FLARE — A Local Launcher for Portable Apps and Games
Hi everyone! 
I’d like to share FLARE (Folder-based Local Application & Resource Executor), a free Windows launcher I developed using Godot 4.7.2 and GDScript.
What is FLARE?
FLARE is a simple, folder-based launcher designed to help you organize and launch portable applications and games from a single interface.
The goal is to make portable programs easier to access without relying on an internet connection.
Features
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Folder-based organization: Each application or game has its own folder. -
Apps and games: Organize your portable executables in one place. -
Custom images: Add an image to each application entry. -
Offline operation: The launcher works locally without requiring an internet connection. -
Simple setup: Organize your programs using a straightforward folder structure.
How does it work?
FLARE scans subfolders inside the Apps/ directory. Each application folder contains an executable named APP.exe and an optional-looking image file named img.png as required by the current setup.
Example:
FLARE/
├── FLARE.exe
└── Apps/
├── MyApp/
│ ├── APP.exe
│ └── img.png
└── MyGame/
├── APP.exe
└── img.png
Links
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Project page: FLARE by Del's Game Studio
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Source code: GitHub - Del-SFS/FLARE: Um Launcher de Programas locais · GitHub
Feedback is welcome!
FLARE is an ongoing project, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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What features would make a launcher like this more useful?
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Is there anything you would improve about this folder-based approach?
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Do you have suggestions for improving the user experience?
Thanks for checking out FLARE! 
-– Del-SFS