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Awesome Windows

The purpose of this repository is to replace its predecessor Awesome-Windows/awesome which has not been updated in 3 years. The current owner also shows no interest in maintaining it. On top of that the project dissappeared from GitHub around the 26 Sep 2024.

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Audio
Backup
Browsers
Chat Clients
Compression
Customization
Data Recovery
Developer Tools
- API Development
- Command Line Tools
- Databases
- Developer Utilities
- IDEs
- Networking
- Version Control
- Virtualization
File Management
Games
Graphics
Online Storage
Productivity
- Documents
- E-Book Utilities
- Email
Proxy and VPN Tools
Security
Terminal
Text Editors
Utilities
Video
Discussion Forums
Backers

Audio

Audacity - Free, cross-platform software for recording and editing audio.
AudioNodes - Modular production suite featuring multi-track mixing, effects, automation, MIDI editing, synthesis, and cloud production.
CDex - Digital audio CD extraction tool (French site, English program).
Cider - Modern and elegant Apple Music client for Windows, Linux and macOS.
Dopamine - Clean and simple audio player focused on music organization.
Foobar2000 - Feature-rich audio player supporting numerous formats with extensive customization options.
Mixxx - Professional DJ software for live mixing, offering a robust alternative to Traktor.
Mp3tag - Efficient and user-friendly audio metadata editor.
MusicBrainz Picard - Cross-platform application for automated music metadata lookup and tagging.
musikcube - A fully functional terminal-based music player, library, and streaming audio server.
Nora - Sleek and modern music player built with Electron and React, offering enhanced features over default applications.
Winamp - Classic media player supporting MP3, MP2, WAV, VOC, and MIDI formats.

Backup

Duplicati - Free backup software to store encrypted backups online for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Kopia - Cross-platform backup tool with incremental backups, client-side end-to-end encryption, compression and data deduplication with cloud support.
Restic - Free cross-platform backup tool with support for various storage types.

Browsers

Arc - Vertical tab-focused browser designed for modern productivity.
Ungoogled Chromium - Privacy-focused browser variant with tracking and Google integration removed.
Ladybird - Completely new browser engine built from scratch.
Zen Browser - Modern, Firefox-based Arc alternative with custom community modifications.

Chat Clients

ArmCord - Standalone, lightweight, customizable Discord client with built-in Vencord and shelter.
Beeper - All-in-one chat app for WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, Signal, X, Instagram, SMS.
Discord - Free voice and text chat platform available across multiple platforms and web browsers.
Franz - Unified messaging app supporting multiple chat services and platforms.
Matrix - Open network for secure, decentralized communication.
Revolt - User-first chat platform built with modern web technologies.
Element - Simple client app for the Matrix protocol.
Telegram - Fast and secure messaging platform with emphasis on speed and privacy.
Threema - Swiss-based secure messaging alternative with open-source code.
Vencord - Intuitive and user-friendly Discord client modification.
Waow - Enhanced WhatsApp Web client with additional features.

Compression

7-Zip - Open source utility for managing archives, fully supporting 7z, ZIP, GZIP, BZIP2 and TAR formats.
Bandizip - Lightweight, fast and free all-in-one archive manager.
NanaZip - Modern Windows-optimized derivative of 7-Zip.
PeaZip - Feature-rich archive manager supporting multiple compression formats.
Riot - Advanced image compression tool with multiple optimization options.
WinRAR - Powerful archive manager for compression, backup and file splitting.

Customization

7+ Taskbar Tweaker - Advanced Windows taskbar customization tool with productivity enhancements.
Classic Start - Traditional Windows Start Menu and Explorer interface.
EarTrumpet - Advanced per-application volume control utility.
Komorebi - Dynamic tiling window manager for Windows.
QTTabBar - Explorer enhancement adding tabs and extended folder views.
Rainmeter - Desktop customization platform for skins and widgets.
TranslucentTB - Taskbar transparency utility.
Wallpaper Engine - Dynamic wallpaper platform with community content support.
WindHawk - Desktop modification platform with extensive customization options.
YASB - Customizable status bar utility.
ZBar - Multi-monitor taskbar management utility.

Data Recovery

Data Rescue - Professional recovery solution for photos, videos, and documents.
IsoBuster - Multi-format data recovery tool supporting various storage media.
Ontrack EasyRecovery - Advanced recovery tool with comprehensive filtering capabilities.
PartitionGuru ｜ Eassos Recovery - Specialized recovery tool for partitions and file systems.
TestDisk - Free recovery utility focused on partition restoration and disk repair.

