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 "notice": "Data from Open Source Everything (https://opensourceeverything.org), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0: use it freely, credit the site, link to the page, and share changes under the same license. Listings were drafted with AI assistance and are managed by the r/TrueOpenSource moderators; check a project's own page before relying on a fact.",
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   "id": "winutil",
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   "summary": "WinUtil is a free script that runs on Windows and makes many system changes, such as removing built-in apps, adjusting hidden settings, and installing common programs. It is aimed at people who want to set up a fresh Windows computer quickly.",
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