Winfig Browsers: Automated Browser Setup & Customization

Your Complete Windows Configuration and Automation Framework

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Overview

Winfig Browsers provides one-click automation scripts to install, configure, and optimize your favorite browsers—Edge, Brave, and Zen—for privacy, productivity, and a beautiful Windows experience. Instantly apply custom settings, extensions, themes, and privacy tweaks across all supported browsers.

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Supported Browsers

• Microsoft Edge (Chromium)
• Brave Browser
• Zen Browser

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Why Use Winfig Browsers?

• Save time with automated, repeatable browser setup
• Instantly apply privacy, security, and UI tweaks
• Sync extensions, bookmarks, and settings across devices
• Remove bloatware and disable telemetry with one command
• Consistent look and feel across all browsers

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Features

Feature	Description
Automated Install	One-command install for Edge, Brave, and Zen
Privacy Hardening	Disables telemetry, tracking, and ads by default
Extension Sync	Installs your favorite extensions automatically
Custom Themes	Applies Catppuccin or your preferred theme for a beautiful UI
Bookmarks Import	Syncs bookmarks from your Winfig profile
Default Settings	Sets preferred search engine, homepage, and new tab page
Bloatware Removal	Removes pre-installed/promotional content
Cross-Browser Profiles	Ensures consistent profiles and settings across all supported browsers
Scriptable Actions	Easily extend with your own PowerShell or shell scripts
Portable & Reproducible	Works on fresh installs, VMs, and multi-user setups

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Microsoft Edge Setup

Requirements

• MsEdge installed on Windows 11
• PowerShell 5+ for automation and scripting
• Git for automation script.
• Administrator privileges for certain configurations
• Internet access for downloading dependencies

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Pre-Installation

Before running the Winfig automation, it’s recommended to declutter your Edge home page for a cleaner, distraction-free experience. Follow these steps:

Edge Home Page Cleanup

1. Open Microsoft Edge
2. Navigate to the Home Page and click the Settings icon.
3. In the settings panel, adjust the following toggles for a minimal look:
   • Quick Links: Set to Off
   • Open in New Tab: Set to Off
   • Show Feed: Set to Off
   • Background: Set to Off
   • Show Weather: Set to Off

Edge Rewards

1. Navigate to edge://settings/profiles/rewards
   • Edge Rewards: Set to Off

Password Autofill Settings

1. Navigate to edge://settings/autofill/passwords/settings
   • Ask to Save Password: Set to Off
   • Autofill Password: Set to Off
   • Show Reveal Button: Set to Off
   • Set Strong Passwords: Set to Off

Appearance

1. Navigate to edge://settings/appearance
   • Overall Appearance: Set to Dark
   • Theme: Set to a dark shade

Default Browser

1. Navigate to edge://settings/defaultBrowser
   • Allow Sites to reload in Internet Explorer: Set to Don't Allow

Copilot & Sidebar

1. Navigate to edge://settings/appearance/copilotAndSidebar/appSettings?hubApp=cd4688a9-e888-48ea-ad81-76193d56b1be
   • Show Copilot Button on toolbar: Set to Off

System Settings

1. Navigate to edge://settings/system/manageSystem
   • Start at Boot: Set to Off
   • Continue to run extensions in background: Set to Off

Toolbar Customization

1. Navigate to edge://settings/appearance/toolbar
   • Show briefcase icon to represent workspace: Set to Off
   • Home: Set to On
   • Extensions: Set to Always show
   • Split Screen: Set to On
   • Downloads: Set to On

Enable Vertical Tabs

Vertical tabs in Microsoft Edge help you organize and manage multiple tabs more efficiently, especially on widescreen monitors. Here’s how to enable and use them:

1. Right-click on any open browser tab at the top of the Edge window.
2. In the context menu, select "Turn on vertical tabs". You can also use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + , for quick access.

1. Once vertical tabs are enabled, you’ll see your tabs listed vertically on the left side of the browser.
2. To maximize your workspace, click the Collapse Panel button to hide tab labels and show only icons.

Tip: You can expand or collapse the vertical tabs panel at any time to suit your workflow. This feature is especially useful for users who keep many tabs open.

