Windows Apps
Development
Programming & Scripting
Programming Languages & Runtimes
- Node.js: A JavaScript runtime for building scalable network applications.
- Ruby: A programming language focused on simplicity and productivity.
- Java: A widely-used programming language and runtime for building applications.
- .NET (Dot Net): A versatile framework for building applications on Windows.
- Netfx: Microsoft .NET Framework components for running applications built on .NET.
Text Editors & IDEs
- Notepad++: A versatile text and source code editor with extensive plugin support.
- VS Code: A highly popular code editor from Microsoft with support for extensions.
- Neovim: A modern, extensible text editor built on the Vim framework.
- MiKTeX: A LaTeX distribution for compiling and managing LaTeX documents.
- KLatexFormula: A tool for editing and generating LaTeX-based mathematical formulas.
- TeXstudio: A user-friendly and feature-rich LaTeX editor.
- EqualX: A LaTeX formula editor for creating mathematical equations easily.
- TeX Match: A LaTeX symbol prediction tool for easier typing of symbols.
- Math Input Panel: A built-in Windows tool for handwriting equations and converting them to text.
- Miniconda3: A Python distribution for numerical computation and package management.
- Arduino: Development environment for programming Arduino boards.
- Arduino Create Agent: A companion tool for managing Arduino projects and boards online.
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code: A lightweight, versatile integrated development environment (IDE).
- Spyder: A scientific Python IDE designed for data analysis and visualization.
- Matlab: A comprehensive environment for numerical computation and code verification.
- Aide: An IDE with integrated AI capabilities via API.
- Windsurf: An IDE enhanced with AI-powered features.
- GNU Make: A tool for automating the build process in software development.
- Eigen: A C++ template library for linear algebra, matrices, and vectors.
- TDM-GCC: A compiler suite for developing C/C++ applications on Windows.
- CMake: A build system generator for managing cross-platform software builds.
Version Control
- GitHub Desktop: Simplified desktop interface for managing GitHub repositories.
- Git: Distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development. (CLI)
- GitHub CLI (gh): Command-line interface for interacting with GitHub repositories.
Package Managers
- Chocolatey: A popular package manager for Windows for installing and managing software. (CLI)
- winget: The official Windows Package Manager for streamlined software installation. (CLI)
- Scoop: A command-line package manager for Windows focusing on simplicity and portability. (CLI)
- Yarn: A package manager for JavaScript projects. (CLI)
- NVM: Node Version Manager for managing multiple Node.js versions. (CLI)
- Chocolatey GUI: A graphical interface for Chocolatey to simplify package management.
- UnigetUI (WingetUI): A GUI tool that integrates Winget, Chocolatey, and Scoop package managers.
- Microsoft Store: The default app store for downloading and updating Windows applications.
- Docker Desktop: A containerization platform for creating, managing, and deploying containers.
System & Utilities
System Management
System Management
- Lenovo System Update: A tool for keeping Lenovo laptops updated with the latest drivers and software.
- Lenovo Service Bridge: A diagnostic tool for detecting Lenovo devices and providing support.
- Lenovo Vantage Service: A comprehensive app for system updates, diagnostics, and settings for Lenovo laptops.
- Intel Wireless: A management tool for Intel wireless adapters.
- Technitium MAC Address Changer: A tool for changing and managing MAC addresses.
System Optimization
- BleachBit: A disk cleaner and system optimizer for reclaiming space and improving performance.
- Open-Shell: A customizable shell replacement for the Windows Start menu.
- Revo Uninstaller: A utility for uninstalling programs and cleaning up leftover files.
- Win-Debloat-Tools: A utility to remove unnecessary bloatware from Windows.
- Unknown File Handler: A utility to identify and handle unknown file types.
System Utilities
- Sysinternals: A suite of advanced system utilities for troubleshooting and optimization.
- WSCC (Windows System Control Center): A collection of system utilities and mini-tools for Windows.
System Monitoring
- HWiNFO64: A comprehensive tool for detailed hardware and system information.
- System Informer: A utility for monitoring and managing system processes and resources.
