ZorinOS Optimizer

A modern, lightweight optimization and app-setup tool for Zorin OS. One-click installs, safe optimizations, and clear controls for beginners and power users.

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✨ Highlights

• App Installer with APT/Flatpak
  • Install Selected • Update Selected • Update All • Uninstall Selected
  • Presets for quick setups (Developer, Gamer, Creative, Minimalist)
  • Status badges: Installed / Not installed
• Manage Installed Apps
  • Scan all installed Flatpaks and APT packages
  • Bulk Update/Uninstall selected
• Optimize System
  • Cleanup (apt autoremove/autoclean, flatpak uninstall --unused)
  • Toggle GNOME animations, manage startup apps
  • Power profile switch (balanced/power-saver/performance), Swapfile, ZRAM
• Customize Look
  • Light/Dark theme, install icon pack (.tar.xz), rounded corners (user CSS)
• Backup & Restore
  • Timeshift snapshot launcher, Export/Import ~/.config as tarball
• System Dashboard & Logs
  • CPU/RAM/Disk/OS info, quick Cleanup, live logs
• Safety: Simulate Mode toggle to dry-run all mutating actions

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🖼️ Screenshots

Place screenshots in docs/screenshots/ and link them here.

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✅ Prerequisites

Install system packages:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y python3-gi gir1.2-gtk-3.0 python3-psutil \
  flatpak gsettings-desktop-schemas power-profiles-daemon policykit-1 \
  tar xz-utils unzip

Enable Flathub (optional — the app can add it too):

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

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🚀 Install and Run

Simplest: build and install the .deb, then run.

cd "ZorinOS Optimizer"
DEB_BUILD_OPTIONS=nocheck dpkg-buildpackage -us -uc --no-sign
sudo apt install -y ../zorin-optimizer_0.1.0_all.deb
zorin-optimizer

Developer run (without installing):

python3 -m zorin_optim_tool.app

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🧭 Usage Tips

• Use the Simulate toggle in the header to preview actions safely (no system changes).
• Switch between APT and Flatpak sources on the Install page.
• Use Manage Apps to bulk update/uninstall installed APT/Flatpak titles.
• Backup & Restore lets you export/import ~/.config and launch Timeshift.

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📦 Packaging Notes

• Native Debian packaging included under debian/
• Installs a desktop launcher: zorin-optimizer
• Uses pkexec for privileged tasks (APT, swap, zram). You may see a Polkit prompt.

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🛣️ Roadmap

• CPU freq monitor and power profile detection in Dashboard
• Accent color picker and persistence for look tweaks
• Debloat helper (orphan/large/unused app suggestions)
• Driver helpers and kernel switcher (HWE/LTS)

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🤝 Contributing

PRs welcome! Suggested areas: new presets, more open-source apps, improved localization, and UX polish.

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📄 License

MIT