The latest PowerToys update introduces major improvements to the Command Palette, fixing over 99 issues, reducing memory usage by approximately 15%, speeding up load times by around 40%, and shrinking the installation size by about 55% through AOT compilation, along with UI and accessibility enhancements.

A new search feature allows users to find and install updates with a single click, streamlining the update process.

Vietnamese language support has been added to Quick Accent, expanding multilingual accessibility for vowels and the letter 'd'.

The Settings dashboard has been completely redesigned with a modern, card-based layout, clearer descriptions, improved formatting, and deep link support for quick navigation.

The Peek feature now offers instant previews and embedded thumbnails for Binary G-code files used in 3D printing, including support for the .bgcode format, aiding quick model inspection.

A new spotlight highlight mode for mouse utilities dims the screen and emphasizes the cursor, enhancing presentation capabilities.

Development updates include upgrading to .NET 9.0.8, improving spell check, replacing NuGet feeds, optimizing CI/testing pipelines with perceptual hash technology, and creating comprehensive UI test suites for increased reliability.

Documentation has been expanded to include detailed developer instructions for the Command Palette, new community plugins, and corrected SDK links, fostering community engagement.

Download options now support various system architectures, including x64 and ARM64, with choices for system-wide or user installations.

Command Palette extensions now feature fallback command control, improved app indexing, new shortcuts, and enhanced search accuracy, especially in handling spaces in numbers and streamlining workflows.

PowerToys version 0.93 has been released with a modernized, clearer user interface, simplified navigation, and significant updates including bug fixes and performance improvements.

The update addresses nearly 100 issues related to the command palette, enhancing features like clipboard history, context menu shortcuts, pinned apps, and run component history.