> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/thedogecraft/sparkle/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Sparkle

> A free, open-source Windows app to debloat, optimize, and clean your PC.

Sparkle is a modern Windows optimization tool built with Electron and React. It gives you a clean, intuitive interface to apply system tweaks, remove bloatware, manage DNS, install apps, and keep your PC running fast — all without touching the command line.

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  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/installation">
    Download and install Sparkle on your Windows PC in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Apply your first tweaks and optimize your system right away.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tweaks Reference" icon="sliders" href="/tweaks/overview">
    Browse all available tweaks across performance, privacy, gaming, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contributing" icon="code-pull-request" href="/contributing/overview">
    Add new tweaks, apps, or improvements to the project.
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## What Sparkle does

Sparkle runs PowerShell scripts behind the scenes to apply targeted, reversible changes to Windows. Every tweak has a risk level so you always know what to expect before you apply it.

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  <Card title="Tweaks" icon="toggle-on" href="/features/tweaks">
    Apply and revert 39+ system optimizations with a single click.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cleaner" icon="broom" href="/features/cleaner">
    Free up disk space by clearing temp files, cache, and junk.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Utilities" icon="wrench" href="/features/utilities">
    Run SFC, DISM, disk checks, and manage power plans from one place.
  </Card>

  <Card title="DNS Manager" icon="globe" href="/features/dns-manager">
    Switch to Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, AdGuard, or a custom DNS.
  </Card>

  <Card title="App Installer" icon="box-open" href="/features/apps">
    Install 100+ apps via Winget and Chocolatey with one click.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Backup & Restore" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/features/backup">
    Create and restore Windows restore points from inside Sparkle.
  </Card>
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## Get started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download Sparkle">
    Grab the latest installer or portable build from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Parcoil/Sparkle/releases/latest).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run as Administrator">
    Sparkle requires administrator privileges to apply system changes. Right-click the installer and select **Run as administrator**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a restore point">
    Before applying any tweaks, use the **Backup** page to create a Windows restore point so you can roll back if needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply tweaks">
    Navigate to the **Tweaks** page, browse by category, and toggle on the changes you want. Most tweaks can be reversed at any time.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Sparkle is currently in beta. Always create a restore point before applying tweaks. Some tweaks cannot be automatically reversed.
</Warning>