Organization
Organization
CyberLauncher provides flexible organization tools: categories, favorites, taskbar, and drag-to-reorder.
Categories
Default Categories
Apps are automatically categorized:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| All | All indexed apps and files |
| Favorites | Pinned favorite apps |
| Recent | Recently launched apps |
| Apps | Installed applications |
| Files | Indexed files and documents |
Custom Categories
Create your own categories:
- Click Add Category
- Enter a name
- Choose a color
- Apps can be assigned to the category
Category Colors
Each category has a color:
- Visual identification in the sidebar
- Color-coded result badges
- Custom color picker
Managing Categories
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Rename | Right-click category → Rename |
| Delete | Right-click category → Delete |
| Reorder | Drag to reorder in sidebar |
| Edit color | Change category color |
Favorites
Adding Favorites
Pin apps for quick access:
- Right-click app → Add to favorites
- Or click the star icon on result card
- Favorites appear at the top of results
Favorites Behavior
- Favorites always rank first in search
- Dedicated Favorites category
- Persist across sessions
- Sync across devices (via export/import)
Taskbar
Custom Taskbar
The bottom taskbar holds pinned apps:
- Quick access to most-used apps
- Always visible at the bottom
- Drag to reorder
Taskbar Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Pin | Right-click app → Add to taskbar |
| Unpin | Right-click taskbar item → Remove |
| Reorder | Drag items to rearrange |
| Launch | Click to open the app |
Taskbar Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Show taskbar | Toggle taskbar visibility |
| Taskbar icon | Show app icon in taskbar |
Drag and Drop
Adding Apps via Drag & Drop
Drag files from Explorer onto the launcher:
.exefiles — Add as applications.lnkfiles — Add as shortcuts- Folders — Add to indexed locations
Reordering
Drag to reorder:
- Taskbar items
- Category list
- Favorites order
Panels
Sidebar
The left sidebar shows:
- Category list
- Favorites section
- System status (RAM, CPU)
- Clock and date
Resizable Panels
Drag panel edges to resize:
- Sidebar width
- Results area
- Preview panel
Panel Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Sidebar width | Adjust sidebar size |
| Show preview | Toggle preview panel |
| Panel layout | Configure panel arrangement |
Import / Export
Export Configuration
Backup your setup:
- Go to Settings → Data → Export
- Choose save location
- Exports: categories, favorites, taskbar, settings
Import Configuration
Restore from backup:
- Go to Settings → Data → Import
- Select the export file
- All organization is restored
Export Format
- JSON format
- Human-readable
- Can be edited manually
- Shareable between machines