Windows 10: Exclude libraries from custom right-click menu using AppliesTo string

I am trying to add custom entries to the Windows 10 File Explorer (x64, v20H2). Specifically, I want to be able to right-click a directory and directory background for command prompt and powershell options to show up. I know I add the corresponding entries to HKCR\Directory\shell and HKCR\Directory\Background\shell keys. Problem is, the command prompt and powershell entries also show up when right clicking libraries and library folders and the command prompts do not work in these virtual folders, from what I have observed.

I believe the best solution, after reading, is to exclude the main library folder and background using an AppliesTo string with a NOT value and some sort of system item path display value and the path to the libraries in the HKCR\Directory\Background\shell subkey but this removes the option for the command prompt and powershell to show up on all directory backgrounds.

How can I fix this? What is the proper use of AppliesTo and AppliesTo NOT? What are the correct variable names in calling out virtual folders/hard links such as libraries? What are the correct paths to libraries?

Thanks!

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