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.