NewCopilotKey

Overview

NewCopilotKey.exe is a customizable tool that you can trigger with a personalized shortcut to automate tasks in various applications. In this example, the tool is set up to bring Chrome into focus and switch to the second tab by sending the Alt + 2 key combination. The tool can be personalized to fit your needs and tasks.

Example Use Case: Chrome

• Trigger: Press Win + Shift + F23 (set as the Copilot key).
• Action: Brings Chrome into focus and simulates pressing Alt + 2 to switch to the second tab.

Setup Process

1. Install PowerToys

To remap the Copilot key (Win + Shift + F23) for NewCopilotKey.exe, follow these steps using PowerToys:

• Download and install PowerToys from GitHub.
• Open Keyboard Manager in PowerToys.
• Remap Win + Shift + F23 (or your chosen key combination) to run NewCopilotKey.exe.

2. Remap the Copilot Key in PowerToys

• Open PowerToys and go to Keyboard Manager.
• Add a new shortcut:
  • Shortcut: Set it to Win + Shift + F23 (or any custom key combination you prefer).
  • Action: Set this shortcut to execute NewCopilotKey.exe.

Now, when you press the Copilot key (Win + Shift + F23), the tool will bring Chrome into focus and perform the desired action (e.g., switch tabs).

How to Use NewCopilotKey.exe

After setting up the shortcut:

• Press the Copilot key (Win + Shift + F23).
• NewCopilotKey.exe will run, bringing Chrome into focus and performing actions like switching tabs.

Customizing for Other Applications

You can easily modify the script to work with other applications or key combinations. Update the script and repackage it as an EXE if necessary.

Packaging the Script to EXE

If you want to convert the PowerShell script (NewCopilotKey.ps1) to an EXE, follow these steps:

1. Install PS2EXE: Run the following command in PowerShell:

   Install-Module ps2exe -Scope CurrentUser

2. Convert the Script: Navigate to your script folder and run:

   ps2exe .\NewCopilotKey.ps1 .\NewCopilotKey.exe

3. Run the EXE: Execute NewCopilotKey.exe directly, or use a custom shortcut to trigger it.

Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (for PowerToys and remapping shortcuts).
• PowerToys (for remapping the Copilot key).

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.