launch

launch is a fast, productive and easy-to-use launcher for android

features -------- * launch apps instantly with patterns: as fast as your typing allows you to be * assign long-press shortcuts to quickly access apps. * easy on eyes * no icons, distractions, clutter/bloat, etc * lightweight and efficient * not just visual minimalism like most other minimalist launchers, but technical minimalism too. * open-source * uses at least ~10x less space than even the *minimalist* launchers

functions --------- * use search keys to create a filter word which shows only the filtered apps * click on an app to launch it * long-press on an app to launch it's system settings * press back button to clear the last character of the search word * long-press on the back button to refresh the app list (to reflect deletion/addition of apps) * long-press on a search key to launch/assign a shortcut app.

how does it work ---------------- * keys on the left and right side are for searching, and the middle section shows the apps installed * start searching by using the search keys * if the search word only has one final matching app in the list, it will be opened automatically * to quickly launch an app, find a unique combination of alphabets which can launch it. for example, if "K-9 Mail" is the only app which has a "9" in it in my app list, then it can be launched just by pressing the "9" search key * assign an app to a search key by long-pressing on the search key. this assignment can be removed and/or modified.

goals ----- * launch aims for the following: * maximum compatibility (supports android >=5.0) * do more with less * ethical correctness (no ads/trackers) * stick to the UNIX philosophy (do one thing and do it well)