souvik03-136 / Executo

Automatic App Launcher

Executo an Automatic App Launcher

An efficient and customizable application launcher built with Go. This project aims to provide users with an easy-to-use tool for managing and launching applications, along with advanced features like shortcuts, batch launching, and more.

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Features

Core Features

• App Scanning and Listing: Automatically detect and list installed applications.
• Customizable Shortcuts: Allow users to assign hotkeys or aliases for apps.
• Search Functionality: Quickly find apps using a search bar.
• Recent Apps: Display recently opened applications.
• Categorization: Organize apps into categories for easy navigation.
• Multi-Platform Support: Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

User Interaction

• Custom Commands: Define specific launch actions (e.g., open with parameters).
• Favorite Apps: Mark frequently used apps as favorites.
• Drag-and-Drop: Add apps to the launcher via drag-and-drop.

Automation

• Startup Apps: Configure apps to launch at system startup.
• Batch Launching: Launch multiple apps simultaneously.
• Integration with Schedulers: Schedule apps to launch at specific times.

Performance and Usability

• Lightweight Design: Minimal resource usage.
• Theme Support: Light, dark, and customizable themes.
• Notifications: Inform users when an app fails to launch.

Advanced Features

• Command-Line Interface: Enable CLI-based app launching for advanced users.
• Portability: Run as a standalone executable.
• System Tray Integration: Quick access via the system tray.

Customization

• Personalized Layout: Customize the launcher’s interface layout.
• Shortcut Management: Edit, delete, or reorder app shortcuts.

Security

• Password Protection: Lock specific apps behind a password or PIN.
• Permission Management: Ensure user consent for sensitive actions.

Maintenance

• Update Notifications: Notify users about new versions.
• Error Logging: Log errors for troubleshooting.

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Directory Structure

Executo/
│
├── cmd/                     # Entry points
│   └── main.go              # Main application logic
│
├── internal/                # Core internal logic (not exposed outside)
│   ├── appscanner/          # App scanning and listing logic
│   │   ├── scanner.go       # Detect installed apps
│   │   └── types.go         # App metadata structs
│   ├── launcher/            # Logic to launch applications
│   │   ├── launch.go        # Launch app by name or path
│   │   └── shortcuts.go     # Handle app shortcuts
│   ├── config/              # Configuration handling
│   │   ├── config.go        # Load and save user settings
│   │   └── defaults.go      # Default configurations
│   └── logger/              # Logging functionality
│       └── logger.go        # Centralized logging utility
│
├── ui/                      # GUI-related files (if implementing a UI)
│   ├── assets/              # Icons, fonts, and other assets
│   └── ui.go                # GUI logic and event handling
│
├── pkg/                     # Reusable packages (if needed)
│   ├── utils/               # Utility functions
│   │   └── fileutils.go     # File handling utilities
│   └── cli/                 # CLI logic
│       └── cli.go           # CLI parser for app launching
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├── tests/                   # Unit and integration tests
│   ├── appscanner_test.go   # Tests for app scanning logic
│   ├── launcher_test.go     # Tests for app launching logic
│   └── config_test.go       # Tests for configuration handling
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├── build/                   # Build and deployment files
│   ├── Dockerfile           # Docker container setup
│   ├── docker-compose.yml   # Docker Compose configuration (if needed)
│   └── Taskfile.yml         # Taskfile for automation
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├── .github/                 # GitHub Actions for CI/CD
│   └── workflows/
│       └── go.yml           # GitHub Actions workflow for Go
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├── .gitignore               # Git ignore file
├── README.md                # Project documentation
├── go.mod                   # Go module file
├── go.sum                   # Go dependencies file
└── LICENSE                  # License file

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Install Go on your system.
• Ensure Git is installed for version control.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/souvik03-136/Executo.git
   cd Executo

2. Install dependencies:

   go mod tidy

3. Run the application:

   go run cmd/main.go

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.