QuickLauncher

QuickLauncher Shortcut Launcher

Requires .NET 4.6.2 framework

Overview

QuickLauncher is a lightweight shortcut management tool designed to help users quickly organize and launch frequently used applications. It features an elegant user interface, powerful category management, and convenient shortcut access.

Key Features

1. Shortcut Management

• Add, edit, and delete shortcuts (supports drag-and-drop from the desktop)

Edit function:

modify name and path

move to another category

• Supports application shortcuts

• Displays shortcut icons, names, and paths

• Tracks shortcut usage count and last used time

2. Categories

• Create custom categories to organize shortcuts

• Built-in default categories (cannot be deleted)

• Quickly filter shortcuts by category

3. Frequently Used Programs Tracking

• Automatically records most-used programs

• Displays frequently used programs in the sidebar

• Sorts by usage frequency

• Programs clicked more than ten times will automatically show in the frequently used Apps.

4. Search Functionality

• Search shortcuts by name

• Filter by category

• Quickly clear search criteria

5. Right-Click Menu Actions

• Run program

• Run as administrator

• Open in terminal/command line

• Open file location

• Copy path and full filename

• View details

• Edit or delete shortcut

6. Declutter your desktop, organize your workflow

User Interface

Main Window Layout

1. Menu Bar – Provides file operations and settings

2. Search Bar – Includes search box, category filter, and action buttons

3. Sidebar – Collapsible panel containing:

o Frequently used programs section

o Shortcut statistics

o Category list

4. Main Content Area – Displays shortcuts in tile view

Visual Design

• Material Design style

• Card-based layout with shadow effects

• Smooth animated transitions

• Clean and intuitive interface

Settings

General Settings

• Launch at system startup

• Always keep window on top

• Enable auto-hide window (beta)

Target Users

1. Developers: Quickly launch IDEs and dev tools

2. Office Workers: One-click access to office software

3. Multitaskers: Fast switching between applications

QuickLauncher enhances productivity by minimizing time spent searching for and launching programs. With its sleek design and practical features, it serves as an efficient daily computing assistant.