Custom URL Opening in PowerToys Run

Description of the new feature / enhancement

I would like to request the implementation of a "Custom URL Opening" feature in PowerToys Run, similar to the "Web Search" feature in Listary. This functionality would allow users to create custom URL shortcuts that dynamically insert queries, enabling quick access to web searches or internal systems.

For example, users could configure:

Keyword: g
Title: Google
URL: http://www.google.com/search?q={query}

Typing "g PowerToys" in PowerToys Run would then open the default browser and search for "PowerToys" on Google (https://www.google.com/search?q=PowerToys).

This feature would allow great customization, enabling users to create shortcuts to various services, websites, and internal systems, enhancing productivity.

Scenario when this would be used?

This feature would be useful in scenarios where users need quick access to specific web searches or internal systems using predefined URLs with dynamic query parameters. For example:

Searching Google or other search engines with a keyword like "g."
Accessing internal issue trackers like Redmine by typing something like "# 123" to open issue #123.
Searching specific resources in shared drives by configuring a keyword like "f" to search a particular folder in Google Drive.

It would be especially beneficial for people working in environments with custom systems or shared resources, allowing them to quickly access these resources without opening the browser and typing the URL manually.

Supporting information

This feature is already available in a similar tool called Listary, under the name "Web Search." It supports dynamic URL queries and is highly customizable. Implementing this in PowerToys Run would make it a more versatile tool, potentially attracting more users who need such flexibility.

Ref: https://www.listary.com/

microsoft / PowerToys