
devtools-hub-installer
Install and manage Windows development tools with DevTools Hub, a desktop app and CLI for provisioning developer environments
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/devtools-skills --skill devtools-hub-installer- 01
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SKILL.md
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DevTools Hub Installer
Skill by ara.so — Devtools Skills collection.
DevTools Hub is a Windows desktop application and CLI for installing and managing developer tools. It provides a unified interface for provisioning development machines with version control, runtimes, package managers, editors, databases, containers, and system dependencies.
Installation
Download the latest release from GitHub Releases:
# Download and run the installer
DevTools Hub Setup 1.2.0.exe
The installer requires Windows 10/11 (x64). Most operations require administrator permissions for system-level tool installation and PATH updates.
Desktop Application
Launch DevTools Hub from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. The GUI provides:
- Tool Discovery: Browse available developer tools by category
- Status Detection: Real-time installed/not-installed status from registry PATH
- Batch Installation: Select multiple tools and install in parallel
- Developer Profiles: One-click installation of curated tool sets
- Install Logs: Troubleshooting output for failed installations
The app uses UAC elevation for install/uninstall operations and streams stdout progress in real-time.
CLI Usage
After building the project, the CLI is available at dist/cli/cli.js. Link it globally or invoke directly:
# List all available tools
devtoolshub list
# Install single or multiple tools
devtoolshub install git
devtoolshub install node python docker
# Check installation status
devtoolshub status
# Show detailed diagnostics
devtoolshub diagnose
# Export current configuration
devtoolshub export-config > devtools-config.json
# Update installed tools (via winget)
devtoolshub update git
devtoolshub update --all
# Uninstall tools (UAC-elevated)
devtoolshub uninstall docker
Available Tools
DevTools Hub includes installers for:
Version Control
git,github-desktop,git-lfs
CLI Tools
github-cli,codex-cli,claude-cli
Runtimes
node,python,go,rust,deno,bun,java
Package Managers
yarn,maven,gradle
Editors
vscode
Databases
postgresql,mongodb,redis,mysql,mariadb,sqlserver-express
DevOps
docker,docker-compose
API Testing
postman
Web Server Stack
wampserver,apache,php,phpmyadmin,adminer,xdebug
System Libraries
vcredist(Visual C++ Redistributables)
Development Setup
Clone and build the project:
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/lszdeveloping/devtoolshub.git
cd devtoolshub
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run in development mode
npm run dev
# Build renderer, main process, and CLI
npm run build
# Create distributable
npm run dist
Requires Node.js >= 18.
Project Structure
src/
cli/ # Command-line interface
main/ # Electron main process and IPC handlers
renderer/ # React application (Vite + Tailwind CSS)
shared/ # Shared tool metadata and types
installers/
windows/ # PowerShell installers (asar-unpacked)
resources/ # App icons and packaged assets
Adding New Tools
To add a new tool to the catalog:
- Update Tool Metadata (
src/shared/tools.ts):
export interface Tool {
id: string;
name: string;
category: string;
description: string;
installer: string; // PowerShell script filename
wingetId?: string; // For update support
}
export const tools: Tool[] = [
// ... existing tools
{
id: 'newtool',
name: 'New Tool',
category: 'Runtimes',
description: 'Description of the tool',
installer: 'newtool.ps1',
wingetId: 'Publisher.NewTool'
}
];
- Create PowerShell Installer (
installers/windows/newtool.ps1):
# newtool.ps1
param(
[string]$InstallPath = "C:\Program Files\NewTool"
)
Write-Host "Installing New Tool..."
