Generic Launcher

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Description

Generic Launcher is a desktop application developed in WPF (.NET) that allows you to organize, manage, and launch your games and applications from a unified interface. Designed to improve your user experience when accessing your favorite programs, this tool features advanced customization and usage tracking capabilities.

Main Features

• Centralized management: Keep all your games and applications organized in one place
• Categorization: Organize your applications using a customizable category system
• Favorites: Mark your most used applications for quick access
• Usage statistics: Detailed tracking of usage time, frequency, and utilization patterns
• Advanced launch options:
  • Custom launch parameters
  • Run as administrator
  • Adjustable execution priority
  • Customizable working directory
• Automation:
  • Pre-launch and post-close scripts
  • Automatic closing of specific applications before launch
• Notes: Add annotations to each application to remember important information
• Import/Export: Share your library between devices or create backups

System Requirements

• Windows 7 or higher
• .NET 9.0 or higher
• Minimum recommended screen resolution: 1280x720

Installation

1. Download the latest version from the releases section
2. Extract the ZIP file to the desired location
3. Run GenericLauncher.exe
4. Start adding your favorite applications!

Usage Guide

Adding a New Application

1. Click the "Add new" button located at the bottom left
2. Fill in the basic information:
   • Title: Name to identify the application
   • Path: Path to the executable (you can use the "..." button to navigate)
3. Optionally, select an image for the application by clicking "Select image"
4. Configure launch options according to your preferences
5. Add the application to categories for better organization

Launching an Application

1. Select the desired application from the list
2. Click the "LAUNCH" button at the bottom of the details window
3. If you have configured the "Close launcher after starting application" option, the launcher will close automatically

Organizing by Categories

1. Select an application from the list
2. Go to the "Categories" tab
3. Enter a name for the new category and click "Add category"
4. To filter by category, use the dropdown menu in the top bar

Advanced Actions

Configuring Pre-launch/Post-close Scripts

1. Select an application
2. Go to the "Launch Options" tab
3. Expand the "Pre/Post Launch Actions" section
4. Enable the desired options and configure the paths to the scripts

Exporting/Importing Library

1. Click the menu button (☰) in the top right corner
2. Select "Export Library" or "Import Library"
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation

License

Generic Launcher is open-source software under the MIT license.