Shell is an open-source context menu manager and extender for Windows File Explorer that gives users fine-grained control over the right-click menus throughout the Windows shell experience. It lets you add, remove, modify, and organize context menu items beyond what the default Windows interfaces allow, enabling quick access to applications, scripts, favorite folders, URLs, and custom commands directly from the right-click menu on files, folders, the desktop, or even the taskbar. The project includes a rich expression syntax and built-in functions for dynamic menu behaviors, and supports icons, colors, and nested multi-column menus to make the context UI both powerful and user-friendly. Shell aims to be lightweight and portable while accommodating advanced usage patterns like filters, search, and custom templates so that workflows can be tailored to individual needs or project types.

Features

  • Create and customize context menu items for files, folders, and desktop
  • Add commands linking to apps, paths, web pages, or scripts
  • Support for icons, colors, and nested multi-column menus
  • Expression syntax for dynamic menu logic
  • Lightweight performance with minimal overhead
  • Support removing or hiding existing menu entries

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File Managers

License

MIT License

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Operating Systems

Windows

Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ File Managers

Registered

2026-01-13