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# PowerToys Run: Add Cursor AI Plugin to Third-Party Plugins List

## Summary of the Pull Request

This PR adds the "Open With Cursor" plugin to the `thirdPartyRunPlugins.md` documentation. The plugin enables users to quickly open Visual Studio and VS Code recent workspaces directly in Cursor AI editor through PowerToys Run launcher.

The plugin provides:
- Quick access to recent VS/VSCode workspaces
- Integration with Cursor AI editor
- PowerToys Run launcher compatibility
- Support for various workspace types (local, WSL, SSH, remote)

## PR Checklist

- [ ] **Closes:** N/A (Documentation update)
- [x] **Communication:** This is a documentation update to list an existing third-party plugin
- [ ] **Tests:** N/A (Documentation change only)
- [ ] **Localization:** N/A (English documentation only)
- [x] **Dev docs:** Updated thirdPartyRunPlugins.md with new plugin entry
- [ ] **New binaries:** N/A (Third-party plugin, not included in PowerToys distribution)
- [ ] **Documentation updated:** This PR updates the documentation

## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
```

**Added entry to thirdPartyRunPlugins.md:**

| [Open With
Cursor](https://github.com/VictorNoxx/PowerToys-Run-Cursor/) |
[VictorNoxx](https://github.com/VictorNoxx) | Open Visual Studio, VS
Code recents with Cursor AI |


**Plugin Details:**
- **Repository:** https://github.com/VictorNoxx/PowerToys-Run-Cursor/
- **Author:** [@VictorNoxx](https://github.com/VictorNoxx)
- **License:** MIT
- **Functionality:** Integrates with PowerToys Run to open recent Visual
Studio and VS Code workspaces directly in Cursor AI editor
- **Inspiration:** Based on the community request from [Issue
#3547](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/3547) and inspired
by [@davidegiacometti's Visual Studio
plugin](https://github.com/davidegiacometti/PowerToys-Run-VisualStudio)

**Technical Implementation:**
- Uses `vswhere.exe` for Visual Studio instance detection
- Parses workspace configuration files and recent project lists
- Direct command-line integration with Cursor AI
- Supports multiple workspace types and remote development scenarios

This plugin fills a gap for developers using Cursor AI who want quick
access to their recent projects without manually navigating through
folders or opening multiple applications.

## Validation Steps Performed

- [x] Verified the plugin repository exists and is publicly accessible
- [x] Confirmed the plugin has proper documentation and README
- [x] Tested the markdown formatting in the documentation
- [x] Verified all links are working correctly
- [x] Confirmed the plugin description accurately reflects functionality
- [x] Checked that the entry follows the same format as other entries in
the list
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# Third-Party plugins for PowerToy Run
This is a collection of third-party plugins for PowerToys Run created by the community.
## Installing and upgrading third-party PowerToys Run plugins
The recommended path for the plugins is `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\PowerToys\PowerToys Run\Plugins`.
1. Close PowerToys.
1. Copy the plugin folder to `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\PowerToys\PowerToys Run\Plugins`.
1. If you're upgrading a plugin, delete the previous version.
1. Open PowerToys.
Refer to plugin instruction for more details.
## Disclaimer
The following plugins are created and maintained by third-party and not officially supported or recognized by Microsoft. Users install and use these plugins at their own risk, and Microsoft takes no responsibility for their functionality or any potential issues they may cause.
## Support
Contact the developers of a plugin directly for assistance with a specific plugin.
## General plugins
| Plugin | Author | Description |
| ------ | ------ | ----------- |
| [BrowserSearch](https://github.com/TBM13/BrowserSearch) | [TBM13](https://github.com/TBM13) | Search your browser history |
| [GitHub Emoji](https://github.com/hlaueriksson/GEmojiSharp) | [hlaueriksson](https://github.com/hlaueriksson) | Search GitHub Emoji |
| [PowerTranslator](https://github.com/N0I0C0K/PowerTranslator) | [N0I0C0K](https://github.com/N0I0C0K) | Text translator based on Youdao |
| [Quick Lookup](https://github.com/GTGalaxi/quick-lookup-ptrun) | [gtgalaxi](https://github.com/GTGalaxi) | Search across multiple cyber security tools |
| [Input Typer](https://github.com/CoreyHayward/PowerToys-Run-InputTyper) | [CoreyHayward](https://github.com/CoreyHayward) | Type the input as if sent from a keyboard |
| [Clipboard Manager](https://github.com/CoreyHayward/PowerToys-Run-ClipboardManager) | [CoreyHayward](https://github.com/CoreyHayward) | Search and paste text from your clipboard history |
| [Currency Converter](https://github.com/Advaith3600/PowerToys-Run-Currency-Converter) | [advaith3600](https://github.com/advaith3600) | Convert real and crypto currencies |
| [FastWeb](https://github.com/CCcat8059/FastWeb) | [CCcat](https://github.com/CCcat8059) | Open website in browser |
| [WebSearchShortcut](https://github.com/Daydreamer-riri/PowerToys-Run-WebSearchShortcut) | [Riri](https://github.com/Daydreamer-riri) | Select a specific search engine to perform searches. |
| [UnicodeInput](https://github.com/nathancartlidge/powertoys-run-unicode) | [nathancartlidge](https://github.com/nathancartlidge) | Copy Unicode characters to the clipboard |
| [PowerHexInspector](https://github.com/NaroZeol/PowerHexInspector) | [NaroZeol](https://github.com/NaroZeol) | Peek other forms of an input number |
| [GitHubRepo](https://github.com/8LWXpg/PowerToysRun-GitHubRepo) | [8LWXpg](https://github.com/8LWXpg) | Search and open GitHub repositories |