- Process Explorer: A detailed system monitoring tool for examining running processes and their dependencies.
- Windows PC Health Check: A tool to assess system compatibility and health.
- CPU-Z: A lightweight tool for displaying detailed hardware specifications.
- TrafficMonitor: A utility for real-time monitoring of network traffic and system resource usage.
- Mem Reduct: A tool for monitoring and reducing memory usage.
Remote Access & Control
- WinSCP: A secure SFTP and FTP client for file transfers and remote file management.
- RealVNC: A remote desktop client for secure and reliable access to remote devices.
- TightVNC: A lightweight remote desktop server with efficient compression.
- VNC Viewer: A client application for connecting to VNC-compatible remote desktops.
- AnyDesk: A fast and secure remote desktop client for accessing devices remotely.
- RustDesk: An open-source, user-friendly remote desktop client for secure connections.
Command Line & Terminal
Terminal
- Windows Terminal: A versatile terminal application with support for multiple command-line tools.
- PuTTY: A popular Telnet, SSH client, and xterm terminal emulator.
- Solar PuTTY: An enhanced version of PuTTY with advanced features for SSH and Telnet.
- WezTerm: A modern terminal emulator with multiplexing capabilities.
- CoolTerm: A terminal application for serial communication.
- yewtube: Terminal-based YouTube client with additional features. (CLI)
- FFmpeg: A robust video and audio processing library and command-line tool. (CLI)
- MPV: A lightweight and highly configurable media player. (CLI)
- yt-dlp: A powerful tool for downloading videos, particularly from YouTube. (CLI)
- ImageMagick: A powerful library and command-line tool for image processing. (CLI)
- speedtest: Measure internet connection speed from the terminal. (CLI)
- is-up-cli: Check if a website is online from the terminal. (CLI)
- dig bind: A DNS query tool. (CLI)
- doggo: A modern alternative to
dig with extended features. (CLI)
- Bandwhich: A terminal-based tool for monitoring bandwidth usage per process and connection. (CLI)
- WinMTRCmd: A command-line version of WinMTR for ping and traceroute operations in the terminal. (CLI)
- gping: A CLI tool that visualizes ping results in a graphical format. (CLI)
- Speedtest: A CLI utility for testing network speed directly from the terminal. (CLI)
- Librespeed: An alternative CLI tool for testing network speed without reliance on third-party services. (CLI)
- dnslookup: A command-line utility for DNS query and lookup. (CLI)
- mtr: Combines
ping and traceroute functionalities. (CLI)
- trippy: An alternative to
mtr with modern enhancements. (CLI)
- wget2: A tool for downloading files from the web. (CLI)
- aria2: A high-performance multi-protocol file downloader. (CLI)
- curl: A versatile tool for downloading and transferring data using various protocols. (CLI)
- scihubeva: Search and download scientific papers from command line. (CLI)
Command-Line File Transfer
- croc: Securely transfers files between devices. (CLI)
- duck: Another tool for file transfers with added features. (CLI)
- aichat: Interact with AI models via command line. (CLI)
- codai: Command-line AI tools for code-related tasks. (CLI)
Command-Line File Management
- lf: A lightweight and simple terminal-based file manager. (CLI)
- broot: Combines file management and search functionality in a terminal. (CLI)
- tere: A fast and minimal terminal-based file explorer. (CLI)
- yazi: A terminal file manager focused on speed and efficiency. (CLI)
- mc: Midnight Commander, a classic file manager for terminals. (CLI)
- exa: A modern replacement for
ls or dir. (CLI)
- lsd: A stylish alternative to directory listing commands (
ls or dir). (CLI)
- g: A concise alternative to
dir or ls. (CLI)
- far: A full-featured file manager for Windows. (CLI)
Command-Line File Navigation
- fd: A fast, user-friendly file finder for exact matches; a versatile CLI tool. (CLI)
- fzf: A fuzzy finder for files; ideal for navigating with approximate matches. (CLI)
- zoxide: A smarter and faster
cd command for directory navigation. (CLI)
- fselect: SQL-like file search tool in the command line. (CLI)