try {
# Download installer
$url = "https://example.com/newtool-installer.exe"
$installer = "$env:TEMP\newtool-installer.exe"
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -OutFile $installer
# Run installer
Start-Process -FilePath $installer -ArgumentList "/S" -Wait
# Add to PATH if needed
$currentPath = [Environment]::GetEnvironmentVariable("Path", "Machine")
if ($currentPath -notlike "*$InstallPath*") {
[Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable(
"Path",
"$currentPath;$InstallPath",
"Machine"
)
}
Write-Host "New Tool installed successfully"
exit 0
} catch {
Write-Error "Installation failed: $_"
exit 1
}
- Update Tool Detection (
src/main/detection.ts):
export async function detectInstalledTools(): Promise<Map<string, boolean>> {
const installed = new Map<string, boolean>();
for (const tool of tools) {
try {
// Check PATH, registry, or filesystem
const isInstalled = await checkToolInstalled(tool.id);
installed.set(tool.id, isInstalled);
} catch {
installed.set(tool.id, false);
}
}
return installed;
}
async function checkToolInstalled(toolId: string): Promise<boolean> {
// Check common installation indicators
const checks = [
() => checkPath(toolId),
() => checkRegistry(toolId),
() => checkFileSystem(toolId)
];
for (const check of checks) {
if (await check()) return true;
}
return false;
}
Configuration Export
Export current tool configuration for reproducible environments:
devtoolshub export-config > my-dev-setup.json
Example output:
{
"version": "1.2.0",
"platform": "win32",
"installed": [
"git",
"node",
"python",
"docker",
"vscode"
],
"timestamp": "2026-05-17T12:34:56.789Z"
}
Batch Installation
Install multiple tools from a profile or custom list:
// src/renderer/profiles.ts
export interface Profile {
id: string;
name: string;
description: string;
tools: string[];
}
export const profiles: Profile[] = [
{
id: 'web-dev',
name: 'Web Development',
description: 'Essential tools for web development',
tools: ['git', 'node', 'vscode', 'docker', 'postgresql']
},
{
id: 'python-dev',
name: 'Python Development',
description: 'Python development environment',
tools: ['git', 'python', 'vscode', 'postgresql']
}
];
From CLI:
# Install all tools from a profile (requires custom implementation)
devtoolshub install git node vscode docker postgresql
Error Handling
The install queue uses per-tool try/catch — one failure doesn't abort the batch:
// src/main/installer.ts
export async function installTools(toolIds: string[]): Promise<InstallResult[]> {
const results: InstallResult[] = [];
for (const toolId of toolIds) {
try {
const tool = tools.find(t => t.id === toolId);
if (!tool) {
results.push({ toolId, success: false, error: 'Tool not found' });
continue;
}
// Execute PowerShell installer with elevated privileges
const scriptPath = path.join(installersDir, tool.installer);
const result = await execElevated(scriptPath);
results.push({ toolId, success: true, output: result.stdout });
} catch (error) {
results.push({
toolId,
success: false,
error: error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)
});
}
}
return results;
}
Troubleshooting
Installation fails silently
- Check install logs in the app's log viewer
- Run CLI with verbose output:
devtoolshub diagnose - Verify UAC elevation was granted
Tool not detected after install
- Restart the app to refresh PATH detection
- Manually check registry:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment - Verify tool executable is in PATH:
where <tool-name>
PowerShell execution policy errors
# Allow script execution (run as Administrator)
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine
Missing dependencies
- Install Visual C++ Redistributables:
devtoolshub install vcredist - Ensure Windows 10/11 x64
- Check Node.js >= 18 for development builds
Build failures
# Clean and rebuild
rm -rf node_modules dist
npm install
npm run build
Security
DevTools Hub implements hardened Electron security:
- Sandbox mode enabled:
sandbox: true - Content Security Policy enforced
- External navigation guard prevents malicious redirects
- UAC elevation for privileged operations
- Installers bundled in
asar.unpacked(no runtime downloads)
All installer scripts should be reviewed before execution. The app does not download executables at runtime — all installers are packaged with the application.
FAQ
What does the devtools-hub-installer skill do?
Install and manage Windows development tools with DevTools Hub, a desktop app and CLI for provisioning developer environments
How do I install devtools-hub-installer?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/reason-machines/devtools-skills --skill devtools-hub-installer in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/devtools-hub-installer/ (personal) or .claude/skills/devtools-hub-installer/ (project).
Which AI agents can use devtools-hub-installer?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is devtools-hub-installer safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains devtools-hub-installer?
It is published by reason-machines in reason-machines/devtools-skills. It has 209 recorded installs.
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