Winpilot (Bloatynosy) 3.2

Important note: Bloatynosy will soon become Winpilot. Check out 3.0.0 for more details

Launching Winpilot app - the sleek evolution from Bloatynosy! Featuring the personal Windows AI-like Copilot assistant, with a nod to nostalgia - Clippy from @Microsoft! 🚀 https://t.co/LrKCWINsLl#Winpilot #Bloatynosy #AI #Assistant #Clippy #Windows11 #Copilot pic.twitter.com/z2rA4y9rW3

— Belim (@builtbybel) March 18, 2024

Changelog

Back to Basics:

• Revamped Menu Navigation for Enhanced Overview of Core Features (Check out the intro clip for a sneak peek). The main menus are structured similarly to Bloatynosy, with a primary focus on Privacy, Gaming, System, and Debloating functions for quick access.
• The Decrapify plugin has been enhanced with a highly intelligent Bloatware search, and the button for automatic search is now labeled AI-Driven Search. Please note that these features may bring surprises, but in the first step, nothing will be removed, only the detected items will be displayed. In addition to the auto-search/removal, you can still manually mark and remove bloatware as before.
• Improved Windows 10 Support

AI.Bloatware.removal.mp4

Winpilot (Bloatynosy) 3.1

Important note: Bloatynosy will soon become Winpilot. Check out 3.0.0 for more details

Launching Winpilot app - the sleek evolution from Bloatynosy! Featuring the personal Windows AI-like Copilot assistant, with a nod to nostalgia - Clippy from @Microsoft! 🚀 https://t.co/LrKCWINsLl#Winpilot #Bloatynosy #AI #Assistant #Clippy #Windows11 #Copilot pic.twitter.com/z2rA4y9rW3

— Belim (@builtbybel) March 18, 2024

Changelog

• Deepening integration of the debloating plugin "Decrapify" into Winpilot for improved functionality.
• Optimized DPI scaling and improved UI responsiveness.
• Added new skills such as removing the new Outlook app for all users (Besides Zac Bowden, I'm also not vibing with the new Outlook app) and switching to the classic Mail and Calendar app. To achieve this function, all it takes is a chatbox query for 'outlook'.
• UI has been jazzed up a bit with a logo in the header and a temporary subheader 'Bloatynosy.'
• Numerous internal code enhancements.

I had to deal with some issues from Microsoft, particularly with false positives from Windows Defender. But it should be all sorted out now. I'm still considering whether I should give it another shot and bring the app to the Microsoft Store. Unfortunately, Bloatynosy didn't survive in the store for long back then. Maybe it was just the funky app name holding us back back then, who knows!😄

Info

The app supports localizations. I've given the app a German translation. To activate it, go to the chat field and request "German" or "translate"

Winpilot (Bloatynosy) 3.0.5

Important note: Bloatynosy will soon become Winpilot. Check out 3.0.0 for more details

Launching Winpilot app - the sleek evolution from Bloatynosy! Featuring the personal Windows AI-like Copilot assistant, with a nod to nostalgia - Clippy from @Microsoft! 🚀 https://t.co/LrKCWINsLl#Winpilot #Bloatynosy #AI #Assistant #Clippy #Windows11 #Copilot pic.twitter.com/z2rA4y9rW3

— Belim (@builtbybel) March 18, 2024

Changelog

• The CoTweaker plugin is leveling up and bringing back almost all the old Bloatynosy privacy and system settings in a sleek, optimized form. I've taken note of your feedback #145 There's a lot more coming in the future
  For a better understanding for the old Bloatynosy users: The "CoTweaker" plugin basically replaces the core functionality of Bloatynosy, and the "Decrapify" plugin replaces its debloater. On top of that, you'll get continuous help and tips from Clippy, who also manages command processing. Some old Bloatynosy settings can be translated directly through the "AI" chatbox for quick adjustments, like taskbar alignment or widget deactivation, etc.
• UI optimized. Search field is located in the bottom area. Clippy occasionally changes his character and appearance
• Bloatware search optimized for the Decrapifiy plugin
• Prepared first steps for localizations
• The app update search has now been enabled
• Support for external scripts optimized. A search query for "plugin" will yield results for the supported external scripts

I had to deal with some issues from Microsoft, particularly with false positives from Windows Defender. But it should be all sorted out now. I'm still considering whether I should give it another shot and bring the app to the Microsoft Store. Unfortunately, Bloatynosy didn't survive in the store for long back then. Maybe it was just the funky app name holding us back back then, who knows!😄

Info

The app supports localizations. I've given the app a German translation. To activate it, go to the chat field and request "German" or "translate"

Winpilot (Bloatynosy) 3.0.0

Important note: Bloatynosy will soon become Winpilot. More infos here

Winpilot will pick up where Bloatynosy left off. The plan was originally just to rename the AI version, but this time we'll do it right and completely turn our backs on Bloatynosy. I've been playing around with a few names over the past few weeks, which are now making their way into Winpilot as plugins, such as CoTweaker and ClippySupreme, which also doubles as the main assistant in the Winpilot app designed as a chatbot. I might also introduce some classic Bloatynosy functions natively as "plugins". Otherwise, the new Winpilot app is largely based on a hybrid web basis.

I had already made the decision to rename Bloatynosy months ago. Even from the professional environment, I received frequent requests to give this app a decent name so that it could be used in the business field without any awkwardness. Additionally, I was often reminded by people in my personal circle to do so.

