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appOn

Author: Chai Chaimee
URL: https://github.com/chaichaimee/appOn

Command Your Workspace with Surgical Precision

Stop wasting time hunting through the Start menu or cluttering your desktop. appOn is the ultimate power-tool for NVDA users who demand speed, intelligence, and a clutter-free workflow. It doesn’t just "open" apps; it orchestrates your entire digital environment.

The Power of "Smart Activation"

Why launch a second instance of Word when you already have one open? appOn is built with high-intelligence detection. If your app is already running, appOn instantly brings it to the foreground and maximizes it automatically. If it’s not running, it hunts down the executable and fires it up in milliseconds. It’s smart, it’s fast, and it’s seamless.

Two Ways to Rule Them All

Whether you are a keyboard ninja or a lover of organized menus, we have you covered:

1. Total Freedom (Input Gestures): Assign your own custom lightning-fast hotkeys for every single application via the NVDA Input Gestures dialog. Your workflow, your rules.
2. The Intelligent Command Center (appOn Menu): Don't want to memorize dozens of keys? Press Alt+Windows+A to summon the dynamic menu.

The "Mission Impossible" Menu Experience

The appOn Menu isn't just a list; it’s a living interface:

Version Intelligence: The menu automatically detects and displays the exact version number of your apps (e.g., "Microsoft Word 2021" or "Chrome 122.x"). You’ll always know exactly what you’re launching.
The Dynamic Multi-Launch: Unlike standard menus that close after one click, the appOn menu stays open, allowing you to fire up a whole suite of tools (e.g., Browser, Notepad++, and CMD) in one session.
The Self-Destruct Sequence: In true Mission Impossible fashion, the menu monitors your activity. Once you stop interacting with it, it will automatically close and destroy its own process after 30 seconds of idle time. It leaves no trace in your system memory.

Key Commands

Command	Action
`Alt+Windows+A`	Summon the Intelligent appOn Menu (Default)
`Escape` (Inside Menu)	Abnormally terminate the menu immediately
`Custom Keys`	Set your own shortcuts in NVDA Input Gestures > appOn category

Featured Applications

appOn comes pre-configured to detect and manage a massive array of professional tools, including:

Office Suites: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Development & Text: Notepad++, GitHub Desktop, Registry Editor, CMD, PowerShell.
Web Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave.
Production & Media: REAPER, Audacity, Winamp.
System Utilities: Everything Search, Disk Cleanup, Windows Defender, File Explorer.

Experience the evolution of application management. Your commands, executed instantly.