Octopi Launcher - Apps on Google Play
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The launcher that tries to be different

Hi folks,

After numerous feedback and hundreds of changes, I’m happy to share that my project, Octopi Launcher, is ready for open testing.

Below are some key features, with more to come:

  • Foldables support - have totally different layouts on each screen
  • (Auto scrolling) widget stacks
  • Float/ pin a widget on top of home screens
  • Display drawer icons as tiles
  • App drawer folders and favorite apps
  • Assign a nickname to an app (e.g. searching “ff” can instantly launch Firefox)
  • Launch different apps using swipes on an icon
  • Icon pack and shortcut support
  • Resize individual home screen icons
  • Index bar and reachability mode for drawer
  • Option to hide status and navigation bars
  • Notification badges
  • Private space support
  • Lock home screen layout
  • Haptic effects

Shane has also done a video review on a slightly older version, which gives an idea what this launcher can do.

Have a great day!

  • VodkaSolution @feddit.itEnglish
    2·
    2 hours ago

    Thanks for sharing, I’m trying it, have a coffee! The first thing I notice is folders and icons are visually not that different and it’s a bit confusing

    • Zangoose@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      4 hours ago

      As far as I can tell from a quick search it seems like it’s closed source.

      sigh The search continues, why can’t I just have folders in the app drawer in lawnchair :(

      Edit: according to a closed issue on the lawnchair GitHub, app drawer folders have already been in nightly builds for ~6 months, so hopefully it’s in the next beta release.