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ListRegistrySubKeys
SystemTools
Description
Browse the Windows registry like a pro! This tool lists all subkeys of a registry path - perfect for software inventory, configuration analysis, and system diagnostics.
The Windows registry is the secret storage location for system settings. With this tool you can search specifically for installed software, find configuration problems, and collect system information.
Why This Tool Stands Out
- Complete Overview - all subkeys
- Name Filter - only relevant keys
- All Hives - HKLM, HKCU, etc.
- Statistics - count, depth
Perfect for:
System administrators, software inventory, troubleshooting, and configuration management. Ideal for finding specific registry entries and analyzing software installations.
Workflow support; time savings depend on the task
Instead of laboriously navigating through the Registry Editor, you instantly get a structured list of all subkeys - with filter options and the full path.
Example Applications
Typical Use Cases
- "List all subkeys under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft" - "Find all software entries in the Uninstall section"
- "Show me all keys in the Current User profile"
JSON Parameters
- keyPath (String, Required)The full path to the registry key whose subkeys should be listed. Example: "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft" or "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software"
- hive (String, Optional)The registry hive, if not included in the path. Possible values: "HKLM", "HKCU", "HKCR", "HKU", "HKCC". Default: automatic detection from keyPath
Example Call
{
"tool": "ListRegistrySubKeys",
"params": {
"keyPath": "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Uninstall",
"hive": "HKLM"
}
}
Return Values
- keyPath (String)
The registry path that was queried - subKeys (Array)
List of all subkeys - count (Integer)
Number of subkeys found - fullPaths (Array)
Full paths to each subkey - lastModified (String)
Last modified (if available) - hive (String)
Registry hive used
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