Command-Line File Searching & Analysis
- ripgrep: Efficiently searches file contents, particularly in text files. (CLI)
- ripgrep-all: Extends ripgrep's functionality to include documents (e.g., PDFs, Word files). (CLI)
- ugrep: Advanced search tool with boolean and fuzzy search capabilities; supports zip, gz, PDFs, and docs. (CLI)
- dua: Disk usage analyzer with CLI interface. (CLI)
- gdu: A graphical disk usage analyzer for the command line. (CLI)
- dust: A modern and intuitive disk usage analyzer. (CLI)
- rga: An alternative to ripgrep with extra capabilities. (CLI)
Command-Line System Utilities
- ps: Basic process management tool. (CLI)
- procs: An enhanced process manager with user-friendly output. (CLI)
- gotop: A terminal-based system monitor. (CLI)
- bottom: A terminal-based process monitor. (CLI)
- glances: A cross-platform system monitoring tool. (CLI)
- GPL Ghostscript: A PDF rendering engine for processing and converting PDF files. (CLI)
- Poppler: A PDF rendering engine used in many open-source tools. (CLI)
- Pandoc: A versatile document conversion engine supporting formats like LaTeX, Markdown, Word, and ODT. (CLI)
- pandoc-crossref: A plugin for Pandoc that adds support for references and cross-referencing. (CLI)
- wkhtmltopdf: A tool for converting HTML documents to PDF. (CLI)
Command-Line Data Processing
- csvkit: A suite of tools for working with CSV files. (CLI)
- xsv: Lightweight and fast CSV file processing tools. (CLI)
- jq: A lightweight and flexible JSON processor. (CLI)
- xsltproc: Processes XML documents using XSLT stylesheets. (CLI)
- grex: Simplifies the creation of regular expressions. (CLI)
Command-Line Text Viewers & Editors
- bat: A feature-rich text file viewer. (CLI)
- less: View text files one screen at a time. (CLI)
- micro: A modern and intuitive terminal-based text editor. (CLI)
- scrcpy: A powerful tool for remotely displaying and controlling Android devices. (CLI)
- adb: Android Debug Bridge for managing Android devices. (CLI)
File Management & Utilities
File Management & Utilities
- 7-Zip: A file archiver for compressing and extracting files in multiple formats.
- File Converter: A lightweight utility for converting files between various formats.
- FileMenu Tools: Customizable context menu tools for enhanced file management.
- WizTree: A fast disk space analyzer for mapping files, folders, and drives.
- QTTabBar: Adds tab functionality to Windows File Explorer.
- WinMerge: A tool for comparing and merging files and folders.
- QuickLook: A file viewer that provides quick previews of file contents.
- One Commander: A dual-pane file manager with an intuitive interface.
- File Optimizer: A tool for compressing and optimizing files without affecting quality.
- czkawka: A multi-functional app for finding duplicate files, empty folders, and similar images.
- Listary: An advanced file search tool embedded within Windows Explorer.
- Wizfile: A fast and efficient file search application.
- Everything: A high-performance file search utility for locating files and folders instantly.
- EverythingToolbar: A toolbar extension for seamless integration of Everything into the Windows taskbar.
- Everything PowerToys: A utility that combines the features of Everything with additional enhancements.
- Agent Ransack: A powerful file content search tool.
- dnGrep: A file content search utility with support for documents like PDFs and Word files.
- Recoll: A comprehensive desktop search tool for indexing and finding file contents.
- NimbleText: A tool for batch text manipulation and data transformation.
- Meld: A visual diff and merge tool for files and directories.
Universal File Viewers
- File Viewer Plus: A universal file viewer for opening and editing various file types.
Cloud Storage & File Synchronization
- Microsoft OneDrive: Cloud storage and synchronization service from Microsoft.
- Google Drive: A cloud-based storage solution from Google for storing and sharing files.
- FreeFileSync: A reliable tool for synchronizing files and directories.
- Syncthing: A decentralized file synchronization tool for private cloud syncing.
- Synctrayzor: A graphical user interface (GUI) for Syncthing, simplifying its usage.
