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20,514BatchfileAudience · generalComplexity · 3/5LicenseSetup · moderate

tl;dr

Open-source project that applies a transparent configuration script to an existing Windows installation to improve performance, reduce telemetry, and remove bloatware without redistributing a modified Windows image.

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  root((AtlasOS))
    What it does
      Removes telemetry
      Boosts performance
      Removes bloatware
    How it works
      AME Wizard
      Atlas Playbook
    Security options
      Windows Defender toggle
      UAC toggle
      CPU mitigations
    Audience
      Windows users
      Privacy focused
      Gamers

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Apply the Atlas Playbook to a fresh Windows install to strip telemetry and improve system responsiveness.

VIBE 2

Remove pre-installed Windows apps and ads while keeping them reinstallable through Windows settings.

VIBE 3

Toggle security features like Windows Defender or CPU mitigations with clear explanations of each tradeoff.

what's the stack?

BatchfileAME WizardWindowsPowerShell

how it stacks up fr

atlas-os/atlasflowseal/zapret-discord-youtuberealpython/python-guide
Stars20,51427,46029,607
LanguageBatchfileBatchfileBatchfile
Setup difficultymoderatemoderateeasy
Complexity3/53/51/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · moderate time til it works · 1h+

Requires downloading AME Wizard separately and running it with the Atlas Playbook on an existing Windows installation.

Free to use, modify, and distribute under GPLv3, but any modifications you distribute must also be released under the same license.

in plain english

AtlasOS, or Atlas, is an open-source project that modifies Windows to improve performance, privacy, and usability. Rather than distributing a custom Windows disk image, Atlas works by using a tool called AME Wizard with a Playbook, a transparent, script-like configuration file, that applies a series of changes to an existing Windows installation. This approach makes the modifications easier to audit than traditional custom Windows ISOs. On the privacy side, Atlas removes the majority of telemetry embedded within Windows and applies group policies to minimize data collection. For performance, it implements changes to improve Windows responsiveness without breaking essential features, and explicitly avoids tweaks that only produce a placebo effect. On the usability side, it removes commonly unneeded applications (which remain reinstallable), adjusts interface settings, and disables advertisements. Atlas takes a different approach to security compared to many Windows modification projects: rather than stripping all security features by default, it lets users make informed choices. Optional features like Windows Defender, SmartScreen, Windows Update, User Account Control, and CPU mitigations can each be toggled with an explanation of the pros and cons of each setting. The project complies with Microsoft Windows Usage Terms because it does not redistribute a modified Windows ISO or alter Windows activation. The Atlas Playbook is licensed under GPLv3. Documentation and installation instructions are available at docs.atlasos.net.

prompts (copy fr)

prompt 1
Walk me through applying the AtlasOS Playbook on Windows 11 step by step, starting from downloading AME Wizard.
prompt 2
Which AtlasOS optional features should I enable if I want maximum gaming performance while keeping some security?
prompt 3
I applied AtlasOS but Windows Update is now disabled, how do I safely re-enable it through the Playbook options?
prompt 4
Help me understand what group policies AtlasOS applies to reduce data collection and whether any break common apps.

Frequently asked questions

what is atlas fr?

Open-source project that applies a transparent configuration script to an existing Windows installation to improve performance, reduce telemetry, and remove bloatware without redistributing a modified Windows image.

What language is atlas written in?

Mainly Batchfile. The stack also includes Batchfile, AME Wizard, Windows.

What license does atlas use?

Free to use, modify, and distribute under GPLv3, but any modifications you distribute must also be released under the same license.

How hard is atlas to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is atlas for?

Mainly general.

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