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app-launcher

Launch local applications, open URLs, and list running processes across platforms.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#cross-platform#desktop-automation#launch-app#open-url#application-control#list-processes#security-approval
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AP3X-Dev/AGENT --skill app-launcher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: app-launcher
Source: https://github.com/AP3X-Dev/AGENT/tree/main/skills/app-launcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AP3X-Dev/AGENT --skill app-launcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires psutil, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables an agent to control local applications, open URLs in the browser, and query currently running processes, reducing manual context switching and improving workflow efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Launch Applications: Start software by name across Windows, macOS, and Linux with user approval when launching sensitive programs.
  • Open URLs: Open web addresses in the default browser to quickly access resources.
  • List & Focus: Enumerate running applications with PIDs and bring a chosen window to the foreground to streamline task switching.
  • Use Case: You want to open your code editor, navigate to a website, and verify which programs are currently active, all via natural language commands.

Quick Start

Say “open app” with a name to launch a program, or ask to list or focus apps. For example:

  • Launch an app: python scripts/app_control.py launch "Notepad"
  • Open URL: python scripts/app_control.py url "https://example.com"
  • List apps: python scripts/app_control.py list
  • Focus an app: python scripts/app_control.py focus "Chrome"

Frequently Asked Questions about app-launcher

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I launch a desktop application automatically across different operating systems?▼

To launch a desktop application automatically, you can use a cross-platform script that starts software by name across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The script handles platform-specific differences and includes a safety prompt for launching sensitive programs.

Can I list running processes and focus a specific window using Python?▼

Yes, you can list running processes and focus a specific window using Python. By utilizing the psutil library, the script enumerates active applications with their PIDs and brings a chosen window to the foreground to streamline task switching.

How do I open a URL in the default browser from a command line script?▼

To open a URL in the default browser from a command line script, you pass the web address to the script's url entrypoint. This triggers the system's default browser to open the specified web resource quickly without manual copy-pasting.

Does launching applications via an automated agent require security approval?▼

Yes, launching applications via an automated agent requires security approval. The script implements a dedicated permission model that prompts the user for approval specifically when launching sensitive programs to ensure safe local application control.

What is the best way to switch tasks between my code editor and a web browser programmatically?▼

The best way to switch tasks programmatically is to use a script that combines launching software, opening web resources, and focusing active windows. This approach reduces manual context switching by bringing the chosen application directly to the foreground.

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