Microsoft's PowerToys suite enhances Windows 11 with over 25 utility modules. However, certain free third-party applications provide comparable or improved functionality.
Auto Dark Mode and Listary
Auto Dark Mode automatically toggles Windows between light and dark modes, offering custom desktop wallpapers for each mode. It's a customizable option surpassing PowerToys' Light Switch.
Listary serves as a swift search and file-launcher tool, incorporating advanced filter options and previews. It stands as a robust alternative to PowerToys’ Command Palette.
QuickLook and Run by FireCube
QuickLook integrates a macOS-style Preview into Windows for seamless file previewing with a spacebar tap, providing a more lightweight alternative to PowerToys' Peek.
Run by FireCube offers a Run-dialog alternative, capable of executing commands with its GlowUI and movable window. It expands functionality with OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 for natural queries.
Windhawk and Community Customization
Windhawk is an open-source Windows customization marketplace, allowing users to modify OS behaviors through community-driven mods. It complements PowerToys by broadening customization capabilities.
