WinMate Install many Windows apps with one script

AI Tools 9

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ClaudeAnthropic's Claude desktop app for writing, analysis, coding and research.Details
ChatGPTOpenAI's official ChatGPT desktop app with a quick-access shortcut.Details
Claude CodeAnthropic's agentic coding tool that works in your terminal and codebase.Details
OllamaRun large language models like Llama, Gemma and Mistral locally.Details
LM StudioDiscover, download and chat with local LLMs through a friendly interface.Details
JanOpen-source ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% offline on your PC.Details
MstyFriendly app to chat with local and online AI models side by side.Details
PerplexityAI-powered answer engine that cites its sources.Details
GPT4AllRun private, local AI chatbots on everyday hardware.Details

Runtimes & Dependencies 9

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Visual C++ Redistributables (2005–2022)All Microsoft Visual C++ runtimes (2005–2022, x86 and x64) that many games and programs need.Details
.NET Desktop Runtime (8 & 10).NET 8 and .NET 10 Windows Desktop Runtimes required by many modern Windows apps.Details
.NET Framework 4.8.1.NET Framework 4.8.1 developer pack for older .NET applications.Details
DirectX End-User RuntimeLegacy DirectX 9–11 components (D3DX, XAudio, XInput) needed by many older games.Details
Microsoft Edge WebView2 RuntimeRuntime used by many apps to display web content (preinstalled on Windows 11).Details
Java Runtime (Temurin 25 JRE)Java runtime (Eclipse Temurin 25 LTS) to run Java programs like Minecraft mods or tools.Details
Vulkan RuntimeVulkan graphics runtime and loader for games and emulators.Details
OpenALOpenAL audio runtime required by some older games.Details
XNA Framework RedistributableXNA Framework 4.0 runtime needed by some indie games like Terraria and Stardew Valley (older versions).Details

Self-Hosting & Backup 7

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Jellyfin ServerFree, open-source media server for movies, shows and music without accounts or tracking.Details
Plex Media ServerTurn your PC into a media server and stream your library to every device.Details
cloudflaredCloudflare Tunnel client to expose local services securely without port forwarding.Details
resticFast, secure command-line backup tool with deduplication.Details
KopiaUIFast, encrypted and deduplicated backups with a simple desktop UI.Details
Veeam Agent for Windows (Free)Free image-based backup of your whole PC with bare-metal recovery.Details
DuplicatiEncrypted, incremental backups to cloud storage, NAS or external drives.Details

Virtualization 3

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VirtualBoxFree open-source virtualization to run other operating systems in VMs.Details
QEMUOpen-source machine emulator and virtualizer.Details
VagrantTool to build and manage reproducible virtual development environments.Details

Windows Customization 8

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WindhawkMod platform to customize Windows: taskbar, Start menu, Explorer and more.Details
TranslucentTBMakes the Windows taskbar transparent or blurred.Details
RainmeterDesktop customization with skins for system stats, clocks and widgets.Details
O&O ShutUp10++Free tool to disable Windows telemetry and privacy-invasive settings.Details
Lively WallpaperAnimated and interactive live wallpapers for your desktop.Details
Nilesoft ShellReplace and customize the Windows 11 right-click context menu.Details
StartAllBackRestores the classic Windows 10/7 taskbar and Start menu on Windows 11 (paid, free trial).Details
ExplorerPatcherBrings back the Windows 10 taskbar, Start menu and Explorer on Windows 11.Details