Quick Shell for Run

by Tony Thompsonv0.2.4.0

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

PowerToys Run plugin to open saved workspaces from Quick Shell

Install with winget

$ winget install --id tonythethompson.QuickShellforRun --exact --version 0.2.4.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Quick Shell for Run

Quick Shell for Run uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

QuickShellforRun-Setup-0.2.4.0-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

See the full silent install reference for Quick Shell for Run →

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About

Quick Shell for Run installs only the PowerToys Run plugin (qs command).

Save project folders and launch them in Windows Terminal or other shells

without installing the full Command Palette extension.

Requires PowerToys with Run enabled. Restart PowerToys after install.

Installers · v0.2.4.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Quick Shell for Run.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Quick Shell for Run on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id tonythethompson.QuickShellforRun --exact --version 0.2.4.0. winget downloads the installer from Tony Thompson and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Quick Shell for Run silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id tonythethompson.QuickShellforRun --exact 0.2.4.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Quick Shell for Run?

Quick Shell for Run uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: QuickShellforRun-Setup-0.2.4.0-x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-.

How do I uninstall Quick Shell for Run via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id tonythethompson.QuickShellforRun --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Quick Shell for Run's Apps & Features entry.

Is Quick Shell for Run free?

Quick Shell for Run is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/tonythethompson/QuickShell) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Quick Shell for Run work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Quick Shell for Run directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Quick Shell for Run up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id tonythethompson.QuickShellforRun --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Quick Shell for Run from microsoft/winget-pkgs.