QuickSymlinks | Windows Symbolic Link Manager

[LINK] What is QuickSymlinks?

A PowerShell + WPF GUI tool for creating and managing Windows symbolic links. Perfect for organizing your filesystem with shortcuts to deep folder structures. All configurations saved to XML for easy recreation across system rebuilds.

WPF GUI XML Persistence Import Existing Rollback Support Safe Operations

[>] Quick Start

Download & Run Locally:

                    # Download the script
IWR https://technologist.services/tools/quicksymlinks/QuickSymlinks.ps1 -OutFile QuickSymlinks.ps1

# Run it (auto-elevates to admin)
.\\QuickSymlinks.ps1
                

One-Line Launcher

Download and launch QuickSymlinks with a single command:

Method 1: PowerShell with Bypass

First, open PowerShell with execution policy bypass:

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass

Then run the launcher:

iwr https://technologist.services/tools/quicksymlinks/Launch-QuickSymlinks.ps1 -UseBasicParsing | iex

Method 2: One Combined Command

From Command Prompt or Run dialog (Win+R):

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "iwr https://technologist.services/tools/quicksymlinks/Launch-QuickSymlinks.ps1 -UseBasicParsing | iex"

NOTE: QuickSymlinks requires administrator privileges to create symlinks. You'll see a UAC prompt - this is normal and required.

[*] Key Features

Auto-Elevation: Requests admin rights automatically
Import Existing: Scan C:\ for current symlinks
XML Configuration: Portable config files
Rollback: Undo recent symlink creation
Safe Overwrites: Never deletes normal folders
Environment Variables: Support for %USERPROFILE% etc
Daily Logging: Track all operations

[LINK] Understanding Symlinks

QuickSymlinks creates Directory Symbolic Links. When you access C:\!Projects, you see the contents of the target folder, but the path stays as C:\!Projects in applications.

Example:

Symlink: C:\!Projects
Target: D:\Development\MyCompany\Projects
Result: Short, memorable path to deep folder

TIP: Use names starting with ! for easy sorting (e.g., C:\!Projects)

[DIR] File Locations

Config: %USERPROFILE%\QuickSymlinks.xml
Logs: %USERPROFILE%\QuickSymlinks\Logs\
History: %USERPROFILE%\QuickSymlinks\History\

All files stored in your user profile for easy backup and portability across machines.

[?] Basic Usage

Launch the tool (auto-elevates if needed)
Click "+ Add Row" to add symlink entries
Fill in Location, Name, and Target
Click "Make it so!" to create symlinks
Import existing symlinks via File menu

Menu: File → Import Existing Symlinks from C:\