It retains essential features like the Command Prompt, PowerShell, and basic networking while removing the Microsoft Store and Edge by default. 🛠️ Why Developers Look to GitHub
The ISO size is significantly smaller than the official Microsoft release.
It is generally recommended to avoid using modded OS versions for banking or sensitive professional work, as the removal of certain security services can alter the threat model of the machine.
While the official ISOs are hosted on the Internet Archive, the presence is where the community gathers for documentation, scripts, and automation tools.
Advanced users use GitHub repositories to find "playbooks" for the Windows Ameliorated (AME) or ReviOS tools to create their own versions.