Networking
- NETworkManager: A comprehensive suite of network tools for managing and diagnosing networks.
- WinMTR: A portable tool for ping and traceroute diagnostics with a graphical interface.
- simplewall: A lightweight and easy-to-use firewall for managing network traffic.
- Sniffnet: A network monitoring tool for logging and analyzing traffic.
- Tailscale: A WireGuard-based mesh VPN for secure and seamless connections.
- WinPcap: A library for Ethernet packet capture and network analysis.
- PingTracer: A graphical tool for monitoring ping and traceroute over time.
- Advanced IP Scanner: A network scanner for detecting and analyzing devices on a local network.
VPN & Network Security
- Cloudflare WARP: A free VPN service for securing internet traffic.
- OpenVPN: An open-source VPN solution for secure communication.
- Proton VPN: A privacy-focused, free VPN with strong encryption.
- Oblivon: A wrapper for Cloudflare WARP and Psiphon to enhance functionality.
- Hiddify: A VPN and proxy manager for advanced networking needs.
- NextDNS: A DNS-over-HTTPS service for secure and private browsing.
- Windscribe: A free VPN offering strong encryption and privacy features.
- Eclipse Mosquitto: An MQTT broker for lightweight messaging in IoT applications.
- MQTTX: A user-friendly MQTT client for testing and debugging IoT devices.
Security & Privacy
- ShutUp10 (OOSU10): A privacy-focused tool for managing Windows permissions and telemetry.
- Bitwarden: A secure and open-source password manager.
Productivity & Creativity
Productivity Suites
- Microsoft Office: A comprehensive suite of productivity applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
Note-Taking Applications
- OneNote: A note-taking application included in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Sticky Notes: A lightweight note-taking tool built into Windows 10.
- Obsidian: A powerful markdown-based note-taking app with Zettelkasten support.
- Heynote: A note-taking app designed for engineers and developers.
Productivity & Automation
- PowerToys: A suite of utilities to enhance and streamline Windows productivity.
- Grammarly for Windows: A grammar and spell checker for improving writing quality.
- FastKeys: A text expander and automation tool for repetitive typing tasks.
- Ditto: A clipboard manager for saving and retrieving multiple clipboard items.
- Flow Launcher: A productivity tool for quickly launching applications, searching files, and running commands.
- AutoHotkey: A scripting language for automating tasks and creating custom shortcuts in Windows.
- whkd: A simple hotkey daemon for Windows.
- virtualdesktop-helper: An app to enhance and manage Virtual Desktops on Windows.
Desktop Enhancement & Customization
- Rainmeter: A desktop customization tool for creating visualizations and widgets.
- Sizer: A utility for resizing and repositioning application windows.
- Open-Shell: A customizable desktop launcher to enhance the Windows Start menu.
- GlazeWM: A tiling window manager for Windows, focused on productivity.
- Zebar: A companion utility for GlazeWM.
- GAT: Another supporting tool for GlazeWM, enhancing its functionality.
- Calculator: The default calculator app in Windows 10, supporting basic and advanced calculations.
- Qalc and Qalculate: Command-line scientific calculators with extensive functionality.
- Chatbox: Interface for interacting with OpenAI API, Google Gemini API, Claude API, and local LLMs via Ollama.
- Msty: Enables seamless interaction with any AI model in just a single click.
- Witsy: A desktop AI assistant designed for productivity and convenience.
- ChatGPT Desktop: Official desktop application for ChatGPT.
- Claude Desktop: Desktop application for using Claude AI.
- aider: A tool for enhancing coding with AI assistance.
- Harzing's Publish or Perish: A tool for analyzing academic citations and improving research impact.
- Zotero: A powerful citation manager for organizing and managing references.
- OBS Studio: A versatile tool for live streaming and screen recording.
- VLC Media Player: A popular and powerful media player supporting numerous formats.
- SMPlayer: A video player with an intuitive GUI for the MPV media player.
- Media Downloader: A front-end application for downloading videos using yt-dlp, youtube-dl, aria2c, or wget.
- Camera: The built-in camera app for capturing photos and videos.
