@ -4,21 +4,56 @@ This is a collection of automated installer scripts for "real programmers." The
install various base packages most programmers need, and then specific packages you'll need to work
install various base packages most programmers need, and then specific packages you'll need to work
in the language you choose. The scripts are based on [Chris Titus' Winutil](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil) but redesigned to allow you to run the script as a normal user and becoming admin as needed. If you want more software then check out Chris' very nice script.
in the language you choose. The scripts are based on [Chris Titus' Winutil](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil) but redesigned to allow you to run the script as a normal user and becoming admin as needed. If you want more software then check out Chris' very nice script.
> _UPDATE FOR 2025_ The latest version of these scripts features only WinGet for installation.
> Chocolatey doesn't update their packages often enough and WinGet is officially supported by
> Microsoft. This does mean though that we have to deal with Microsoft employees doing weird things
> with the PATH so please read about `pathfixer.ps1` below.
## How to Use It
## How to Use It
First, you run the `base.ps1` script to get an initial setup of basic things all other languages
First, you run the `base.ps1` script to get an initial setup of basic things all other languages
need. This allows you to then install any other languages very quickly:
need. This allows you to then install any other languages very quickly: