https://github.com/kleeedolinux/kleestores
A minimal, modern GUI for Chocolatey – browse, install, and manage packages without touching the terminal. Built with WPF, powered by a custom API.
https://github.com/kleeedolinux/kleestores
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A minimal, modern GUI for Chocolatey – browse, install, and manage packages without touching the terminal. Built with WPF, powered by a custom API.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kleeedolinux/kleestores
- Owner: kleeedolinux
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-05-21T23:48:11.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-22T17:37:43.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-08-16T09:13:47.244Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: alternative, api, appstore, brasil, brazil, chocolatey, csharp, kleestore, microsoft, ms-store, store, windows, windows-debloat, wpf
- Language: C#
- Homepage:
- Size: 152 KB
- Stars: 14
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- License: LICENSE
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Security: SECURITY.md
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README
# KleeStore
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KleeStore: Browsing Chocolatey Packages
KleeStore: Package Details and Installation
Let's cut the crap. Managing software on Windows can be a drag. You've got installers from a dozen different places, half of them trying to sneak in extra junk. Then there's Chocolatey – a godsend for us command-line warriors, taming the chaos one `choco install` at a time. But let's face it, not everyone wants to live in a terminal.
That's where KleeStore, this C# incarnation, barges in. This isn't some corporate, sanitized app store. This is **my personal project, a lean MVP (Minimum Viable Product)**, built because I wanted a slick, no-nonsense GUI for Chocolatey. Something that gets the job done without the usual Windows song and dance.
The mission? Simple. Take the raw power of Chocolatey and give it a face. A clean, modern interface that lets you browse, search, install, and ditch Chocolatey packages without ever *needing* to type `choco -y`. It's about making Chocolatey accessible, maybe even a little bit fun.
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Found KleeStore useful? Don't forget to star the repository!
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## Why This KleeStore? Why Bother?
Look, if you're already a Choco-pro, you might not *need* this. But if you've ever wished Chocolatey had a decent GUI, or if you're trying to get less terminal-savvy friends onto the Choco-train, then KleeStore might just be your new best mate. I'm building this to **cut through the noise**, offering a straightforward way to tap into Chocolatey's massive software arsenal. It's about **easy discovery** of useful apps and **centralized control** over what Chocolatey has put on your system. This C# version is my current weapon of choice for this fight – an MVP, sure, but it packs the essentials to make your package management life a bit less of a grind.
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## What This C# Rebel Can Do (The Core Features)
KleeStore, in its current C# form, isn't trying to be everything to everyone. It's focused. You can **cruise through the Chocolatey community's package ocean**, or if you know what you're after, the **search bar will hunt it down**. Each package shows you the vital stats: version, what the heck it does (description), and sometimes how many other brave souls have downloaded it.
When you're ready to pull the trigger, **installing and uninstalling are just a click away**. No cryptic commands, no second-guessing. And to see the army of apps Chocolatey is already commanding on your rig, there's a dedicated **"Installed Packages" view**. Behind the scenes, KleeStore talks to the KleeStore API to **keep its package list fresh**, and it's smart enough to **cache package data and images** so it doesn't have to fetch everything, every single time. The UI itself? I'm aiming for **clean and modern**, built with WPF, something that doesn't look like it crawled out of Windows XP.
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## The Bare Necessities (System Requirements)
To get KleeStore to join your rebellion, you'll need:
* **Windows 10 or a newer model.**
* The **.NET 7.0 Runtime** (or newer, if I've bumped the target).
* **Chocolatey itself.** If you're a Choco-virgin, KleeStore will try to hold your hand through the installation.
* **Admin rights.** Chocolatey needs to be the boss to install or rip out software. KleeStore will bug you (or Windows UAC will) when it's time to escalate.
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## Get It On Your Machine (Installation)
Ready to give it a whirl?
1. Snag the latest ZIP package from the [**Releases**](https://github.com/kleeedolinux/kleestores/releases) page right here on GitHub.
2. Unzip that bad boy into any folder you damn well please.
3. Fire up `KleeStore.exe`.
If KleeStore sniffs out that Chocolatey is missing in action on your system, it'll offer to help get it installed. No excuses.
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## For the Code Slingers (Building from Source)
Want to peek under the hood or tinker with the C# guts?
**You'll need:**
* **Visual Studio 2022** (or your .NET IDE of choice that can handle it).
* The **.NET 7.0 SDK** (or whatever the project's currently targeting).
**How to wrestle it into submission:**
1. Clone this repo:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/kleeedolinux/kleestores.git
```
2. Crack open the `KleeStore.csproj` (or `KleeStore.sln`) in Visual Studio.
3. Tell Visual Studio to build the damn thing (Ctrl+Shift+B usually does the trick).
4. Hit F5 and watch it (hopefully) spring to life.
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## Making KleeStore Dance (Usage)
It's not rocket science.
The **"Browse" tab** is your gateway to Choco-land. Scroll, search, explore. Pagination at the bottom stops your scroll wheel from crying. Found something you want? Smash that **"Install" button**. KleeStore will handle the admin prompts.
Got regrets? Or just cleaning house? The **"Installed" tab** shows your current Choco-managed hoard. The **"Uninstall" button** is your friend there.
Want the freshest list of what's out there? The **"Refresh" button** pings the KleeStore API. Your "Installed" list also usually updates to show what's *really* on your machine.
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## The Fine Print (License)
This whole shebang is under the **MIT License**. Go read the `LICENSE` file if you care about the legal mumbo-jumbo. Basically, use it, break it, fix it – just don't sue me.
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## Hat Tips & Tools of the Trade
This project stands on the shoulders of giants (and some handy libraries):
* **[Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/):** The undisputed king. KleeStore is just its humble servant.
* **[KleeStore API](https://kleestoreapi.vercel.app/):** The backend that powers the package discovery and metadata.
* **[WPF](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/desktop/wpf/):** For crafting a modern, responsive UI that doesn't suck.
* **[System.Text.Json](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.text.json):** For parsing API responses without breaking a sweat.
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**KleeStore (C# Edition): My shot at making Chocolatey a bit more rock 'n' roll for the GUI crowd. Give it a spin. Maybe you'll dig it.**