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Automated Development Environment Setup

This script automates the process of setting up a complete development environment on a fresh Windows machine. It installs a curated list of essential development tools, runtimes, and applications, saving you the time and effort of manually installing everything.

Features

  • One-click setup: Run a single script to install everything.
  • Comprehensive toolset: Installs a wide range of development tools, from code editors and compilers to browsers and communication apps.
  • Silent installation: Most applications are installed silently in the background, without requiring any user interaction.
  • Interactive updates: The script checks for existing installations and prompts you to update if a new version is available.
  • Modern and minimal UI: The script provides a clean and modern interface in your terminal, with clear status messages and loading animations.

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 or 11.
  • An internet connection.

How to Use

Download the file's or if you have git install then do 👇

  1. git clone https://github.com/sjanaX01/WinDev-Setup.git
cd WinDev-Setup
  2. Open a command prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
  3. Run the following command: 
    install.bat
  4. Sit back and relax while the script sets up your development environment.

What it Installs

The script installs the following software:

Core Compilers and Runtimes

  • MSYS2 (for C/C++ compiler)
  • Oracle JDK 25 (for Java)
  • Python 3.12
  • Node.js

Development Tools

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Git
  • Docker Desktop
  • Postman
  • Windows Terminal
  • PowerToys
  • 7-Zip

Browsers

  • Google Chrome
  • Brave Browser

Communication and Productivity

  • Discord
  • Slack
  • Notion
  • WhatsApp
  • Telegram Desktop

Other Tools

  • VirtualBox
  • Claude Desktop
  • OBS Studio
  • VLC media player

NPM Packages (globally installed)

A wide range of npm packages for web development, including:

  • AI & Code Generation: Gemini CLI, OpenAI CLI
  • Frameworks: React, Next.js, Vue, Angular
  • Development Servers: Nodemon, Live Server, HTTP Server
  • Code Quality: ESLint, Prettier, JSHint
  • Build Tools: Webpack, Vite, Parcel, Rollup
  • Package Management: Yarn, PNPM
  • Testing: Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright
  • And many more...

Notes

  • This script needs to be run with administrator privileges to be able to install software and modify system environment variables.
  • The script will install MSYS2 to C:\msys64 and Oracle JDK to C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-25.
  • Some installations might take a while to complete. Please be patient.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make this project even better! If you have a favorite development tool or package that you think should be included, please feel free to contribute.

You can contribute by:

  1. Forking the repository.
  2. Adding your desired packages or features to the setup_dev_env.py script.
  3. Creating a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

Alternatively, you can open an issue to suggest new packages or discuss potential improvements.