SnapSet

A lightweight Windows 11 command-line launcher for fast, direct access to settings, system tools, and control panels. One short command. No navigation. No clicks.

A project by Technified World.

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Contents

• Why SnapSet?
• Requirements
• Setup
• Usage
• Commands
• Tips
• Known Limitations
• Compatibility
• Roadmap
• Contributing
• Changelog
• License

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Why SnapSet?

Windows 11 buries frequently used settings behind layers of clicks. Finding VPN settings, changing display scale, opening Services, or reaching adapter properties means opening Settings or Control Panel, picking the right category, and hunting for the correct page every time.

SnapSet removes that friction. One short command opens the exact settings page, system tool, or control panel entry you need, instantly, from Command Prompt, PowerShell, Windows Terminal, the Run dialog (Win + R), or a shortcut.

Without SnapSet	With SnapSet
Settings > Network & Internet > VPN	snapset vp
Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Hotspot	snapset h
Control Panel > Network Connections > Adapter Properties	snapset ad
System Properties > Environment Variables	snapset ev
Settings > System > Display	snapset ds
Settings > System > Power & sleep	snapset pw
Settings > Windows Update	snapset wu
Settings > System > Sound	snapset sn
Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security	snapset fw
Settings > Apps > Installed apps	snapset ap
Settings > Personalization > Taskbar	snapset tb
Settings > Time & Language > Date & time	snapset dt
Settings > System > Notifications	snapset no
Settings > System > Remote Desktop	snapset rd
Settings > System > Clipboard	snapset cb
Settings > Privacy & Security > Find My Device	snapset fd

No installation. No dependencies. A single .bat file.

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Requirements

Requirement	Detail
Windows version	Windows 11, build 22000 or later. Tested on build 26100, 25H2.
Shell	Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal
Dependencies	None. No Python, Node.js, or package managers.
Privileges	Standard user for Settings launches. Elevation required for Services (sv) and Firewall rule changes (fw).

Some commands require specific hardware or conditions. See Known Limitations.

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Setup

These steps assume you have already cloned or downloaded the SnapSet repository to your computer.

Inside the repository, the launcher script is located at:

scripts\snapset.bat

You will copy that file from your local repository folder into a permanent tools folder such as C:\wintools, then add that folder to your PATH.

Step 1, choose a tools folder

Decide where you want to keep snapset.bat. A short permanent tools folder is recommended, for example:

• C:\wintools
• C:\tools
• %USERPROFILE%\tools

If the folder does not already exist, create it first.

Step 2, create the folder if needed

Option A, PowerShell

Create C:\wintools:

New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path C:\wintools -Force

Option B, Windows Explorer

1. Open File Explorer
2. Go to C:\
3. Right-click > New > Folder
4. Name it wintools

Step 3, copy SnapSet from your local repository

Copy scripts\snapset.bat from the SnapSet repository folder on your machine into the tools folder you chose.

Example

If your local repository folder is:

C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\snapset-cli

then the source file is:

C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\snapset-cli\scripts\snapset.bat

and a typical destination would be:

C:\wintools\snapset.bat

Option A, Command Prompt

copy <path-to-your-repo>\scripts\snapset.bat C:\wintools\snapset.bat

Example:

copy C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\snapset-cli\scripts\snapset.bat C:\wintools\snapset.bat

Option B, PowerShell

Copy-Item <path-to-your-repo>\scripts\snapset.bat C:\wintools\snapset.bat -Force

Example:

Copy-Item C:\Users\YourName\Downloads\snapset-cli\scripts\snapset.bat C:\wintools\snapset.bat -Force

Option C, Windows Explorer

1. Open your local SnapSet repository folder
2. Open the scripts subfolder
3. Copy snapset.bat
4. Paste it into your chosen tools folder, for example C:\wintools

Step 4, add the folder to PATH

You must add the folder itself, not the .bat file, to your PATH environment variable.

Option A, PowerShell, current user

This adds the folder to your user PATH so snapset works in new terminals for your account only.

$toolsPath = 'C:\wintools'
$currentPath = [Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable('Path', 'User')

if ($currentPath -notlike "*$toolsPath*") {
    [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable(
        'Path',
        $currentPath + ';' + $toolsPath,
        'User'
    )
}

Option B, PowerShell, all users

Run PowerShell as Administrator if you want SnapSet available system-wide.