Developer Tools

API Development

Bruno - Fast and Git-friendly open-source API client, alternative to Postman and Insomnia.
Hoppscotch - Open source API development ecosystem.
HTTP Toolkit - HTTP debugging & mocking tool.
Insomnia - Modern REST client with an elegant interface.
Postman - REST client with intuitive interface for request testing and workflow automation.

Command Line Tools

btop4win - Windows port of the famous btop resource monitor.
Chocolatey - Package manager for Windows.
Scoop - Command-line installer for Windows.
winget - Official Windows package manager from Microsoft.

Databases

DataFlare - Modern, lightweight database GUI for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
DB Browser for SQLite - Visual tool for creating and editing SQLite database files.
HeidiSQL - Powerful client for MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Keylord - Cross-platform GUI client for key-value databases including Redis, LevelDB and Memcached.
PostgreSQL Database - Comprehensive list of PostgreSQL management tools.
RazorSQL - Advanced GUI for SQLite database management.
Redis Desktop Manager - Cross-platform management tool for Redis databases.
Robo 3T - Lightweight MongoDB management interface.
Sql Wave - MySQL database management interface.
SQLyog - Comprehensive MySQL administration and development tool.

Developer Utilities

Cacher - Cloud-based, team-enabled code snippet manager with Gist sync, VSCode/Atom/Sublime packages and full-featured web client.
ExtendsClass - Online tools for developers (REST/SOAP clients, SQLite browser, Regex tester, XPath tester).
Mamp - Local server environment.
Open Server - Portable server platform and software environment with user-friendly interface.
Pieces - AI-enabled productivity tool designed to supercharge developer efficiency, with an on-device copilot that helps you capture, enrich, and reuse useful materials, streamline collaboration, and solve complex problems through a contextual understanding of your workflow.
Velocity - Offline API documentation tool, similar to Dash for macOS.
wmWebStack - Local server stack with one-click live publishing and remote device access.
Xampp - Apache-driven web development environment.

IDEs

Android Studio - Official Android IDE based on IntelliJ platform.
Eclipse - Extensible, multi-language development environment.
JetBrains Toolbox App - Manager for JetBrains tools and projects.
- CLion - Smart cross-platform IDE for C/C++. (Free for Students)
- DataGrip - Cross-platform IDE for databases and SQL. (Free for Students)
- DataSpell - Professional data science IDE.
- GoLand - Ergonomic environment for Go development.
- IntelliJ IDEA - Modern Java IDE with free community edition. (Free for Students)
- PhpStorm - Advanced PHP IDE with framework support.
- PyCharm - Professional Python IDE with free community edition.
- Rider - Cross-platform .NET/Mono IDE.
- RubyMine - Intelligent Ruby IDE with modern framework support.
- WebStorm - Professional JavaScript IDE with modern ecosystem support. (Free for Students)
NetBeans IDE - Free and open-source development environment.
Visual Studio Code - Lightweight yet powerful cross-platform code editor.
Visual Studio - Feature-rich IDE supporting multiple programming languages through extensions.

Networking

Fiddler - Web debugging proxy.
Wireshark - Network protocol analyzer.

Version Control

DevHub - GitHub notifications on your desktop as a tray app.
Fork - Fast and friendly Git client for Windows and Mac.
Git Extensions - Powerful and user-friendly Git UI.
GitHub Desktop - Electron-based GitHub client.
GitKraken - Cross-platform Git client with intuitive interface.
GitLight - Open-source GitHub & GitLab notifications client.
Meld - Visual diff and merge tool.
SourceTree - Free Git & Mercurial client.
TortoiseGit - Git client with full shell integration.
Tower - Professional Git client with advanced features.

Virtualization

Docker Desktop - Containerization for Desktop, built on top of WSL2.
Podman Desktop - Open source desktop containerization alternative to Docker.
Vagrant - Tool for building and managing virtual machines.

File Management

FileZilla - FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.
WinSCP - Free open source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and SCP client.
Xftp 7 - Flexible and lightweight SFTP/FTP client.

Games

Awesome Games - List of games hosted on GitHub.
Epic Games - Digital game storefront for PC and Mac.
Freeciv - Free empire-building strategy game inspired by human civilization.
Gale - Modern and lightweight mod manager for Thunderstore.
Godot Engine - Free and open source game engine with beginner-friendly workflow.
GOG - DRM-free game store featuring classic and modern titles.
Itch.io - Platform for discovering and distributing indie games.
LuaStudio - Free game development tool using Lua/LuaJIT with multi-platform export capabilities.
Origin - EA's digital game distribution platform.
Steam - Leading digital game distribution platform with extensive library management.
Unity - Popular game engine with comprehensive learning resources.
Unreal Engine - Professional game engine with 5% revenue share model.
Warsow - Fast-paced free FPS game.

