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Catalog of open-source, free, and useful applications for Windows, with download and installation support.
✔️ Checksum verification - most downloaded files are verified using SHA-1 hashes, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of the downloaded files.
✔️ Older versions - archived versions are available for some programs, compatible with legacy Windows versions.
✔️ Automatic installation of portable applications - archives (zip, 7z, rar) are automatically extracted to the programs folder (C:\Programs\ by default), with desktop shortcuts created automatically.
✔️ Silent installation mode - installation can be performed in the background without dialog windows.
You can support the project with a one-time donation or a subscription.
Your contribution helps develop and maintain the project.
Supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| 🌐 Internet and Networking | Browsers, messengers, VPNs, FTP clients |
| 📄 Office and Productivity | Office suites, editors, readers |
| 🎵 Multimedia | Media players, image editors, audio/video tools |
| 🎮 Games and Utilities | Gaming utilities and helper tools |
| 🛠️ System Utilities | System, cleanup, and monitoring tools |
| 💻 Development and Engineering | IDEs, code editors, developer tools |
| 📦 Other | Other useful applications |
The catalog aims to collect the best: popular, useful, and time-tested programs with minimal duplicates. If you know a worthy candidate, suggest it via Issues. Having a Wikipedia article and a repository with releases on GitHub will be a plus.
If an application hasn’t been added, don’t be discouraged. There may already be a good alternative in the catalog. If you think otherwise, provide arguments — this will help make the right decision.
Each application is described with an INI file in the Apps\<Category>\ folder. After creating it, you can propose a Pull Request or submit a ready-made file.
Key fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
DownloadURL.x86 / DownloadURL.x64 |
Direct download links |
SHA1.x86 / SHA1.x64 |
File checksums |
SizeBytes.x86 / SizeBytes.x64 |
File size in bytes |
HashCheck |
Hash verification (1 - yes, 0 - no) |
SilentParams |
Silent installation parameters, "%PROGRAMS%" is replaced with the selected programs folder |
NoArchiveNoInstaller |
The file is a standalone program (e.g., the link points directly to an exe file) |
ArchiveDesktopShortcuts |
Shortcuts for portable applications. You can specify creation of specific shortcuts in the format <Name>=<Path inside archive to application>, separated by ;, or enable automatic shortcut creation for an exe using * |
StartupShortcut |
If the application needs to create a startup shortcut, you can specify the name of the exe or simply use * for automatic program detection |
ArchiveHasInstaller |
The archive contains an installer (1 - yes) |
ArchiveInstallerName |
Installer name inside the archive |
The remaining parameters can be found in the example.
To automatically calculate file hashes and sizes, use the debug tool. Enable debug mode by setting Debug to 1 in the Config.ini file or by running the program with the -en parameter. Then, in the menu, choose Calculate hashes and URL sizes from config. You can also view the shortened locale name there.
To translate to other languages, create a section with the necessary parameters: [App.Locale.<locale_name>].
Older versions of programs for specific Windows versions can be specified in the corresponding sections: [App.Windows10], [App.Windows8.1], [App.Windows8], [App.Windows7], [App.WindowsVista], and [App.WindowsXP].
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