Windhawk is a powerful and versatile open-source framework for customizing and enhancing Windows applications without modifying their original binaries. Instead of patching executables directly, Windhawk uses a plugin architecture that lets users write and load custom modules to inject new behaviors, automate workflows, and fix UI or functional issues in existing apps. This makes it ideal for end users, power users, and developers who want to adapt apps to their needs — such as adding missing features, improving usability, or automating repetitive tasks — without waiting for the original developers to update the software. The framework provides a clear API for plugins, a friendly editor experience, configuration management, and controls for plugin loading order and dependencies. It also includes a curated repository of community-submitted plugins that add dozens of enhancements for popular applications, which fosters sharing and discovery of useful mods.

Features

  • Plugin system to extend Windows applications
  • API for safe runtime injection without modifying binaries
  • Community plugin repository for shared enhancements
  • Configurable plugin load order and dependency support
  • Debugging and development support for plugin authors
  • Customizable UI and automation mods for apps

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GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Windows

Programming Language

C++

Related Categories

C++ Desktop Environment Software

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2026-02-09