# Atlas-OS/Atlas **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/atlas-os-atlas).** 19,779 stars · 710 forks · Batchfile · gpl-3.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas - Homepage: https://atlasos.net - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/atlas-os-atlas.md ## Topics `ame-wizard` `atlas` `atlasos` `debloat` `fps` `gaming` `latency` `open-source` `opensource` `performance` `privacy` `security` `tweaks` `windows` ## Description Atlas is an operating system customization framework designed to deploy streamlined versions of Windows. It functions as a performance optimization tool that establishes a baseline environment by removing pre-installed software, unnecessary background services, and resource-heavy processes. The project distinguishes itself through a comprehensive suite of automation and configuration tools that modify low-level system registry keys and group policies. These mechanisms allow users to enforce performance-oriented hardware settings, restrict telemetry and data collection, and manage the lifecycle of system daemons to prioritize responsiveness and privacy. The framework provides extensive capabilities for system maintenance, including the management of hardware drivers, power schemes, and recovery features. It also includes specialized configurations to improve gaming performance by adjusting input overlays and resource allocation to reduce latency during intensive tasks. The project is distributed as a collection of scripts and customized installation media, supporting both fresh deployments and incremental updates to existing environments. ## Tags ### Development Tools & Productivity - [Windows Deployment Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/platforms-runtimes-language-services/development-platforms/operating-system-environments/operating-systems/operating-system-deployment-tools/windows-deployment-frameworks.md) — Provides a framework for deploying streamlined, performance-optimized versions of Windows. - [Windows Customization Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/platforms-runtimes-language-services/development-platforms/operating-system-environments/operating-systems/operating-system-deployment-tools/windows-customization-frameworks.md) — Deploys streamlined versions of Windows by removing pre-installed software and unnecessary background services. ### Operating Systems & Systems Programming - [Customized Installation Media](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/system-administration-maintenance/base-image-distributions/customized-installation-media.md) — Enables the deployment of streamlined, bloatware-free operating system environments. - [PowerShell](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/terminal-command-line-environments/shells-scripting/powershell.md) — Uses PowerShell scripts to automate system modifications and service management. - [System Administration and Maintenance](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/system-administration-maintenance.md) — Manages hardware drivers, system recovery features, and routine cleanup tasks to maintain operating system stability. - [System Services](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/system-administration-maintenance/system-services.md) — Provides controls to toggle background services for improved system responsiveness. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/getting-started/post-installation/atlas-folder/general-configuration/)) - [Hardware Drivers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/hardware-interfacing-drivers/hardware-drivers.md) — Provides tools to inject and update hardware-specific drivers for optimal system communication. - [Driver Update Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/hardware-interfacing-drivers/hardware-drivers/driver-update-managers.md) — Allows switching between automatic and manual driver update modes. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/getting-started/post-installation/atlas-folder/general-configuration/)) - [System Recovery Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/system-administration-maintenance/system-recovery-utilities.md) — Manages system recovery features like restore points and hibernation settings. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/getting-started/post-installation/atlas-folder/general-configuration/)) ### System Administration & Monitoring - [Performance Optimization Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/performance-optimization-tools.md) — Adjusts low-level system settings and background services to maximize hardware performance and responsiveness for demanding tasks. - [Resource Optimization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/resource-optimization.md) — Provides specialized configurations and resource allocation adjustments to improve gaming performance and reduce input latency. - [Windows Environment Configuration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/system-configuration-utilities/windows-environment-configuration.md) — Provides scripts and configuration tools for managing hardware drivers, power schemes, and system recovery on Windows environments. - [System Efficiency Optimizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/system-efficiency-optimizers.md) — Optimizes system responsiveness by managing background resource allocation. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net)) - [System Registry Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/system-registry-managers.md) — Manipulates system registry keys to enforce performance-oriented hardware and software configurations. - [Background Process Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/background-process-management.md) — Manages background processes to reduce resource consumption and minimize distractions. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/getting-started/post-installation/atlas-folder/general-configuration/)) - [Background Service Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/background-service-managers.md) — Manages the lifecycle and execution state of background system daemons and processes. - [System Maintenance Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/system-maintenance-utilities.md) — Executes maintenance utilities to perform routine cleanup and manage system configuration. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/post-install/)) ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [Custom Installation Sources](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/distribution-packaging/custom-installation-sources.md) — Supports fresh deployments of customized operating system images. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/getting-started/)) - [Configuration and Policy Enforcement](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/infrastructure/configuration-policy-enforcement.md) — Enforces group policies to restrict telemetry and prevent unauthorized data transmission. - [Hardware Optimization Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/hardware-optimization-utilities.md) — Tunes firmware and memory profiles to optimize hardware performance. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/post-install/)) - [Version Upgrades](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/version-upgrades.md) — Applies incremental updates to maintain system compatibility and security. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/getting-started/)) ### Security & Cryptography - [Privacy Hardening Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/privacy-hardening-tools.md) — Restricts telemetry and data collection services within the operating system to increase user privacy and limit external data sharing. - [Telemetry and Privacy](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/privacy-data-protection/telemetry-and-privacy.md) — Hardens system privacy by restricting telemetry and data collection services. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net)) ### Web Development - [Gaming Performance Optimizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/browser-compatibility-configurations/gaming-performance-optimizers.md) — Adjusts system settings and overlays to enhance gaming performance and reduce latency. ([source](https://docs.atlasos.net/getting-started/post-installation/atlas-folder/general-configuration/))