$toolsPath = 'C:\wintools'
$currentPath = [Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable('Path', 'Machine')

if ($currentPath -notlike "*$toolsPath*") {
    [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable(
        'Path',
        $currentPath + ';' + $toolsPath,
        'Machine'
    )
}

Option C, manually through Windows

1. Open Start and search for environment variables
2. Select Edit the system environment variables
3. Click Environment Variables
4. Under User variables or System variables, select Path
5. Click Edit
6. Click New
7. Add your folder path, for example C:\wintools
8. Click OK to close all windows

Step 5, open a new terminal and verify

Close any open terminal windows, then open a new Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal window and run:

snapset

You can also verify the help and version flags directly:

snapset --help
snapset --version

If the help screen appears and the version prints correctly, the PATH setup is complete.

Alternative, run without PATH

If you do not want to add SnapSet to PATH, you can still run it directly by full path:

C:\wintools\snapset.bat wifi

Run dialog support

Once the folder is in PATH, you can also press Win + R and run:

snapset <command>

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Usage

snapset <command>

Run snapset with no arguments to display the full command reference.

Help and version

snapset --help
snapset -h
snapset --version
snapset -v

Examples

:: Open Network & Internet
snapset n
snapset network

:: Open Mobile Hotspot
snapset h
snapset hotspot

:: Open Wi-Fi settings
snapset wi
snapset wifi

:: Open VPN settings
snapset vp
snapset vpn

:: Open Display settings
snapset ds
snapset display

:: Open classic adapter panel (DNS config)
snapset ad
snapset adapters

:: Open Environment Variables
snapset ev
snapset envars

:: Open startup apps
snapset su
snapset startup

Both the short and long form of every command produce the same result. Short forms are optimised for speed. Long forms are readable in scripts and shortcuts.

In Windows Terminal, the built-in help output can use ANSI colour for clearer section headings when terminal support is detected.

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Commands

Network

Short	Long	Opens	URI / Tool
n	network	Network & Internet	ms-settings:network-status
h	hotspot	Mobile Hotspot	ms-settings:network-mobilehotspot
wi	wifi	Wi-Fi settings	ms-settings:network-wifi
wm	wifiman	Manage known Wi-Fi networks	ms-settings:network-wifisettings
vp	vpn	VPN settings	ms-settings:network-vpn
px	proxy	Proxy settings	ms-settings:network-proxy
am	airplane	Airplane mode	ms-settings:network-airplanemode
av	advanced	Advanced network settings	ms-settings:network-advancedsettings
et	ethernet	Ethernet, requires active wired adapter	ms-settings:network-ethernet
du	datausage	Data usage, via Advanced network settings	ms-settings:network-advancedsettings
ad	adapters	Classic adapter panel, DNS and protocol config	ncpa.cpl

System

Short	Long	Opens	URI / Tool
ds	display	Display, resolution, scale, refresh rate	ms-settings:display
pw	power	Power and sleep	ms-settings:powersleep
sn	sound	Sound, output, input, volume mixer	ms-settings:sound
st	storage	Storage and Storage Sense	ms-settings:storagesense
wu	update	Windows Update	ms-settings:windowsupdate
bt	bluetooth	Bluetooth devices	ms-settings:bluetooth
sv	services	Windows Services, elevation required for changes	services.msc
ev	envars	Environment Variables, direct dialog	rundll32 sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables
no	notify	Notifications	ms-settings:notifications
cb	clipboard	Clipboard settings	ms-settings:clipboard
rd	remote	Remote Desktop	ms-settings:remotedesktop
ab	about	System About, device and Windows info	ms-settings:about
nl	nightlight	Night light	ms-settings:nightlight
mt	multitask	Multitasking	ms-settings:multitasking

Personalization

Short	Long	Opens	URI / Tool
tb	taskbar	Taskbar settings	ms-settings:taskbar
th	themes	Themes	ms-settings:themes
bg	background	Background	ms-settings:personalization-background
ls	lockscreen	Lock screen	ms-settings:lockscreen
co	colors	Colors, accent, dark and light mode	ms-settings:colors

Accounts and Time

Short	Long	Opens	URI / Tool
si	signin	Sign-in options, PIN, Hello, password	ms-settings:signinoptions
dt	datetime	Date and time	ms-settings:dateandtime
lg	language	Language and region	ms-settings:regionlanguage

Security and Privacy

Short	Long	Opens	URI / Tool
ws	winsec	Windows Security hub	ms-settings:windowsdefender
fw	firewall	Defender Firewall with Advanced Security	wf.msc
fd	finddev	Find My Device	ms-settings:findmydevice
pe	encrypt	Device encryption	ms-settings:deviceencryption
pv	privacy	Privacy settings, general hub	ms-settings:privacy
de	devmode	Developer settings	ms-settings:developers

