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ravendevteam/talon

Windows the way you want it, in 2 clicks. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/ravendevteam/talon · homepage · Python · BSD-3-Clause (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

81/100

  • Activity 94
  • Release rhythm 87
  • Longevity 41
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 4.5
  • age_days: 584
  • days_rel: 89
  • days_push: 38
  • n_releases_24m: 17

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1946 stars · 76 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

Talon is a free, open-source Windows debloating and optimization tool that removes bloatware, telemetry, ads, and unwanted features from Windows 10/11 in a couple of clicks. It can be run via a one-line PowerShell command, a standalone executable, or built from Python source.

Use cases

  • debloat windows 11
  • remove bloatware from windows
  • disable windows telemetry and ads
  • optimize windows performance without reinstalling
  • strip preinstalled apps from a fresh windows install
  • prepare refurbished windows machines for resale

When to choose

  • you want a simple, privacy-respecting debloater for Windows 10/11
  • you prefer a one-line PowerShell install with cryptographic verification
  • you want a free open-source alternative to paid debloating tools

When to avoid

  • you need a GUI-driven, granular per-setting tweak tool with community contributions
  • you run Linux, macOS, or non-Windows systems
  • you require commercial-use licensing without purchasing the paid tier

Facets

application · maturity active

configuration-management developer-tools cli windows privacy self-hosted windows cli windows-debloat windows-11 system-optimization powershell telemetry-removal automation

2 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
ravendevteam/talonmain81

For agents

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