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Tool

winscript

WinScript is an open-source, lightweight tool that enables users to customize and optimize their Windows environment through debloating, privacy enhancements, performance tuning, and automated app installations.

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About This Tool

Open-source tool to build your Windows script from scratch. It includes debloat, privacy, performance & app installing scripts.

Primary Use Case

WinScript is designed for Windows users who want to streamline their system by removing bloatware, enhancing privacy settings, and improving performance without manual configuration. It is ideal for IT professionals, power users, and privacy-conscious individuals seeking an automated and customizable approach to Windows maintenance and setup.

Key Features

Remove pre-installed bloatware and unnecessary Windows components
Disable telemetry and data collection from Microsoft and third-party apps
Optimize system performance by adjusting power plans and disabling resource-heavy features
Bulk install popular applications using Chocolatey or Winget package managers
Disable background syncing, usage tracking, and sensitive app data access
Fine-tune security settings to balance protection and performance
Simple command-line interface requiring administrator privileges

Insights & Recommendations

WinScript must be run with Administrator privileges to function correctly. Users should review scripts generated or applied by WinScript to ensure compatibility with their system and avoid unintended removals or settings changes. Contributions and donations are encouraged to support ongoing development.

Installation

Run the command: irm "https://winscript.cc/irm" | iex to launch WinScript directly
Alternatively, install via Winget using: winget install winscript

Usage

irm "https://winscript.cc/irm" | iex

Launches WinScript directly via PowerShell with administrator privileges

winget install winscript

Installs WinScript using the Winget package manager

Smart Usage Notes

Leverage WinScript to automate baseline hardening and debloating during endpoint provisioning to reduce attack surface.Integrate WinScript into patch management and system build pipelines for continuous endpoint hygiene.Use WinScript’s privacy and telemetry disabling features to reduce data leakage in sensitive environments.Combine WinScript with endpoint detection tools to validate that debloating and security configurations persist post-deployment.Customize WinScript scripts to tailor endpoint configurations for different user roles, balancing security and usability.