What is Launch0?
Launch0 is an OS for the busy — it replaces your home screen with a fast, text-only command layer. Launch apps, capture notes, hold distractions, and track your time, so you can move through your day without the phone getting in the way.
It is a fork of Olauncher by tanujnotes. All credit for the original design and implementation goes to the Olauncher team.
Why an OS for the busy?
The average person checks their phone 96 times a day. Launch0 turns that home screen into a single calm surface — launcher, notepad, focus tool, and time tracker in one — so each interaction moves you forward instead of pulling you in:
- Minimal home screen — no icons, no widgets, just the apps you need as text
- Launch apps faster with instant search and auto-launch
- Stay focused by removing the visual noise that pulls you into apps, and by holding notifications when you need to concentrate
- Capture thoughts in built-in Notes — text, to-dos, voice memos, and images
- Track your screen time to stay aware of your usage
- Use gesture shortcuts to access apps and controls in a single swipe
Quick Start
- Install Launch0 from the Play Store or build from source
- Set it as your default launcher
- Swipe up to see all apps
- Swipe left for Notes
- Long press anywhere for settings
TIP
Start typing an app name in the app drawer to auto-launch it.
Gestures
| Gesture | Action |
|---|---|
| Swipe up | Open app drawer |
| Swipe left | Open Notes (or an app) |
| Swipe right | Open right app |
| Swipe down | Notifications or search |
| Double tap | Lock screen |
| Long press | Open settings |
Swipe-left and swipe-down actions are configurable in Settings > Gestures.