Sly's Script Repository

Welcome to Sly's Script Repository! This collection is dedicated to sharing my favorite scripts for both Windows and Linux platforms. It includes a wide range of tools and utilities designed to enhance productivity and automate routine tasks.

Included Languages and Technologies

• AutoHotkey
• Batch
• PowerShell
• Python 3
• Shell / Bash
• Visual Basic / VBS
• Windows Registry
• XML

Supported Operating Systems

The scripts have been tested and confirmed to work on the following operating systems:

• Arch Linux
• Debian 11/12
• Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04

Purpose of This Repository

The goals behind creating and maintaining this repository are:

1. To share my collection of custom scripts with the wider community.
2. To provide a publicly available resource that others might find helpful.
3. To inspire improvements and new ways of thinking about coding tasks, enhancing the efficiency and functionality of the scripts.
4. To offer a centralized location for users to quickly find and utilize the scripts they need.

Featured Scripts and Installations

Linux Build Menu

Access a comprehensive menu of Linux installers with a single command:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://build-menu.optimizethis.net)

Build All GNU Scripts

Compile all GNU scripts simultaneously with this master script:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://build-all-gnu.optimizethis.net)

Build All GitHub Scripts

Automatically build all GitHub project scripts in one go:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://build-all-git.optimizethis.net)

Install GCC Latest Version

Directly source and install the latest GCC versions from the official GitHub repository. Note: Intended for personal/testing use only. Check the top of the script for build results.

• Supported OS: Ubuntu (20.04/22.04/23.04), Debian 11/12, and possibly other Debian-based distros.

curl -LSso build-gcc.sh https://gcc.optimizethis.net
sudo bash build-gcc.sh

Install Latest Clang Release

Automatically finds and installs the latest Clang release from source.

curl -LSso build-clang.sh https://build-clang.optimizethis.net
sudo bash build-clang.sh

Install Latest 7-Zip Version

Installs the most recent static version of 7-Zip suitable for your system's architecture.

curl -LSso 7zip-installer.sh https://7z.optimizethis.net
sudo bash 7zip-installer.sh

Install ImageMagick 7

Source the latest ImageMagick release directly from the official repository. Includes scripts for optimizing JPG images.

• Supported OS: Debian 11/12, Ubuntu 20.04/22.04/23.04, and possibly other Debian-based distros.

curl -LSso build-magick.sh https://imagick.optimizethis.net
sudo bash build-magick.sh

Compile FFmpeg from Source

Compile the latest FFmpeg updates and optionally include the CUDA SDK Toolkit for hardware acceleration.

• With GPL and non-free libraries.
• Supported OS: Debian 11/12, Ubuntu (20.04/22.04/23.04), and possibly other Debian-based distros.

git clone https://github.com/slyfox1186/ffmpeg-build-script.git
cd ffmpeg-build-script || exit 1
sudo bash build-ffmpeg.sh --build --enable-gpl-and-non-free --latest

Install OpenSSL Latest Version

Supports building different OpenSSL versions with various configuration options.

• Supported OS: Debian 11/12, Ubuntu 20.04/22.04/23.04, and possibly other Debian-based distros.

curl -LSso build-openssl.sh https://ossl.optimizethis.net
bash build-openssl.sh
or to set the version
bash build-openssl.sh -v 18.0.6

Install Rust Programming Language

bash <(curl -fsSL https://rust.optimizethis.net)

Install Essential Build Tools: CMake, Ninja, Meson, and Golang

bash <(curl -sSL https://build-tools.optimizethis.net)

Install Aria2 with Enhanced Configurations

Updated to Aria2 version 1.37.0 with increased max connections for improved download speeds.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://aria2.optimizethis.net)

Add Custom Mirrors for /etc/apt/sources.list

Enhance your package manager's efficiency by adding faster, more reliable mirrors.

• Warning: This action will overwrite your existing sources.list file.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://mirrors.optimizethis.net)

Customize Your Shell Environment

Automatically add custom scripts to enhance your shell's functionality. This includes:

• .bashrc
• .bash_aliases
• .bash_functions

Warning: This will replace your existing files with the new versions.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://user-scripts.optimizethis.net)

Install Adobe Fonts System-Wide

Get the latest Adobe Fonts installed on your system for a better visual experience.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://adobe-fonts.optimizethis.net)

Debian Package Downloader

Easily download .deb files for offline installation or backup. Just provide a list of package names, and the script will handle the rest.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://download.optimizethis.net) <pkg_name>

Install Tilix: Advanced Terminal Emulator with Custom Themes

Tilix offers advanced features and customizable themes to enhance your terminal experience.

curl -LSso build-tilix.sh https://tilix.optimizethis.net
sudo bash build-tilix.sh

Install Python 3.12.0

Ensure you have the latest version of Python 3 installed on your system for all your development needs.

bash <(curl -sSL https://python3.optimizethis.net)

Update WSL2 with the Latest Linux Kernel

Keep your Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) updated with the latest kernel enhancements.

curl -LSso build-wsl2-kernel.sh https://wsl.optimizethis.net
sudo bash build-wsl2-kernel.sh

Media Player Installations

Choose from a selection of popular media players and install them with ease.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://players.optimizethis.net)

Enhance GParted with Extra Functionality

Unlock additional filesystem support in GParted, including support for exFAT, btrfs, and more.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://gparted.optimizethis.net)

Contributing

Contributions are always welcome! Whether it's adding new scripts, improving existing ones, or reporting issues, your feedback helps make this repository more valuable for everyone.

Thank you for exploring Sly's Script Repository. Happy scripting!

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