Graphics

Aseprite - Professional pixel art and animation tool.
Aspect - Photo organizer with peer-to-peer synchronization.
Blender - Professional 3D creation suite.
Figma - Collaborative interface design tool.
GIMP - Feature-rich image editor.
Inkscape - Professional vector graphics editor.
Krita - Professional digital painting program.
Lunacy - Free design tool with built-in resources.
Paint.NET - Feature-rich image editing tool.
pngquant - Command-line PNG compression utility.

Online Storage

Box - Enterprise cloud storage with support for extended file paths and special characters.
Dropbox - Simple, elegant and versatile cloud storage solution.
Google Drive - Cloud storage solution integrated with Google ecosystem.
Mega - Encrypted file storage.
Nextcloud - Open source, self-hosted file share and communication platform.
OneDrive - Integrated cloud storage for Windows users.
Streamshare - Free file sharing service with 1.5 TB storage capacity.
pCloud - Swiss-based privacy-focused cloud provider with lifetime plans.
Sync - Encrypted file storage with Canadian data centers.

Productivity

AutoHotkey - Automation scripting language for Windows.
Cold Turkey - Website blocker with strict enforcement mechanisms.
Ditto - Clipboard manager.
Easy Window Switcher - Fast application instance switcher.
Executor.dk - Customizable lightweight application launcher.
f.lux - Automatic screen color temperature adjustment.
File Juggler - Automated file organization with smart actions and PDF parsing.
Flow Launcher - Quick file search and app launcher with plugins.
Inkdrop - Markdown-focused note-taking application.
Jan - Offline private AI assistant with CPU/GPU support.
Kaas - Privacy-focused LLM client for multiple AI services.
KatMouse - Universal scrolling utility for Windows.
Keypirinha - Fast keyboard-driven launcher for power users.
Keywiz - Real-time keystroke visualization tool.
Listary - Enhanced file search utility.
MultiCommander - Professional file manager.
Ninite - Streamlined software installation utility.
One Commander - Modern file manager with miller columns.
Simplenote - Cross-platform note taking app with cloud sync.
Taskade - Collaborative task management with real-time sync.
Timelens - Cross-platform time tracking software.
ToDoList - Feature-rich task management tool.
Total Commander - Advanced file management utility.
WordWeb - Comprehensive English dictionary.
Wox - Efficient application launcher.

Documents

FreeOffice - Office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools, compatible with Microsoft Office.
LibreOffice - Open source office suite.
Microsoft Office - Industry-standard productivity suite.
NitroPDF - Feature-rich PDF reader and editor.
OnlyOffice - Comprehensive office and productivity suite.
OpenOffice - Suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and databases.
Sumatra PDF - Multi-format document reader supporting PDF, ePub, MOBI, and more.
WPS Office - Free office suite with modern interface.

E-Book Utilities

Bookviser - E-book reader for Windows devices with simple interface.
Calibre - Comprehensive e-book management and conversion tool.
Kobo - E-book management software with format conversion capabilities.

Email

BlueMail - Cross-platform email client with modern interface.
Mailbird - IMAP and POP3 email client with customization and multi-language support.
Mailspring - Modern email client built on web technologies.
Postbox - Advanced email management application.
Thunderbird - Feature-rich email client with minimalist design.
Wino Mail - Modern mail client with integrated calendar.

Proxy and VPN Tools

Algo - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud.
Cloudflare WARP - Fast, free VPN and DNS.
ProtonVPN - High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy.
Tailscale - Zero config VPN for building secure networks.
Twingate - Modern zero trust network access solution.
WireGuard - Fast, modern, and secure VPN tunnel.

Security

Acrylic DNS Proxy - Local DNS proxy with caching and custom HOSTS file support.
AdwCleaner - Removal tool for adware, PUP/LPI, toolbars and hijackers.
Bitdefender - Comprehensive malware protection suite.
Bitwarden - Open-source password manager with encrypted vault.
Cryptomator - Client-side encryption for cloud files.
ENCRYPTO - File encryption utility.
GlassWire - Network security monitoring and visualization tool.
IIS Crypto - Windows encryption protocol configuration utility.
KeePass - Open-source password manager.
Malwarebytes - Advanced threat protection and removal.
NetLimiter - Internet traffic control and monitoring tool.
Padloc - End-to-end encrypted password manager.
ProtonPass - Zero-knowledge encrypted password manager.
SpyBot - Malware and spyware detection and removal.
System Explorer - Enhanced task manager with advanced system monitoring.
Tor Project - Anonymous communication network.
UnChecky - Automated unwanted software offer prevention.
VeraCrypt - Disk encryption software for multiple platforms.
Viscosity - Enterprise-ready OpenVPN client.

