https://github.com/elirancv/whmanager
WHManager (Windows Host Manager) - A modern, web-based Windows application management system that provides a streamlined, Ninite-like experience powered by winget. Simplify Windows software installation and updates through an intuitive interface while leveraging the official Windows Package Manager.
https://github.com/elirancv/whmanager
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WHManager (Windows Host Manager) - A modern, web-based Windows application management system that provides a streamlined, Ninite-like experience powered by winget. Simplify Windows software installation and updates through an intuitive interface while leveraging the official Windows Package Manager.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/elirancv/whmanager
- Owner: elirancv
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-04-17T13:21:28.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-04-17T16:50:59.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-25T15:08:25.821Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: automation, desktop-app, ninite-alternative, package-manager, software-installation, system-management, web-app, windows, windows-package-manager, winget
- Language: HTML
- Homepage:
- Size: 1.83 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: docs/CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# WHManager
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A modern, web-based Windows application management system that provides a Ninite-like experience using winget.
[Features](#features) • [Installation](#installation) • [Usage](#usage) • [Screenshots](#screenshots) • [Development](#development)
## 📸 Screenshots
Main Interface - Browse and select applications to install
Installation Progress - Track installation status in real-time
## ✨ Features
- 🚀 Beautiful web interface for application management
- 📦 Automated installation using winget
- 🗂️ Categorized software management
- 🔄 Hotfix capabilities for system updates
- 📝 Detailed installation logging
- ⚡ Fast and efficient installation process
- 🔒 Administrative privilege management
- 📊 Installation status tracking
## 📑 Categories
- Essential Software
- Monitoring Tools
- Security & VPN
- Media & Music
- Development & Command-Line
- AI Tools
- File Management & System
- Communication
- Dependencies
## ⚙️ Requirements
- Windows 10/11
- winget (Windows Package Manager)
- Administrative privileges
- Modern web browser
- Python 3.x (for running the local server)
## 🚀 Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/elirancv/WHManager.git
cd WHManager
```
2. Run the hotfix script to ensure winget is properly installed:
```powershell
.\hotfix\Install-WinGet.ps1
```
3. Start the local web server:
```bash
cd src/web
python server.py
```
4. Open your web browser and navigate to:
```
http://localhost:8000/index.html
```
## 💻 Usage
1. Launch WHManager through the web interface at `http://localhost:8000/index.html`
2. Browse through the categorized applications
3. Select the applications you want to install
4. Click "Install" to begin the installation process
5. Monitor the installation progress through the interface
## 🛠️ Customizing Apps
You can customize the list of available applications by modifying the `@apps_config.json` file in the `src/web` directory. The configuration file uses a simple JSON structure:
```json
{
"categories": [
{
"name": "Category Name",
"icon": "fas fa-icon-name",
"apps": [
{
"id": "Publisher.AppName",
"name": "Display Name",
"description": "App description"
}
]
}
]
}
```
Each app entry requires:
- `id`: The winget package identifier (e.g., "Microsoft.VisualStudioCode")
- `name`: Display name shown in the interface
- `description`: Brief description of the application
You can add new categories or modify existing ones to suit your needs. The changes will be reflected in the web interface after restarting the server.
## 👩💻 Development
### Running the Development Server
1. Navigate to the web directory:
```bash
cd src/web
```
2. Start the development server:
```bash
python server.py
```
3. Access the application at `http://localhost:8000/index.html`
### Running Tests
```bash
python -m pytest tests/
```
## 📁 Project Structure
```
WHManager/
├── docs/ # Documentation
│ └── screenshots/ # Application screenshots
├── hotfix/ # System update scripts
├── src/ # Source code
│ ├── web/ # Web interface files
│ │ ├── index.html
│ │ ├── apps_manager.html
│ │ ├── apps_config.json
│ │ └── server.py
│ └── scripts/ # Installation scripts
├── config/ # Configuration files
├── tests/ # Test files
└── README.md # Project documentation
```
## 🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request. See our [Contributing Guidelines](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.
## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## 🙏 Acknowledgments
- Inspired by Ninite
- Built with winget
- Modern web technologies
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