Ask HN: What would you expect from an app launcher as a developer? 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 developer,” but recommendations from users are appreciated too. |