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# Brave Origin Windows Unlocker # Brave Origin Unlocker
A TypeScript utility for unlocking Brave Origin features on Windows by modifying A TypeScript utility for unlocking Brave Origin features on Windows and macOS by modifying the local application state.
the local application state.
## Overview ## Overview
This tool modifies the Brave Origin browser's local state configuration to This tool modifies the Brave Origin browser's local state configuration to unlock premium features. It works by updating the `Local State` JSON file used by Brave to store user preferences and license validation status.
unlock premium features. It works by updating the `Local State` JSON file used
by Brave to store user preferences and license validation status.
## Features ## Features
- ✅ Unlocks Brave Origin features - ✅ Unlocks Brave Origin features
- ✅ Modifies purchase validation state - ✅ Modifies purchase validation state
- ✅ Updates SKU credentials - ✅ Updates SKU credentials
- ✅ Windows-compatible local data path handling - ✅ Windows and macOS auto-detection & compatibility
- ✅ Easy execution and cross-compilation via Deno tasks
## Requirements ## Requirements
- **Deno** - Modern JavaScript/TypeScript runtime - **Deno** - Modern JavaScript/TypeScript runtime
- **Windows OS** - Designed for Windows file paths - **Windows OS or macOS** - Supported operating systems
- **Brave Origin** - The browser being modified - **Brave Origin** - The browser being modified
- **File Write Permissions** - Access to `%LOCALAPPDATA%` directory - **File Write Permissions** - Access to browser configurations
## Installation ## Installation
1. Install [Deno](https://deno.land/) if you haven't already 1. Install [Deno](https://deno.land/) if you haven't already.
2. Clone this repository: 2. Clone this repository:
```bash ```bash
git clone https://github.com/ObjectAscended/brave-origin-windows-unlocker.git git clone https://github.com/ObjectAscended/brave-origin-windows-unlocker.git
cd brave-origin-windows-unlocker cd brave-origin-windows-unlocker
``` ```
## How to Run 🚀
The script automatically detects whether you are running on Windows or macOS. You can run the unlocker directly with:
```bash
deno task unlock
```
---
## How to Compile / Cross-Compile 📦
You can build standalone binaries for different operating systems and architectures using the pre-configured compilation tasks:
### Compile for Windows (x64)
```bash
deno task compile-win
```
### Compile for macOS Apple Silicon (ARM64)
```bash
deno task compile-mac-arm
```
### Compile for macOS Intel (x64)
```bash
deno task compile-mac-x64
```
These tasks will output the built binaries into the `dist/` directory.
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## Pre-Bundled Deno Binaries 🎉 ## Pre-Bundled Deno Binaries 🎉
In our latest releases, we offer **pre-bundled Deno binaries** that make running In our latest releases, we offer **pre-bundled Deno binaries** that make running the unlocker easier than ever! 🚀 You can download them from our [latest release page](https://github.com/ObjectAscended/brave-origin-windows-unlocker/releases/latest). These binaries ensure a smooth setup and save you time.
the Windows unlocker easier than ever! 🚀 You can download them from our
[latest release page](https://github.com/ObjectAscended/brave-origin-windows-unlocker/releases/latest).
These binaries ensure a smooth setup and save you time, so you can focus on
enjoying your experience without unnecessary hassle! 🕒
## Why Run the Windows Unlocker Instead of WSL? 🤔 ## Why Run the Unlocker Natively? 🤔
Running the Windows unlocker natively is typically a better choice than running Running the unlocker natively is typically a better choice than running a browser inside virtual/emulated environments. Here's why:
a browser inside WSL. Here's why:
1. **Performance**: The native Windows experience generally offers better 1. **Performance**: The native experience generally offers better performance than emulated environments. ⚡
performance than emulated environments like WSL. ⚡ 2. **Simplicity**: You avoid complex setups and configurations, making it more straightforward for users of all levels. 🛠️
2. **Simplicity**: You avoid complex setups and configurations, making it more 3. **Compatibility**: Some features and functionalities might only work seamlessly in a native environment, ensuring you get the most out of your tools. 🔗
straightforward for users of all levels. 🛠️ 4. **User Experience**: Enjoy a more intuitive interface and fewer problems managing dependencies. 😊
3. **Compatibility**: Some features and functionalities might only work
seamlessly in a Windows environment, ensuring you get the most out of your
tools. 🔗
4. **User Experience**: Enjoy a more intuitive interface and fewer problems
managing dependencies. 😊
Enjoy using our tool! 🎈 Enjoy using our tool! 🎈
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{
"tasks": {
"unlock": "deno run --allow-env --allow-read --allow-write unlock.ts",
"compile-win": "deno compile --allow-env --allow-read --allow-write --target x86_64-pc-windows-msvc --output dist/unlock-win.exe unlock.ts",
"compile-mac-arm": "deno compile --allow-env --allow-read --allow-write --target aarch64-apple-darwin --output dist/unlock-mac-arm unlock.ts",
"compile-mac-x64": "deno compile --allow-env --allow-read --allow-write --target x86_64-apple-darwin --output dist/unlock-mac-x64 unlock.ts"
}
}
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const os = Deno.build.os;
let localStatePathPattern: (version: string) => string;
if (os === "windows") {
const localAppData = Deno.env.get("LOCALAPPDATA"); const localAppData = Deno.env.get("LOCALAPPDATA");
if (!localAppData) {
console.error("Error: LOCALAPPDATA environment variable not found.");
Deno.exit(1);
}
localStatePathPattern = (version) =>
`${localAppData}\\BraveSoftware\\${version}\\User Data\\Local State`;
} else if (os === "darwin") {
const homeDir = Deno.env.get("HOME");
if (!homeDir) {
console.error("Error: HOME environment variable not found.");
Deno.exit(1);
}
localStatePathPattern = (version) =>
`${homeDir}/Library/Application Support/BraveSoftware/${version}/Local State`;
} else {
console.error(`Error: Unsupported operating system: ${os}`);
Deno.exit(1);
}
const versions = ["Brave-Origin", "Brave-Origin-Beta", "Brave-Origin-Nightly"]; const versions = ["Brave-Origin", "Brave-Origin-Beta", "Brave-Origin-Nightly"];
let foundAny = false; let foundAny = false;
for (const version of versions) { for (const version of versions) {
const localStatePath = const localStatePath = localStatePathPattern(version);
`${localAppData}\\BraveSoftware\\${version}\\User Data\\Local State`;
try { try {
const localState = JSON.parse(await Deno.readTextFile(localStatePath)); const localState = JSON.parse(await Deno.readTextFile(localStatePath));
localState.brave = localState.brave || {};
localState.brave.origin = { purchase_validated: true }; localState.brave.origin = { purchase_validated: true };
localState.skus = { localState.skus = {