Terminal

Alacritty - Cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator.
Cmder - Console emulator with clink shell integration.
ConEmu - Customizable terminal with tabs, splits, and quake-style dropdown.
FluentTerminal - UWP-based modern terminal emulator.
Hyper - Terminal built on web technologies.
Kitty - Enhanced PuTTY with additional features.
MobaXterm - Enhanced terminal with X server and SSH client.
mRemoteNG - Multi-protocol remote connections manager.
MTPuTTY - Multi-tabbed PuTTY client.
PuTTY - SSH and telnet client.
Terminus - Configurable terminal built on web technologies.
WezTerm - GPU-accelerated terminal emulator and multiplexer.
Windows Terminal - Official Microsoft terminal.

Text Editors

GVim - Highly configurable text editor optimized for efficiency.
LazyVim - Customizable Neovim configuration framework.
Neovim - Modern, extensible terminal-based editor.
Notepad++ - Feature-rich source code editor.
Notepad2 - Lightweight Notepad replacement with enhanced features.
Sublime Text - Advanced text editor with extensive plugin ecosystem.

Utilities

Acrosync - Native rsync client with automatic uploads and incremental backups.
AddToSendTo - Add folders to Windows "Send To" context menu.
Advanced Renamer - Batch file renamer with support for metadata and regex.
Bandicam - Desktop and 3D application screen recorder.
Carnac - Keystroke visualization tool for screencasts.
CleanMyPC - System cleanup and optimization utility.
CPU-Z - CPU monitoring and information tool.
Econap - System sleep prevention utility.
Everything - Instant file search utility.
Far - File and archive manager.
FileOptimizer - Lossless file size optimizer for multiple formats.
Fraps - DirectX/OpenGL game recording utility.
FreeFileSync - File and folder backup with multiple sync modes.
fselect - SQL-like file search utility.
Glary Utilities - System optimization and maintenance suite.
GPU-Z - GPU monitoring and information tool.
Greenshot - Screenshot capture and editing tool.
HTTrack - Offline website browser and mirror utility.
HWMonitor - Hardware monitoring for temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
IrfanView - Fast and compact image viewer and converter.
LICEcap - Animated GIF screen capture tool.
LightBulb - Adaptive screen brightness utility.
Link Shell Extension - Explorer integration for symlink creation.
neohtop - Modern system monitor built with Svelte and Rust.
PowerPlanSwitcher - Quick power schema switcher with AC-plug automation.
PowerToys - Microsoft's power user toolkit.
Process Explorer - Advanced task manager for handling processes and system resources.
Process Hacker - Comprehensive system monitoring and management tool.
Process Monitor - Real-time system activity monitoring tool.
qBittorrent - Free and reliable P2P Bittorrent client.
Retroshare - Secure communications and file sharing platform.
rimraf - Deep deletion module for handling long file paths.
Rufus - Bootable USB creation utility.
SDelete - Secure file deletion command-line utility.
SetToStartup - Startup program management utility.
ShareX - Feature-rich screen capture and sharing tool.
Snipping Tool - Built-in Windows screenshot utility.
SpaceMonger - Disk space usage visualization tool.
Speccy - Detailed hardware information utility.
SpeedCrunch - Powerful scientific calculator.
SyncThing - Peer-to-peer file synchronization tool.
Sysinternals Suite - Advanced Windows system utilities collection.
ueli - Powerful keystroke launcher.
Unlocker - File unlock utility.
Waltr - iOS media transfer utility without iTunes.
WinFindr - Multi-term file and registry search utility.
WizTree - Fast disk space analyzer.
ZoomIt - Screen zoom and annotation tool for presentations.

Video

DaVinci Resolve - Professional video creation software for editing, visual effects, color correction, and audio post production.
HandBrake - High performance video encoding and conversion tools.
K-Lite Codecs - Collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools.
Kdenlive - Lightweight open source video editor.
mpv - Customizable media player.
Olive Video Editor - Cross-platform non-linear video editor.
OBS Studio - Video recording and live streaming software.
PotPlayer - Feature-rich multimedia player with extensive codec support.
ScreenToGif - Screen recorder with GIF and video export.
Shotcut - Cross-platform video editor.
Shutter Encoder - Media conversion utility for images, videos, and audio.
SMPlayer - Media player with persistent playback settings.
SRTEd - Visual subtitles editor.
Videotape - Minimalist video player for Windows 10.
VLC - Versatile media player supporting multiple formats and protocols.

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