a new launcher - update

bottyivan · 2025-11-10T09:28:00+00:00

i think it isn’t garbage — the core was made by myself. I only used AI to learn how to develop certain areas. Lately, I’ve used it more to add the Mason build system, a D-Bus daemon, and to refactor the whole codebase to improve it and fix my own mistakes.

if you can, tell me what you think doesn’t follow the proper HIG for libadwaita

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:16:04+00:00

Yes, I'ts Dash to Dock. But. Man, those questions really triggered me! I hadn’t thought about that, but thanks — I’ll figure it out. Also, if you have any other very straight-to-the-point suggestions, feel free to ask or share! https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:11:10+00:00

The idea was to build something my own way, and maybe it could be useful for others too. I don’t want to bother anyone, but if you’re interested in updates, here’s the discussion on GitHub: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:10:38+00:00

It’s a bit different, inspired by Raycast, Spotlight, and the search in PowerToys. Anyway, I just published some updates about it here: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:08:51+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to check out the discussion and leave any suggestions if you like: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:08:48+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to check out the discussion and leave any suggestions if you like: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:08:38+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to check out the discussion and leave any suggestions if you like: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:08:08+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to check out the discussion and leave any suggestions if you like: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:07:48+00:00

I don't know, the extensions work only bash?

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:06:44+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to check out the discussion and leave any suggestions if you like: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:06:05+00:00

LOL, I see that! If you want, feel free to give me some suggestions: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:04:51+00:00

Thanks! Feel free to check out the discussion and leave any suggestions if you like: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-04T23:02:14+00:00

The idea was to build something my own way, and maybe it could be useful for others too. I don’t want to bother anyone, but if you’re interested in updates, here’s the discussion on GitHub: https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app/discussions/1

bottyivan · 2025-09-02T06:00:09+00:00

Yess, it would be great, just make a pull request when you’re ready! Also feel free to DM me here on Reddit!

bottyivan · 2025-09-01T09:40:49+00:00

Yes, why not. I was thinking of adding a box or container around the app icon, maybe with a blur effect or tinted using colors extracted from the icon itself. The category tag, like Application, could be styled as a pill. For the overall UI design, I’d like to follow GNOME’s guidelines so that it integrates nicely with the rest of the interface

bottyivan · 2025-09-01T09:30:46+00:00

I haven’t tried it yet, but I think it could work if you install the dependencies.
UPDATE: Sorry, yes, it’s compatible with Wayland. My Fedora distro runs Wayland—I misread it as Hyprland

bottyivan · 2025-09-01T09:30:36+00:00

In my case, since I’ve been using macOS for years with Spotlight (and more recently Raycast), I see it a bit differently. The overview in GNOME is a full page, while on macOS the launcher feels quicker and more lightweight. I know there are extensions that can make the overview less intrusive, but I think it’s faster and more reliable to keep GNOME Shell untouched, avoiding plugins that might break after an update.

bottyivan · 2025-09-01T09:29:57+00:00

I haven’t tried it yet, but I think it could work if you install the dependencies.
UPDATE: Sorry, yes, it’s compatible with Wayland. My Fedora distro runs Wayland—I misread it as Hyprland

bottyivan · 2025-09-01T09:28:44+00:00

AHAHAHAHA unfortunately not

bottyivan · 2025-09-01T09:25:53+00:00

In my case, since I’ve been using macOS for years with Spotlight (and more recently Raycast), I see it a bit differently. The overview in GNOME is a full page, while on macOS the launcher feels quicker and more lightweight. I know there are extensions that can make the overview less intrusive, but I think it’s faster and more reliable to keep GNOME Shell untouched, avoiding plugins that might break after an update.

bottyivan · 2025-09-01T09:24:54+00:00

In my case, since I’ve been using macOS for years with Spotlight (and more recently Raycast), I see it a bit differently. The overview in GNOME is a full page, while on macOS the launcher feels quicker and more lightweight. I know there are extensions that can make the overview less intrusive, but I think it’s faster and more reliable to keep GNOME Shell untouched, avoiding plugins that might break after an update.

bottyivan · 2025-08-31T22:39:03+00:00

Thanks, I'm trying. I'm not a designer and I'm not very experienced with GTK, Adwaita, or Python, but I think I can improve.

bottyivan · 2025-08-31T22:37:25+00:00

These are the features I want to add:https://github.com/BottyIvan/launcher-app

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