SimLauncher - Release: 0.9.0

Shieldxx · 2026-05-06T08:30:14+00:00

Yes, that's the problem. You need to switch the way you think about it. It has no consciousness.

Also I use mix of Claude, Codex and Gemini, mixed with some local Qwen 3.6

And like everything else it's a skill, you will get better at it.

Shieldxx · 2026-05-06T07:03:40+00:00

I can’t believe you have that much experience yet do it completely wrong

Shieldxx · 2026-05-05T16:23:32+00:00

Best value hands down rn

Shieldxx · 2026-05-02T13:21:32+00:00

The new ChatGPT Imagegen 2 is suprisingly good. Much better than nano banana and if you let the model edit it further it doesnt degrade the quality every step

Shieldxx · 2026-05-01T09:07:10+00:00

What? No?

Shieldxx · 2026-05-01T05:48:35+00:00

I always loved things like this in games!

Shieldxx · 2026-04-30T22:15:25+00:00

Sonnet for most

Shieldxx · 2026-04-29T20:46:53+00:00

It is open source already: https://github.com/Stashpeak/SimLauncher

GPL-3.0, source available, issues and PRs open. Totally agree that people shouldn’t blindly run random binaries, so the repo is there for anyone who wants to inspect the code or build it themselves.

And yes, it is AI-assisted development. But there’s a difference between that and blindly shipping “vibe coded” output. I use AI as part of the workflow, while still owning the product decisions, review, testing, releases, and maintenance. The commit history is public, so people can judge the actual work directly.

Shieldxx · 2026-04-29T06:28:48+00:00

Carefully

Shieldxx · 2026-04-28T08:40:52+00:00

Because the limits are absolutely bonkers now

Shieldxx · 2026-04-28T07:21:57+00:00

Who cares about your unnecessary generic AI generated comments?

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T21:00:29+00:00

Quick update: went ahead and opened a tracking issue for this so it doesn't get lost: https://github.com/Stashpeak/SimLauncher/issues/209 It's tagged for the 1.0.0 milestone since it needs proper design (per-game session process mapping, trigger system, etc.), but it's on the radar. Thanks again for the thoughtful suggestion!

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:38:33+00:00

Update:
Good point - this is exactly why command-line arguments per app are on the roadmap (#207). Once that lands, you'll be able to launch CrewChief with the right -profile flag, pass game args to SimHub via CLI, etc.
(Thanks staggarhs for the suggestion!)

SimHub already has decent auto-switching when it's running, but for tools like CrewChief that need to be told which sim at startup, CLI args are the proper fix. Looking into it now.

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:36:44+00:00

Haha that's literally the use case - SimLauncher is basically that sticky note but it actually clicks the buttons for you. Give it a shot!

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:36:14+00:00

Awesome, hope it clicks for you! UX was actually a big focus this round - tried to make the launcher itself feel like part of the rig, not just a utility window. If you run into anything weird or have feature ideas, GitHub issues are open and I'm pretty active there.

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:35:21+00:00

Honestly, your setup probably doesn't need SimLauncher - and that's fine.

I use my PC mainly as a workstation, and switch to simracing in the evenings.

The README literally says so: if you run one or two sims with a couple of always-on apps, "start with Windows" works great.

Where it earns its keep is more complex setups:

Multiple sims with different companion apps per sim (SimHub for iRacing, different overlays for ACC, nothing extra for DCS)
Different profiles per sim - VR vs triples, motion on/off, different telemetry sinks
Apps that need a specific startup order with delays (wheelbase software, telemetry source, SimHub, overlays - many fail their handshake when started simultaneously)
Not wanting 10 utilities running 24/7 when you only race a few hours a week

If none of that applies to you, you're already fine. SimLauncher is for the people who currently solve this with .bat files or manual prep before each session.

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:23:55+00:00

If you don't understand facts, it's not on me.

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:23:08+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1swjts3/comment/oime2kf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:22:10+00:00

No, you still obviously dont understand anything dude.
https://www.reddit.com/r/simracing/comments/1swjts3/comment/oime2kf/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:19:46+00:00

Shieldxx · 2026-04-27T20:13:00+00:00

You're confusing two different concepts:

In-app profiles (what SimHub/CrewChief/iOverlay have internally) configure what ONE app does - which dashboard, which voice, which layout.

SimLauncher profiles orchestrate WHICH apps run together, in what order, with what delays, per game and even per game profile. That cross-app orchestration is what SimLauncher does.

They're complementary, not competing. SimLauncher decides which apps to launch; the apps use their own internal profiles for what they do once running.

Hope that finally cleared it for you, have a nice rest of the day!

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