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+# WINDOWS-AHK
+
+A simple and intuitive AutoHotKey script designed to enhance Windows shortcuts and improve your workflow.
+
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+
+Do you often find yourself repeating small, tedious tasks — like switching between apps, copying text, pasting it into a browser to search, checking the calendar just to type today’s date, changing text cases, or typing the same responses over and over? This script attempts to eliminate those micro-frustrations by automating repetitive actions.
+
+## 🚀 Features
+
+Here are some of the features WINDOWS-AHK offers:
+
+- 🔄 Application switcher: Launch or toggle between apps using function keys (customizable).
+- 📁 File Explorer power-shortcuts: Instantly Open file explorer or navigate to folders like Downloads, Music, or open VS Code in the current directory.
+- 🧠 Hotstrings & snippets: Type /date, /addr, etc., to expand text dynamically.
+- 🔤 Text case transformers: Change selected text to uppercase, lowercase, or title case instantly.
+- 🔍 Quick search: Search any selected text directly in your browser.
+- 🖥️ Presentation mode: Toggle Windows Presentation Mode on/off.
+- 🧩 Customizable: Change actions, hotkeys, and text expansions via configuration file — no code needed!
+
+<details style="border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 5px; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+  <summary style="font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; outline: none;">
+    Learn more about AutoHotKey
+  </summary>
+AutoHotkey is a free and open-source scripting language for Windows, originally designed to create custom keyboard shortcuts, automate tasks, and perform fast macro-creation. It empowers users of all skill levels to automate repetitive tasks in Windows applications.
+
+- Official Website: [autohotkey.com](https://www.autohotkey.com)
+- Download AutoHotkey: [autohotkey.com/download](https://www.autohotkey.com/download)
+
+</details>
+
+## 📖 Usage
+
+```plaintext
+CAUTION! ⚠️
+THESE SCRIPTS TEND TO BE VERY ADDICTIVE.
+```
+
+### Option 1
+
+✅ _Recommended_
+
+1. Download the `WINDOWS_AHK.exe` from the latest [releases](https://github.com/arlbibek/windows-ahk/releases).
+2. Run the `WINDOWS_AHK.exe` file. Done!
+
+> **Please note:** You are likely to encounter a **Windows SmartScreen warning** when launching `windows_ahk.exe` for the first time.
+> This is a common behavior for executables that aren't digitally signed or widely downloaded.
+>
+> To proceed: Click **"More info"** on the warning screen. Then click **"Run anyway"**.
+
+### Option 2
+
+☑️ _Ideal for users who prefer not to run `.exe` files or want to tweak the script_
+
+1. Download and install AutoHotKey v2 from [autohotkey.com/download](https://www.autohotkey.com/download).
+2. Clone this repository and navigate to the `windows-ahk/` directory.
+3. Run the `WINDOWS.ahk` script. That’s it!
+
+## ⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
+
+Explore the available keyboard shortcuts in [keyboardshortcuts.md](https://github.com/arlbibek/windows-ahk/blob/master/keyboardshortcuts.md) or download the [keyboardshortcuts.pdf](https://github.com/arlbibek/windows-ahk/blob/master/keyboardshortcuts.pdf).
+
+## 🛠️ Customize Your Experience
+
+You can personalize the script by editing `config.ini` (for function key behaviors and hotstrings). To do so after launching the script:
+
+1. Right-click the tray icon → **Launch configuration window**
+2. Click **Open configuration file**,
+3. Edit as needed, guidelines can be found on the config file itself or in [keyboardshortcuts.md](https://github.com/arlbibek/windows-ahk/blob/master/keyboardshortcuts.md)
+4. Save changes and reload the script
+
+## 📂 Project Structure
+
+- `WINDOWS.ahk` – Main script
+- `assets/` – Icons, screenshots, and media
+- `keyboardshortcuts.md` – Keyboard shortcuts documentation
+- `keyboardshortcuts.pdf` – PDF version of shortcuts
+- `config.ini` – User configuration (generated after first run)
+
+## 🔗 Additional Resources
+
+- 🔍 [AutoHotKey Documentation](https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/v2/)
+- 📜 [AutoHotkey Script Showcase](https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/scripts/index.htm) – Discover scripts created by different authors that showcase AutoHotkey's capabilities.
+- 🛠️ [Skrommel's One Hour Software](https://www.dcmembers.com/skrommel/downloads/) – More useful scripts and utilities.
+- 📄 [md2pdf](https://github.com/realdennis/md2pdf) by [@realdennis](https://github.com/realdennis/) - Offline markdown to PDF converter.
+
+## 💬 Join us on Discord
+
+at [discord.gg/a2NyrV6PBY](http://discord.gg/a2NyrV6PBY) to connect with other Windows AHK users and get support.
+
+[![Join our Discord server!](https://invidget.switchblade.xyz/a2NyrV6PBY)](http://discord.gg/a2NyrV6PBY)
+
+## 📜 License
+
+Copyleft (ↄ) 2025 Bibek Aryal
+
+This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3).
+You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code under the terms of this license.
+
+See the [LICENSE](https://github.com/arlbibek/windows-ahk/blob/master/LICENSE) file for full details.
+
+---
+
+Made with ❤️ by [Bibek Aryal](https://bibeka.com.np/).