A tool for scanning, cataloging, and exporting all installed applications on your Windows system. Perfect for system migrations, documentation, and reinstallation planning.

• Registry Scanning - Scans all uninstall registry keys:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (64-bit applications)
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\WOW6432Node (32-bit applications)
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER (user-installed applications)
• Microsoft Store Apps - Detects UWP/AppX packages via PowerShell
• Program Files Scanning - Finds unregistered applications in Program Files directories
• Winget Cross-Reference - Populates Winget IDs for registry apps (enables one-command reinstall exports)

• Application name
• Publisher/vendor
• Version number
• Installation date
• Installation location (disk path)
• Registry uninstall key path
• Uninstall command
• Estimated size
• Architecture (32-bit/64-bit/UWP)
• Application type (Desktop/Store/Unregistered)
• Winget Package ID (when matched)

• Dark theme with professional aesthetics
• Dark Windows title bar integration
• Real-time progress tracking
• Compact statistics dashboard with clearer totals and source context
• Sortable columns (click headers) — Application, Publisher, Version, Installed, Type, Source, Upgrade, Winget ID, Size, Arch, Location, Registry Key
• Live search across name, publisher, version, source, type, paths, and Winget ID
• Type, source, and upgrade/data-quality filters
• First-run, scanning, no-match, error, and empty-result states
• Context menu with quick actions that disable when unavailable

• TXT Export - Formatted report with full details
• CSV Export - Spreadsheet-compatible for Excel/Google Sheets (includes Winget ID column)
• Markdown Export - Grouped report (Desktop / Store / Unregistered) — pastes cleanly into ticketing systems and GitHub
• JSON Export - Full AppList schema, round-trippable for diffing between machines

• Windows 10/11
• Python 3.8 or higher

Simply run the script - dependencies are installed automatically on first launch:

python AppList.py

Or double-click AppList.py in Windows Explorer.

1. Launch the application
2. Click "Scan System" to begin comprehensive scanning
3. Use the search bar to find specific applications
4. Use the type, source, and upgrade filters to narrow the inventory
5. Click column headers to sort
6. Right-click any item for context menu options
7. Double-click to open the install location
8. Export your list as TXT, CSV, Markdown, or JSON

Run a headless scan and export without opening the GUI:

python AppList.py --export csv --output apps.csv --include store,winget

Supported export formats: txt, csv, md, markdown, json, winget.

Supported source filters: all, desktop, registry, store, program_files, chocolatey, scoop, pip, winget.

Human-readable report with:

• Header with generation timestamp
• Numbered list of all applications
• Full details for each application
• Professional formatting

Spreadsheet-ready with columns:

• Application Name, Publisher, Version, Install Date
• Install Location, Registry Key, Uninstall Command
• Estimated Size, Source, Architecture, Type, Winget ID

GitHub-ready grouped report:

• Sections for Desktop, Store, Unregistered, Chocolatey, Scoop, Python, and other detected app types
• Pipe-table format with Name, Publisher, Version, Date, Size, Winget ID
• Pastes cleanly into GitHub issues, Confluence, ticketing systems

Structured export for programmatic use:

• Full AppList schema with all fields
• Machine name and generation timestamp
• Round-trippable for diff/compare between machines

1. Run a full scan before reinstalling Windows
2. Export to Markdown (for reading) and JSON (for diffing)
3. The Winget ID column shows which apps can be reinstalled with winget install <ID>
4. Use the CSV in Excel to mark off apps as you reinstall them
5. Note the install locations - some apps may need special paths

• Runs with elevated privileges for complete registry access
• Automatically filters out:
  • System components
  • Windows updates
  • Framework packages
  • Duplicate entries
• DPI-aware for sharp rendering on high-resolution displays
• Thread-safe scanning with cancellation support
• Auto-installs dependencies on first run

MIT License - Free for personal and commercial use.

AppList v1.4.1