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Installation Methods

Web Install (Recommended)

One-line installation - Downloads and runs automatically:

Run in Administrative PowerShell

Invoke-RestMethod -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Get-Winfig/winfig-browser/refs/heads/main/Edge/setup.ps1 | Invoke-Expression

Why Web Install?

• Always gets the latest version
• No manual download required
• Automatic script verification

Local Install

Download and run manually for offline environments:

1. Set Execution Policy

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

2. Download Script

# Download from GitHub
Invoke-WebRequest -useb "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Get-Winfig/winfig-browser/refs/heads/main/Edge/setup.ps1" -OutFile "setup.ps1"

3. Unblock and Run

Unblock-File -Path .\setup.ps1
.\setup.ps1

Note

• Ensure you have the latest script version
• Manual updates required for new releases
• Verify script integrity before running

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Zen Browser Setup

Requirements

• Zen installed on Windows 11
• PowerShell 5+ for automation and scripting
• Git for automation script.
• Administrator privileges for certain configurations
• Internet access for downloading dependencies

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Installation Methods

Web Install (Recommended)

One-line installation - Downloads and runs automatically:

Run in Administrative PowerShell

Invoke-RestMethod -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Get-Winfig/winfig-browser/refs/heads/main/Zen/setup.ps1 | Invoke-Expression

Why Web Install?

• Always gets the latest version
• No manual download required
• Automatic script verification

Local Install

Download and run manually for offline environments:

1. Set Execution Policy

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

2. Download Script

# Download from GitHub
Invoke-WebRequest -useb "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Get-Winfig/winfig-browser/refs/heads/main/Zen/setup.ps1" -OutFile "setup.ps1"

3. Unblock and Run

Unblock-File -Path .\setup.ps1
.\setup.ps1

Note

• Ensure you have the latest script version
• Manual updates required for new releases
• Verify script integrity before running

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Post-Installation Steps

After running the Winfig automation for Zen Browser, follow these steps to complete your setup and ensure all customizations and extensions are properly configured.

Customize Toolbar & Bookmarks

A streamlined toolbar makes your workflow faster and more productive.

1. Left-click on the top bar of Zen Browser.
2. Click Customize toolbar.
3. Drag the bookmark menu and place it in the top bar for quick access.

Import Stylus Configuration

Stylus allows you to apply custom user styles to websites. To import your Winfig Stylus configuration:

1. Open Zen Browser and wait for all extensions to finish installing.
2. Go to the add-ons page: about:addons
3. In the search bar, type Stylus and locate the extension.
4. Click the three dots next to Stylus and select Options.
5. In the Stylus options page, choose Import and select your provided Stylus configuration file.

Import Dark Reader Settings

Dark Reader provides a customizable dark mode for all websites. To import your Winfig Dark Reader settings:

1. In the Zen Browser, locate the pinned extensions area and find Dark Reader.
2. Click the More button (three dots) next to Dark Reader.
3. Select All Options to open the settings page.

1. Navigate to the Advanced tab.
2. Click Import Settings and upload your Dark Reader configuration file.

Zen Browser supports advanced mods for UI and productivity enhancements. Here’s how to apply your Winfig mods:

Bookmark Toolbar Tweaks

1. Navigate to about:settings#sineMods
2. Search for "BookmarkToolbarTweaks"
3. Click the Gear icon to open settings
4. Enable:
   • Center the bookmark toolbar
   • Auto Hide: Expand by hovering
   • Auto Hide: Expand when searching

Custom UI Fonts

1. Search for "Custom Ui Fonts"
2. Click the Gear icon to open settings
3. Set Select fonts to Custom
4. Set font family to Hack Nerd Fonts

Zen Minimal Exit Menu

1. Search for "Zen Minimal Exit Menu"
2. Click the Gear icon to open settings
3. Enable:
   • Make theme more identical to macOS
   • Show Window icon

Import Bookmarks (Optional)

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + O to open the bookmarks manager.
2. Click on Import and backup in the top menu.
3. Select Restore from the dropdown.
4. Click Choose File to browse for your bookmarks backup file.
5. Select your backup file and confirm the import.