Windows 11 users now have a handy and unique way to use ChatGPT without ever having to open their browsers, thanks to the new plugin included in the latest update of Windows PowerToys. The plugin, developed by Simone Franco, integrates the AI-based application with PowerToys Run, the search launcher for files, folders, and applications.
Simone Franco, the plugin developer, has posted the process through the GitHub page for PowerToys. With this new tool, users can enjoy direct access to the application—a huge boost in convenience. Additionally, this allows users to bypass any form of advertisement from Microsoft Edge, a major issue in modern times.
Microsoft has been known for its aggressive promotion of its Edge browser and the AI application that comes bundled in it. This results in forcing people to use the Microsoft search engine by default and could have people downloading unwanted apps and programs. However, with this plugin, people can bypass these spontaneous downloads and search straight through what they’re looking for.
With an OpenAI account, as well as an OpenAI API key, users can take advantage of the plugin. Matching this simple step with a keyboard shortcut, this new development could be a potential game-changer for Windows 11 users and is activated easily out of the box.
PowerToys is an open-source suite of tools by Microsoft; it has made way for tons of new features such as “paste as plain text”, the mouse crosshair tool that uses shortcut keys, and two new File Explorer add-ons. Through the technology, ChatGPT is now accessible to Windows 11 users.
Microsoft PowerToys is a free and open-source project from Microsoft which automates frequent workplace tasks by helping to extend the operations with an array of new tools. As the project is open source, there are many contributors who help develop useful add-ons for the suite. By providing robust aid, the PowerToys are essential for managing tasks in a fast and convenient way. Simone Franco, the plugin developer, is one of these contributors and they have helped make chatbot technology even more accessible and convenient.
