WinForge – Windows Optimization Toolkit

🌟 WinForge: Forge Your Windows, Effortlessly

Your all-in-one PowerShell wizard for a lean, lightning-fast, and *yours Windows 11. Say goodbye to bloat—hello to bliss. No dev skills required; just pure customization joy.*

💡 Pro Tip: We’re not just tweaking—we’re crafting. Inspired by tinkerers like you, built with love by Mrdarksidetm.

🚀 Quick Install: One Command to Rule Them All

Fire up PowerShell as Administrator and paste this gem. It’ll fetch the latest from GitHub and guide you through the fun.

For the Bold (Direct Raw Script)

irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mrdarksidetm/WinForge/main/src/WinForgeOptionalSetup.ps1 | iex

Policy Hurdle? No Sweat

If scripts are blocked: Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser RemoteSigned

Then rerun the one-liner above. Poof—you’re in business!

Or, Auto-Fetch Latest Release (Fancy Edition)

Copy-paste this powerhouse—it grabs the freshest version dynamically:

$repo = "mrdarksidetm/WinForge"
$file = "WinForgeOptionalSetup.ps1"
$api = "https://api.github.com/repos/$repo/releases/latest"
$dl = (Invoke-RestMethod $api).assets | Where-Object name -eq $file | Select-Object -ExpandProperty browser_download_url
Invoke-WebRequest $dl -OutFile "$env:TEMP\WinForge.ps1"
Start-Process powershell -Verb RunAs -ArgumentList "-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoProfile -File "$env:TEMP\WinForge.ps1""

🎉 Done? Answer Y/N prompts like a choose-your-own-adventure. Defaults to “safe mode” (N) so you stay in control.

🔮 What Does This Wizard Do?

WinForge isn’t a script—it’s your digital blacksmith. Here’s the sparkle:

• 🗑️ Debloat & Optimize: Launches Chris Titus Tech’s WinUtil with a pre-baked preset (drop Winforge-ChristitusConfigs.json beside the script for auto-magic). Strip telemetry, apps, and cruft.
• 🛡️ Edge Exile + Tweaks: Wields WinHance to banish Microsoft Edge (gently) and polish your OS. Think: cleaner UI, smarter defaults.
• 🌐 Internet Glow-Up: Pick your vibe—Adblock 🚫 (AdGuard DNS for ad-free bliss) or Fastest ⏩ (Cloudflare for warp-speed). Auto-configures DNS + DNS-over-HTTPS on Wi-Fi/Ethernet. Privacy? Encrypted. Speed? Unmatched.
• 🔄 Safety Net: Removed Edge? No sweat—silently installs WebView2 Runtime so your apps don’t throw a tantrum.
• 🎨 Terminal Swagger: Winget-installs Oh My Posh and slaps on the sleek “hul10” theme. Restart your shell—watch it glow. Because who doesn’t love a pretty prompt?

All actions log to `````` for your peace of mind. Errors? We capture ‘em structured (JSON/TXT exports) so debugging’s a breeze.

📖 How to Wield the Forge

1. Launch as Admin: Right-click PowerShell > “Run as Administrator.” Paste the one-liner.
2. Choose Your Path: Y/N for each step—debloat? Edge zap? DNS dance? Your call.
3. WinUtil Preset Magic: If you snagged the JSON config, hit “Import” in WinUtil when prompted. Folder opens for easy access.
4. DNS Delight: Adblock for zen, Fastest for zoom. Applies to active adapters; flushes cache for instant wins.
5. WebView2 Whisper: Post-Edge, it installs quietly (or interactively if needed).
6. Theme It Up: Oh My Posh awaits—reload your profile (``````) for the reveal.
7. Relaunch & Revel: Close/reopen Terminal. Voila—your Windows, reimagined.

⚠️ Heads Up: Internet required. Windows 10/11 + PS 5.1+. Group Policy DNS? We’ll warn ya. View detailed workflow →

🛠️ Requirements & Gotchas

• OS: Windows 10/11 (tested on 11 23H2+).
• Privledges: Admin (duh—system tweaks!).
• Net: Active connection for downloads.

Trouble? Check the log or ping me on GitHub Issues. We’re in this together.

🙌 Credits: Standing on Giant Shoulders

• Chris Titus Tech – The debloat deity.
• memstechtips – Edge-slaying sorcery.
• Cloudflare DNS & AdGuard DNS – Speed & shield masters.
• Oh My Posh by JanDeDobbeleer – Theme wizardry.

WinForge: Compiled with ❤️ for the customization crew. Not a dev? Neither am I—just a passionate pixel-pusher.

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🌟 Future Tease: Signed EXE wrapper incoming—stay tuned via Releases. Questions? Open an Issue. Let’s build better Windows, one forge at a time.