Registry Keys for Open-Source Applications on Windows
This repository collects Windows registry keys created by various open-source applications to help system administrators, power users, and automation developers streamline installation, configuration, and scripting.
📦 Purpose
Quickly identify registry keys created during app installation
Help automate software deployment
Enable post-install configuration
Offer a community-driven knowledge base
✅ Structure
. ├── windows/ │ ├── 7zip.md │ ├── git.md │ ├── vlc.md │ └── vscode.md (placeholder) ├── CONTRIBUTING.md ├── LICENSE └── README.md
🧪 Verified Programs
Below is the initial list of applications with documented registry keys. More will be added over time.
- 7-Zip
- Git for Windows
- VLC Media Player
- Visual Studio Code (placeholder)
The following applications are planned to be added:
- GIMP
- Notepad++
- Audacity
- FileZilla
- Inkscape
- KeePass
📄 Template Format
Please see the CONTRIBUTING.md file for the template to use when adding a new application.
🤝 Contributing
Please refer to CONTRIBUTING.md for how to submit registry dumps or templates. Use export scripts provided in tools/ to capture registry changes.
📜 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.