Historically, Power Tools provided critical utilities such as the , Windows Explorer Extensions for source control, and command-line enhancements like tfpt.exe . In the 2017 release cycle, Microsoft acknowledged that these features were no longer "toys" but requirements for modern DevOps. Consequently:
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Despite the lack of a single "Power Tools 2017" installer, several critical toolsets defined the 2017 experience: Windows Explorer Extensions for source control
Remaining niche tools were transitioned to the Visual Studio Marketplace , allowing for more frequent, decoupled updates. allowing for more frequent