| [ProcessKiller](https://github.com/8LWXpg/PowerToysRun-ProcessKiller) | [8LWXpg](https://github.com/8LWXpg) | Search and kill processes |
| [ChatGPT](https://github.com/ferraridavide/ChatGPTPowerToys) | [ferraridavide](https://github.com/ferraridavide) | Ask a question to ChatGPT |
| [CanIUse](https://github.com/skttl/ptrun-caniuse) | [skttl](https://github.com/skttl) | Look up browser feature support with caniuse.com |
| [TailwindCSS](https://github.com/skttl/ptrun-tailwindcss) | [skttl](https://github.com/skttl) | Search the documentation of TailwindCSS |
| [HttpStatusCodes](https://github.com/grzhan/HttpStatusCodePowerToys) | [grzhan](https://github.com/grzhan) | Search for http status codes |
| [SVGL](https://github.com/Sameerjs6/powertoys-svgl) | [SameerJS6](https://github.com/SameerJS6) | Search, Browse and copy SVG logos from SVGL. |
| [QuickNotes](https://github.com/ruslanlap/CommunityPowerToysRunPlugin-QuickNotes) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Create, manage, and search notes directly from PowerToys Run. |
| [Weather](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Weather) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Get real-time weather information directly from PowerToys Run. |
| [Pomodoro](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Pomodoro) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Manage Pomodoro productivity sessions directly from PowerToys Run. |
| [Definition](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Definition) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Lookup word definitions, phonetics, and synonyms directly in PowerToys Run. |
| [Hotkeys](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-Hotkeys) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | Create, manage, and trigger custom keyboard shortcuts directly from PowerToys Run. |
| [RandomGen](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-RandomGen) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | 🎲 Generate random data instantly with a single keystroke. Perfect for developers, testers, designers, and anyone who needs quick access to random data. Features include secure passwords, PINs, names, business data, dates, numbers, GUIDs, color codes, and more. Especially useful for designers who need random color codes and placeholder content. |
| [Open With Cursor](https://github.com/VictorNoxx/PowerToys-Run-Cursor/) | [VictorNoxx](https://github.com/VictorNoxx) | Open Visual Studio, VS Code recents with Cursor AI |
## Extending software plugins
Below are community created plugins that target a website or software. They are created and maintained by a third-party and not officially supported or recognized by the website or software they extend.
| Plugin | Author | Description |
| ------ | ------ | ----------- |
| [Edge Favorite](https://github.com/davidegiacometti/PowerToys-Run-EdgeFavorite) | [davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti) | Open Microsoft Edge favorites |
| [Edge Workspaces](https://github.com/quachpas/PowerToys-Run-EdgeWorkspaces) | [quachpas](https://github.com/quachpas) | Open Microsoft Edge workspaces|
| [Everything](https://github.com/lin-ycv/EverythingPowerToys) | [Yu Chieh (Victor) Lin](https://github.com/Lin-ycv) | Get search results from Everything |
| [GitKraken](https://github.com/davidegiacometti/PowerToys-Run-GitKraken) | [davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti) | Open GitKraken repositories |
| [RDP](https://github.com/anthony81799/PowerToysRun-RDP) | [anthony81799](https://github.com/anthony81799) | Open Remote Desktop connections |
| [Visual Studio Recents](https://github.com/davidegiacometti/PowerToys-Run-VisualStudio) | [davidegiacometti](https://github.com/davidegiacometti) | Open Visual Studio recents |
| [WinGet](https://github.com/bostrot/PowerToysRunPluginWinget) | [bostrot](https://github.com/bostrot) | Search and install packages from WinGet |
| [Scoop](https://github.com/Quriz/PowerToysRunScoop) | [Quriz](https://github.com/Quriz) | Search and install packages from Scoop |
| [Spotify](https://github.com/waaverecords/PowerToys-Run-Spotify) | [waaverecords](https://github.com/waaverecords) | Search Spotify and control its player |
| [PowerSearch for 1Password](https://github.com/KairuDeibisu/PowerToysRunPlugin1Password) | [KairuDeibisu](https://github.com/KairuDeibisu) | An unofficial plugin for searching 1Password for usernames and passwords |
| [HackMD](https://github.com/8LWXpg/PowerToysRun-HackMD) | [8LWXpg](https://github.com/8LWXpg) | Open HackMD notes |
| [SSH](https://github.com/8LWXpg/PowerToysRun-SSH) | [8LWXpg](https://github.com/8LWXpg) | Connect to ssh clients |
| [Bilibili](https://github.com/Whuihuan/PowerToysRun-Bilibili) | [Whuihuan](https://github.com/Whuihuan) | Use AVID or BVID to parse and jump to Bilibili |
| [YubicoOauthOTP](https://github.com/dlnilsson/Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.YubicoOauthOTP) | [dlnilsson](https://github.com/dlnilsson) | Display generated codes from OATH accounts stored on the YubiKey in powerToys Run |
| [Firefox Bookmark](https://github.com/8LWXpg/PowerToysRun-FirefoxBookmark) | [8LWXpg](https://github.com/8LWXpg) | Open bookmarks in Firefox based browser |
| [Linear](https://github.com/vednig/powertoys-linear) | [vednig](https://github.com/vednig) | Create Linear Issues directly from Powertoys Run |
| [SpeedTest](https://github.com/ruslanlap/PowerToysRun-SpeedTest) | [ruslanlap](https://github.com/ruslanlap) | One-command internet speed tests with real-time results, modern UI, and shareable links. |
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