pc-ops

Audit and clean up Windows system resources with interactive triage.

2|Updated Feb 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HermeticOrmus/claude-code-skills --skill pc-ops
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Skill: pc-ops
Source: https://github.com/HermeticOrmus/claude-code-skills/tree/main/pc-ops
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HermeticOrmus/claude-code-skills --skill pc-ops

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the common issue of Windows system bloat and performance degradation by providing a systematic approach to auditing and cleaning up unnecessary programs, processes, services, and startup items.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Auditing: Scans installed programs, disk usage, running processes, services, and startup items.
  • Interactive Triage: Guides the user through decisions on what to remove or disable, ensuring user control.
  • Safe Execution: Employs user confirmation for all destructive actions and includes verification steps.
  • Use Case: A user with a slow-performing laptop can use this Skill to identify and remove pre-installed bloatware, disable resource-hogging background services, and clean up unnecessary startup applications, significantly improving system responsiveness.

Quick Start

Run the pc-ops skill to audit and clean up your Windows system.

Frequently Asked Questions about pc-ops

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I safely remove bloatware and disable unnecessary startup items in Windows?

To remove bloatware and disable startup items in Windows, you can run a systematic audit that scans installed programs, running processes, and startup applications. This guides you through interactive triage and requires user confirmation before executing any removal or disabling actions.

Do I need elevated PowerShell privileges to clean up background services and system resources?

Yes, you need elevated PowerShell privileges to perform certain cleanup actions on background services and system resources. Running with elevated permissions allows the audit script to access and modify deep system configurations necessary for comprehensive resource optimization.

What is the best way to audit disk space utilization and running processes for system optimization?

The best way to audit disk space utilization and running processes for system optimization is to perform a comprehensive system scan. This process identifies resource-hogging background services and unnecessary programs, allowing you to triage and safely execute removal actions to improve responsiveness.

Can I recover disk space by removing pre-installed programs without risking system stability?

Yes, you can safely recover disk space by removing pre-installed programs through an interactive triage process. This approach requires user confirmation for all destructive actions and includes verification steps to ensure that removing bloatware does not compromise system stability.

Why does my Windows system experience performance degradation and how can a system cleanup help?

Windows system performance degradation is often caused by system bloat from unnecessary programs, background services, and startup items. A systematic system cleanup addresses this by auditing resources, disabling hogging processes, and removing bloatware, which significantly improves system responsiveness.

What are the limitations of using scripts for Windows system optimization and cleanup?

The primary limitation of using scripts for Windows system optimization is that certain operations strictly require elevated PowerShell privileges to modify system services. Additionally, the cleanup process relies on interactive user triage, meaning you must manually confirm all destructive actions rather than automating them entirely.