SnapSet

A lightweight Windows 11 command-line launcher for fast, direct access to network and system settings, without navigating through multiple screens.

A project by Technified World.

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Why SnapSet?

Windows 11 buries frequently used network and system settings behind layers of clicks. Finding your VPN settings, resetting a network adapter, or checking data usage means navigating through Settings, clicking into the right category, and hunting for the right page, every time.

SnapSet eliminates that friction. One short command opens the exact settings page you need, instantly.

Without SnapSet	With SnapSet
Start > Settings > Network & Internet > VPN	snapset vp
Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Hotspot	snapset h
Control Panel > Network Connections > Adapter Properties	snapset ad
System Properties > Environment Variables	snapset ev
Start > Settings > System > Display	snapset ds
Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep	snapset pw
Start > Settings > Windows Update	snapset wu
Start > Settings > System > Sound	snapset sn
Start > Settings > Windows Security	snapset ws
Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps	snapset ap

Works from a terminal, the Run dialog (Win + R), or a desktop shortcut. No installation required. A single .bat file is all it takes.

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Requirements

• Windows 11 (tested on build 26100, 25H2)
• No installation required. SnapSet is a single .bat file.
• No dependencies. No Python, Node.js, or package managers needed.
• Compatible with Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Windows Terminal
• Works from the Run dialog (Win + R) when placed in a PATH folder

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Setup

Option 1 - Add to PATH (recommended)

1. Copy scripts\snapset.bat to a folder already in your PATH, e.g. C:\wintools
2. Open a new terminal and run snapset to verify

Option 2 - Run from any terminal

1. Copy scripts\snapset.bat to your preferred location
2. Call it with its full or relative path, e.g.: C:\wintools\snapset.bat hotspot

Option 3 - Desktop shortcut

1. Right-click the desktop > New > Shortcut
2. Set target to: cmd /c snapset <command>
3. Assign a keyboard shortcut in shortcut properties for one-key access

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Usage

snapset <command>

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

Examples

Open Network & Internet settings:

snapset n
snapset network

Open Mobile Hotspot settings:

snapset h
snapset hotspot

Open the classic adapter panel for DNS configuration:

snapset ad
snapset adapters

Open Environment Variables directly:

snapset ev
snapset envars

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

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Commands

Network settings

Short	Long	Opens
n	network	Network & Internet
h	hotspot	Mobile Hotspot settings
wi	wifi	Wi-Fi settings
wm	wifiman	Manage known Wi-Fi networks
vp	vpn	VPN settings
px	proxy	Proxy settings
av	advanced	Advanced network settings
et	ethernet	Ethernet (requires active wired adapter)
du	datausage	Data usage (via Advanced network settings)

Adapter panel

Short	Long	Opens
ad	adapters	Classic adapter panel (DNS, protocol config)

System settings

Short	Long	Opens
ds	display	Display settings (resolution, scale, refresh rate)
pw	power	Power and sleep settings
sn	sound	Sound settings (output, input, volume mixer)
st	storage	Storage and Storage Sense
wu	update	Windows Update
bt	bluetooth	Bluetooth devices
sv	services	Windows Services (elevation required for changes)
ev	envars	Environment Variables (direct dialog)

Security and privacy

Short	Long	Opens
ws	winsec	Windows Security hub
fw	firewall	Defender Firewall with Advanced Security

Apps

Short	Long	Opens
ap	apps	Apps and Features

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Tips

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 silently redirects 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 (Administrator) terminal or UAC prompt.

Firewall Use snapset fw to open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security. This is the legacy MMC snap-in (wf.msc) — more powerful than the Settings page, with full inbound and outbound rule management. Elevation is required to create or modify rules.

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Known limitations

Command	Limitation
du / datausage	No dedicated URI on 25H2. Opens Advanced network settings.
et / ethernet	Requires active wired adapter.
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 (legacy snap-in). Elevation required for rule changes.

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Roadmap

Status	Item
done	Add display settings commands
done	Add power settings commands
done	Add Bluetooth settings commands
done	Add Windows Update command
done	Add Windows Services command
done	Add sound settings command
done	Add storage settings command
done	Add Windows Security command
done	Add Firewall command
done	Add Apps and Features command
considering	Explore hotspot on/off toggle via scripting
considering	PowerShell companion script

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Contributing

See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on reporting issues, suggesting features, and submitting changes.

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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