Capacities integration for Windows Command Palette (PowerToys CmdPal)
Search objects, open them, append text, and create new objects without leaving Command Palette.
- Microsoft Store submission accepted for the extension
- The project is moving forward with Store rollout and distribution follow-up
- WinGet and gallery distribution work remain in progress alongside Store availability
You need a Capacities Pro subscription to use this extension.
The extension requires API access to Capacities, which is only available with a Capacities Pro paid plan. Free accounts do not have API access.
# Via WinGet
# Not available yet
winget install VectorRilke.CmdPal-CapacitiesOR
If the extension is not yet available through WinGet on your machine, you can also install it directly from the Microsoft Store https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NSN399G59KM
Manual download from GitHub Releases is also available: https://github.com/vectorrilke/CmdPal-Capacities/releases
- Open Command Palette (PowerToys CmdPal)
- Type the extension alias (default:
cap) - Type at least 3 characters to search your Capacities objects
- Select an object or action
Search, create, and append objects without leaving Command Palette:
- Search-first object lookup from Command Palette
- Results grouped by structure type (List, Page, etc.)
- Smart caching and debouncing for performance
- Transient error fallback behavior
- Open in Capacities App
- Open in Capacities Web
- Append markdown text then open App
- Append markdown text then open Web
- Append text only (without opening)
- Choose structure type
- Enter object name
- Enter markdown content or create blank object
- Post-create behavior: Open App, Open Web, or do nothing
- API token stored securely (outside visible settings)
- Masked token display in UI
- Token validation before operations
- Minimum query length (3 characters)
- Request debouncing
- Response caching
- Rate-limit protection with automatic cooldown
- Graceful error handling
Invoke the extension alias (for example: cap) and type at least 3 characters to search.
Common workflows:
- Search & Open: Search object → choose object → choose action
- Create Object: No query → Create object → enter details
- Set API Token: No query → Set API token
- Create Blank: Choose structure → enter name → press Enter (empty content)
For text entry, use escaped newlines with \n when needed.
The extension focuses on search, open, append, and create workflows for standard objects. Some advanced features like Tasks, Daily Notes, and media objects are not yet fully supported.
Why? The Capacities API is still evolving, and some object types require more stable API affordances. See API_LIMITATIONS.md for detailed reasoning and future plans.
| Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Capacities API Token | Your API token from Capacities | (required) |
| After Create Object | Open App / Open Web / Do nothing | Open App |
For roadmap of future versions, see ROADMAP.md
MIT License - see LICENSE for details
- Built for Windows Command Palette (PowerToys CmdPal)
- Integrates with Capacities workspace platform
- Inspired by PowerToys community extensions
Have feedback? Open an issue or start a discussion! 🚀