Integration of useful insights

[TS800MV]

Description of the new feature / enhancement

The enhancement aims to integrate online search capabilities directly into the PowerToys Run interface (activated by Alt+Space). Instead of simply searching local files and applications, PowerToys Run would be able to process and display information from online sources, such as definitions, quick facts, or summaries, right within its small display area. This eliminates the need to open a web browser for simple information lookups.

Scenario when this would be used?

Example:
Scenario: A user wants a quick definition of the word "photosynthesis."
Current Behavior (Without the Feature):

User presses Alt+Space.
User types "photosynthesis."
PowerToys Run shows local files, applications containing the word and link to a web browser.
User must open a web browser and search for "photosynthesis definition."

Enhanced Behavior (With the Feature):
User presses Alt+Space.
User types "photosynthesis."
PowerToys Run, after a brief moment, displays the following within its interface:
Photosynthesis: Process used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

Or a slightly more detailed version:
Photosynthesis: Process by which plants and some other organisms convert light energy, typically from the sun, into chemical energy (sugars).

In the settings you could integrate a switch to give the user the choice if the detailed or non-detailed version is preferred.

Another Example:
Scenario: User wants to know the current weather in London.

Enhanced Behavior:
User presses Alt+Space.
User types "weather London."
PowerToys Run displays:
London: 15°C, Partly Cloudy.

Or more detailed:
London: 15°C, Partly Cloudy, Wind: 10 km/h, Humidity: 60%.
Key Points in the Examples:

The information is displayed directly within the PowerToys Run window.
The information is concise and relevant to the user's query.
The need to open a web browser is eliminated.
The information is plain text for easy and fast reading.

Supporting information

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[crutkas]

/dup #3200

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists on this Issue Tracker. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread. Thanks for your report!