (from PowerToys settings)
    • Quick Shell version (check in App Settings → Apps)
    • How you installed it (Microsoft Store, WinGet, or GitHub release)
  • Error messages: Copy any error text or screenshots

For a feature request:

  • Describe the problem you’re trying to solve
  • Explain how the feature would help you
  • Tell us if you’d be willing to test a preview version

Email support

For private questions not suited for GitHub:

tonythethompson@hotmail.com

Please include:

  • Windows version
  • PowerToys version
  • Quick Shell version
  • What you’re experiencing

Privacy

Quick Shell stores zero data in the cloud. All workspaces and settings stay on your PC.

See the full Privacy policy for details on what Quick Shell collects (spoiler: nothing).

Have privacy questions? Email tonythethompson@hotmail.com.