- AIMP: A high-quality music and audio player with extensive format support.
- Groove Music: A built-in music and audio player for Windows 10.
- Voice Recorder: The default Windows 10 app for recording audio and voice.
- VB Cable: A virtual audio device for connecting audio applications.
- Virtual Audio Cable: A tool for creating virtual audio devices for routing audio streams.
- EarTrumpet: An advanced volume control app for managing audio on Windows.
Image Viewers & Editors
- Microsoft Photos: A built-in photo manager and viewer for Windows.
- IrfanView: A lightweight and fast image and photo viewer.
- XnView MP: A versatile image and photo viewer with support for multiple formats.
- paint.net: A free and feature-rich image editor with advanced capabilities.
- Paint 3D: A modernized version of Paint with 3D modeling and editing features.
- XnConvert: A batch image converter and editor with support for various file types.
- ExifTool: A command-line utility for viewing and editing image metadata. (CLI)
- ExifTool GUI: A graphical interface for ExifTool to simplify metadata management.
- ShareX: A comprehensive screenshot and screen recording tool with advanced features.
- Snip & Sketch: A quick and simple screenshot tool included with Windows by default.
- Text-Grab: A utility for capturing and extracting text from images or the screen.
- Game Bar: A built-in Windows tool for screen recording and game overlay features.
- Microsoft Visio: A professional tool from Microsoft for creating diagrams and vector graphics.
- Graphviz: A graph visualization software for representing structural information as diagrams.
- Inkscape: A free and open-source vector graphics editor.
Documents & Data
- CutePDF Writer: A lightweight tool for creating PDF files and printing to PDF.
- PDFsam Basic: A basic PDF editor for splitting, merging, and rotating documents.
- PDFgear: A PDF editor and reader with AI-powered features.
- SumatraPDF: A fast and lightweight PDF reader.
- PDF24: A complete PDF toolkit for editing, merging, and converting files.
- Sioyek PDF: A portable PDF reader optimized for research papers.
- diff-pdf: A tool for comparing two PDF documents visually.
- PDF-XChange Editor: A feature-rich PDF viewer and editor.
- Calibre: A powerful eBook management tool for organizing, converting, and reading eBooks.
- Aquile Reader: An elegant eBook reader with support for multiple formats.
- Panwriter: A user-friendly graphical interface for Pandoc, supporting formats like LaTeX, Markdown, and Word.
- CSVed: A tool for viewing, editing, and converting CSV files.
- Modern CSV: A robust CSV file editor and viewer.
- TadViewer: A viewer for CSV and TDMS files.
- DataExport: A tool for exporting and processing data from devices.
- ElitechLogWin: Software for managing and exporting data from Elitech devices.
- Hantek6022: A data acquisition tool for Hantek USB oscilloscopes.
- Thermal Analyzer: Software for analyzing thermal images captured by thermal cameras.
- MotorAnalysisPM: Software for analyzing and designing permanent magnet motors.
- PyObd: A Python library and tool for interacting with OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) systems.
Internet & Online
Browsers & Communication
Web Browsers
- Google Chrome: A fast and versatile web browser developed by Google.
- Microsoft Edge: Microsoft's modern web browser with integrated tools and features.
- Epic Privacy Browser: A browser focused on privacy, offering no tracking and no browsing history storage.
- FlashPeak Slimjet: A lightweight, Chrome-based browser optimized for speed and efficiency.
- Mozilla Firefox: A privacy-oriented, open-source web browser.
Feed Readers
- Fluent Reader: A modern and customizable RSS reader.
- Newsflow: A customizable RSS reader for tracking news and updates.
Collaboration & Communication
- Microsoft Teams: A collaboration tool for video conferencing, chat, and file sharing.
- WhatsApp: A desktop client for the popular messaging platform.
- Zoom: A widely used video conferencing platform for meetings and webinars.
File Downloading
- qBittorrent: A feature-rich torrent client.
- SAS Planet: A tool for downloading high-resolution Earth maps from various online sources.
Uncategorized
- Maps: A built-in navigation and mapping app for Windows.
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