[PR #2193] Add a spec for the Command Palette #24848

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opened 2026-01-31 09:05:43 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/2193

State: closed
Merged: Yes


Summary of the Pull Request

This spec covers the addition of a "command palette" to the Windows Terminal. The Command Palette is a GUI that the user can activate to search for and execute commands. Beneficially, the command palette allows the user to execute commands even if they aren't bound to a keybinding.

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Initial post that inspired this spec: #2046
Keybindings args: #1349
Cascading User & Default Settings: #754
Untie "active control" from "currently XAML-focused control" #1205

PR Checklist

  • Specs#2046
  • CLA signed. If not, go over here and sign the CLA
  • [N/A] Tests added/passed
  • This literally is documenation
  • I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx

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**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/2193 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request This spec covers the addition of a "command palette" to the Windows Terminal. The Command Palette is a GUI that the user can activate to search for and execute commands. Beneficially, the command palette allows the user to execute commands _even if they aren't bound to a keybinding_. <!-- Other than the issue solved, is this relevant to any other issues/existing PRs? --> ## References Initial post that inspired this spec: #[2046](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/2046) Keybindings args: #[1349](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/1349) Cascading User & Default Settings: #[754](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/754) Untie "active control" from "currently XAML-focused control" #[1205](https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/1205) <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist * [x] Specs#2046 * [x] CLA signed. If not, go over [here](https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com/microsoft/Terminal) and sign the CLA * [N/A] Tests added/passed * [x] This literally is documenation * [x] I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments read-the-spec.jpg <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed * [ ] Spell checked
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Reference: starred/terminal#24848