Here are the individual plugins briefly explained:

• CoTweaker: It enhances Windows privacy settings and optimizes system and gaming configurations.
• Decrapify: It removes unwanted apps and also handles advanced debloating.
• WingetUI: It offers some essential base apps for download. Additionally, I recommend checking out the excellent full version of WingetUI by marticliment.
• Copilotless: It searches for AI/Copilot features in Windows and allows you to remove them. Please follow the instructions provided.
• ClippySupreme: This is the assistant you'll consistently see in the app, monitoring various areas of the system. It can also provide simple tips. Just keep clicking on the plugin to access them.

This version has been completely rebuilt internally and brings dozens of improvements under the hood, which are not detailed in a changelog.

Thanks for your understanding, and sorry for the back and forth, but as they say, naming things is one of the hardest parts of programming!

The file you are now downloading here already operates under the new name Winpilot. I will also rename the GitHub repository soon.

BloatynosyAI - 2.2

Codebase updated and the chatbot assistant in Bloatynosy called "Ava" has been replaced by @microsoft Clippy (from my fun app ClippySupreme). While you're working with BloatynosyAI, Clippy will now support you. He's a bit cheekier and more aggressive than Ava, but that's just how it is after all the stuff Microsoft messed up ;)

It's been quite a challenge to pull off a name change. The plan was to rebrand BloatynosyAI to CoTweaker. I've received countless emails pleading not to ditch the BloatynosyAI UI in favor of CoTweaker, so I've decided to keep both running simultaneously. We might never fully shake off Bloatynosy(AI)...

BloatynosyAI 2.1.82

Added a fresh action to scan the system for Copilot AI features.
Simply trigger a search for 'AI' to activate it. Turning off these functions is controlled through the same query.

New actions have also been learned, such as emptying the recyle bin.

BloatynosyAI 2.1.60 - (Out of Pre!)

This build brings better detection of preinstalled @microsoft apps, especially regarding newcomers like DevHome. Even as a developer, I don't use this app, and if I want to use it, then I'll damn well download it myself. This stuff shouldn't be forced on us! Some of these preinstalled apps will now receive the label "Microsoft's New Preinstall Sh*t" on the Pinned apps wall.

This section operates akin to the Windows 11 Start menu, showcasing installed apps, but here, removal is as simple as a single click.

BloatynosyAI 2.1 Out of Preview!

You might have noticed that Bloatynosy has evolved into BloatynosyAI. This is due to the current Windows 11 environment and the ongoing AI integration by Microsoft into the operating system.

Last week, the preview of BloatynosyAI was released, and today, we're already able to leave the preview channel.
In this final version, the UI along with its core has been further optimized. To make navigation easier, I've aligned the UI with the Windows 11 Start menu. However, most of the action takes place in the text input field , similar to what we see in the Windows Search or @microsoft Copilot. Additionally, support for Albacore's ViVe Tool has been integrated into this version. Popular feature configurations will also be included in BloatynosyAI.

How does it work?
The three central modules (Privacy, Bloatware Uninstaller, and App Installer) that we know from Bloatynosy are presented directly on the homepage. Plugins can be accessed, for example, via the keyword "Plugin", "#AI" or "Copilot" to remove AI in Windows 11/10. Additionally, many other Windows functions can be accessed and controlled through the search bar. Just give it a try with some queries or keywords.

Oh, and if you still don't like the name, feel free to call the app CoMachina. _I'm still pondering transforming the app into CoMachina. Stay tuned, there might be something coming up soon 😬...

Just FYI! The app still rocks even if you don't have MSEdge installed! (Though I can't fathom why anyone would ditch the browser entirely). In the rare event the app doesn't kick off, just snag the WebView2 Evergreen Bootstrapper to get things rolling (download it here: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2?form=MA13LH)

Try out the new version and provide feedback in the discussions.

BloatynosyAI 2.0 (Build 100 Preview)

Today, BloatynosyAI enters a new era with the first preview version of version 2.0.
This marks a major release with a hybrid web app foundation.

This version will be given the additional identifier "AI" by me and will now be called BloatynosyAI to emphasize the new Windows character. In addition to the ability to remove AI features in Windows, it also underscores the intelligent approach of the app itself. This version works now on Windows 10 and also supports localizations. If you want to translate the app, feel free to join the discussion here.

All modules have been translated and are also available in BloatynosyAI. Some are in a slightly streamlined form, while others are more powerful and extensible.

How does it work?
The three central modules (Privacy, Bloatware Uninstaller, and App Installer) that we know from Bloatynosy are presented directly on the homepage. Plugins can be accessed, for example, via the keyword "Plugin", "#AI" or "Copilot" to remove AI in Windows 11/10. Additionally, many other Windows functions can be accessed and controlled through the search bar. Just give it a try with some queries or keywords.

Try out the new version and provide feedback in the discussions.

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Language Files

Language files are already available. A German language file can be directly and live installed via the user interface. To do this, simply search for "translate" and/or "German" in the search/chat box and execute. Language files, including the French one attached, can also be manually installed. Simply download the .zip file and unpack it into the "app" directory of BloatynosyAI (allowing existing files to be overwritten). In the future, additional language files will be installable by default via the search box.

Bloatynosy 1.5.0

Functional tests and adjustments are currently being conducted. This will allow certain components to be integrated into some of my upcoming apps.