PowerToys Run: Cursor AI Plugin

June 15, 2025 · View on GitHub

GitHub release License: MIT PowerToys

A powerful PowerToys Run plugin that enables quick access to Visual Studio and VSCode workspaces directly in Cursor AI editor.

Open your recent projects, workspaces, and coding environments instantly with PowerToys Run launcher - no more hunting through folders or opening multiple applications to find your work.

🚀 Features

  • 🎯 Quick Project Access: Launch Visual Studio and VSCode workspaces directly in Cursor AI
  • 📁 Recent Workspaces: Access your most recently used projects and folders
  • 🔍 Fast Search: Type to instantly filter through your projects
  • ⚡ Lightning Fast: Integrated with PowerToys Run for optimal performance
  • 🎨 Modern UI: Clean, intuitive interface matching PowerToys design language
  • 🌐 Cross-Platform Projects: Support for local, WSL, SSH, and remote workspaces
  • 🔧 Smart Detection: Automatically detects project types and workspace configurations

📸 Screenshots

Search Quick search through your recent workspaces

Plugin Manager Easy plugin management in PowerToys settings

🎯 Use Cases

  • Rapid Development: Switch between projects without opening multiple editors
  • Workspace Management: Organize and access your coding environments efficiently
  • Remote Development: Quick access to WSL, SSH, and cloud-based workspaces
  • Project Discovery: Find forgotten projects buried in your file system
  • Productivity Boost: Reduce context switching and improve development workflow

📋 Requirements

  • Windows 10/11: Compatible with modern Windows versions
  • PowerToys: Minimum version 0.76.0 or higher
  • Cursor AI: Latest version of Cursor AI editor
  • Visual Studio 2022: For Visual Studio workspace support (optional)
  • VSCode: For VSCode workspace support (optional)

🔧 Installation

Method 1: Manual Installation

  1. Download: Get the latest release for your architecture (x64 or ARM64)
  2. Close PowerToys: Ensure PowerToys is completely closed
  3. Extract: Unzip the archive to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\PowerToys\PowerToys Run\Plugins
  4. Restart: Open PowerToys and the plugin will be automatically loaded

Method 2: Package Manager (Coming Soon)

# Using PowerToys Run Plugin Manager (when available)
ptr add Cursor VictorNoxx/PowerToys-Run-Cursor

🚀 Usage

  1. Activate PowerToys Run: Press Win + R or Alt + Space
  2. Search Projects: Type your project name or workspace
  3. Select & Launch: Choose your project and press Enter
  4. Enjoy: Your project opens directly in Cursor AI

Search Tips

  • Type partial project names for quick filtering
  • Use keywords like "recent", "workspace", or "project"
  • Search by folder names or repository names

⚙️ Configuration

Access plugin settings through:

  1. Open PowerToys Settings
  2. Navigate to "PowerToys Run"
  3. Find "Cursor AI Plugin" in the plugins list
  4. Configure search behavior and display options

🌍 Localization

We support multiple languages to match PowerToys internationalization:

  • English (Default)
  • Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
  • Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean
  • Russian, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian

Contributing Translations

  1. Fork this repository
  2. Open Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Cursor.sln in Visual Studio
  3. Navigate to Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.Cursor\Properties
  4. Update existing .resx files or create new ones (e.g., Resources.it-IT.resx)
  5. Submit a pull request

🙏 Attribution & Inspiration

This plugin is inspired by and built upon the excellent work of:

Special thanks to the PowerToys community and contributors who made this possible.

🛠️ Technical Details

Architecture

  • Plugin Framework: Built on PowerToys Run plugin architecture
  • Detection Method: Uses vswhere.exe for Visual Studio instances
  • Workspace Discovery: Parses configuration files and recent project lists
  • Integration: Direct command-line integration with Cursor AI

Supported Workspace Types

  • Visual Studio Solutions (.sln)
  • VSCode Workspaces (.code-workspace)
  • Folder-based projects
  • Git repositories
  • Remote workspaces (WSL, SSH, Containers)

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Plugin not appearing: Ensure PowerToys is restarted after installation
  • No workspaces found: Check that Visual Studio/VSCode have been used recently
  • Cursor not opening: Verify Cursor AI is installed and in PATH

Debug Information

Enable debug logging in PowerToys settings for detailed troubleshooting information.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Make your changes
  4. Add tests if applicable
  5. Submit a pull request

👥 Contributors

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🏷️ Keywords

powertoys powertoys-run powertoys-plugin cursor-ai visual-studio vscode workspace-manager project-launcher developer-tools productivity windows dotnet csharp plugin-development launcher quick-access development-environment code-editor workspace recent-projects

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