CONTRIBUTING.md

Contributing to WinOptimizer

First off, thank you for considering contributing to WinOptimizer! It's people like you that make WinOptimizer a great tool for everyone.

How Can I Contribute?

🛠️ Adding New Modules

1. Define a new function in WinOptimizer.ps1 using the naming convention Invoke-YourModuleName.
2. Add a menu entry in Show-Menu.
3. Add a switch case in the main loop to call your function.

👤 Adding New Profiles

Profiles are stored in config.json. To add a new profile:

1. Add a new object under "Profiles".
2. Define its "Description", "Bloatware" list, and "DevApps" list.

🐛 Reporting Bugs

Use the GitHub Issue Tracker and fill out the provided template.

Style Guide

• Use Write-OutputColor for UI consistency.
• Always include a Write-Log entry for any system change.
• Respect the $DryRun flag in every module.
• Use Try/Catch blocks for registry/file operations.

Pull Request Process

1. Create a branch for your feature.
2. Ensure your code is formatted correctly.
3. Update the README.md if you added a new feature.
4. Submit your PR!