Ask HN: What would you expect from an app launcher as a developer?
A developer is creating a desktop-first app launcher aimed at community-funded developers. The launcher will prioritize user experience and include features like a quality gate and a powerful search system. The developer is seeking feedback on desired features and statistics for the platform.
- ▪The app launcher is designed for community-funded developers.
- ▪It will focus on user experience with fast performance and low RAM usage.
- ▪The developer is looking for input on additional features and dashboard statistics.
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I'm in the process of making a desktop-first app launcher for community-funded developers. Think of it like Steam, but without payment processing and focused on a niche ecosystem. I’m wondering what kind of features you would want — or not want — from a launcher like this.I’ve already decided on these features:- It should put user experience first: responsive, fast, and low RAM usage.- It should have some kind of quality gate and standards.- It should have a powerful search/tag system.- It should be free for users.Some extra questions:- What kind of statistics would you want to see in a dashboard?- Is CLI upload a must, or is GUI upload enough?- What would you like to see on the front page besides classic JPG images? Videos? HDR-supported image formats? GIFs? Embeds?I said “as a…
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