Apps

Short	Long	Opens	URI / Tool
ap	apps	Apps and Features	ms-settings:appsfeatures
da	defaults	Default apps	ms-settings:defaultapps
su	startup	Startup apps	ms-settings:startupapps
of	optional	Optional features	ms-settings:optionalfeatures

Devices

Short	Long	Opens	URI / Tool
pr	printers	Printers and scanners	ms-settings:printers
ms	mouse	Mouse settings	ms-settings:mousetouchpad
us	usb	USB settings	ms-settings:usb

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Tips

Help and version flags
Use snapset --help or snapset -h to display the grouped command reference.
Use snapset --version or snapset -v to print the current version without opening the full help screen.

DNS configuration
Windows 11 has no dedicated ms-settings: URI for DNS.
Use snapset ad, then right-click your adapter > Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Manage known Wi-Fi networks
Use snapset wm to open the known networks page directly.
From here you can forget a network, change its priority, or inspect saved connections.

Data usage
ms-settings:datausage is non-functional on Windows 11 25H2.
Use snapset du to open Advanced network settings, then click the Data usage tab.

Ethernet
snapset et only opens successfully when an active wired adapter is detected.
Windows 11 may redirect to Settings Home when no wired adapter is present.

Windows Services
Use snapset sv to open the Services panel.
Starting, stopping, or changing service startup type requires an elevated terminal or UAC prompt.

Firewall
Use snapset fw to open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.
This uses the legacy MMC snap-in wf.msc, which provides full inbound and outbound rule management.

Dark mode and accent color
Use snapset co to open Colors settings and switch between Light and Dark mode or change the accent color.

Startup app management
Use snapset su to review and disable unnecessary startup apps for faster sign-in and lower background load.

Developer mode
Use snapset de to open Developer settings for Developer Mode, Device Portal, and related features.

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Known Limitations

Command	Limitation
du / datausage	No dedicated working URI on Windows 11 25H2. Opens Advanced network settings instead.
et / ethernet	Requires an active wired adapter to open correctly.
sv / services	Elevation required for start, stop, and configuration actions.
ws / winsec	Opens the standalone Windows Security app, not a Settings page.
fw / firewall	Uses wf.msc, a legacy snap-in. Elevation required for rule changes.
am / airplane	Opens the Airplane mode settings page, but does not toggle the state directly.
pe / encrypt	Requires compatible hardware and Windows support for Device Encryption or BitLocker.
ANSI-coloured help	Colour is only used when terminal support is detected, such as Windows Terminal sessions.

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Compatibility

All commands require Windows 11, build 22000 or later. The table below notes commands with known build-specific behaviour.

Command	Minimum build	Notes
Core network commands	22000, 21H2	Standard ms-settings:network-* support
ds / display	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:display
pw / power	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:powersleep
bt / bluetooth	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:bluetooth
wu / update	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:windowsupdate
sv / services	22000, 21H2	Legacy services.msc
ev / envars	22000, 21H2	Legacy sysdm.cpl entry point
sn / sound	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:sound
st / storage	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:storagesense
ws / winsec	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:windowsdefender
fw / firewall	22000, 21H2	Legacy wf.msc
ap / apps	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:appsfeatures
rd / remote	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:remotedesktop
nl / nightlight	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:nightlight
co / colors	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:colors
su / startup	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:startupapps
de / devmode	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:developers
pe / encrypt	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:deviceencryption, hardware dependent
da / defaults	22621 with 2023-04 cumulative update	Direct-launch behaviour improved on newer builds
ab / about	22000, 21H2	ms-settings:about

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Roadmap

Status	Item
done	Core network commands
done	Display, power, Bluetooth, Windows Update
done	Windows Services and Environment Variables
done	Sound, Storage, Windows Security, Firewall, Apps
done	--help, -h, --version, and -v support
done	Grouped help output with ANSI colour support when available
planned	Accessibility command group
considering	Hotspot on/off toggle via PowerShell
considering	PowerShell companion script, snapset.ps1
considering	Additional validation or self-test mode for command checks

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Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for full guidelines on reporting issues, suggesting features, and submitting pull requests.

Quick reference:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a branch from dev, not main
3. Follow the short and long alias pattern for any new command
4. Add a rem comment above each new command group
5. Update the built-in help section for any new command
6. Update README command tables, limitations, and compatibility notes
7. Test manually on Windows 11 before opening a PR
8. Use Conventional Commits for all commit messages

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Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for a full history of changes.

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License

MIT License - (c) 2026 Technified World