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K-Launcher Beta 3.0 Patch Notes: Batch Install Overhaul, Auto-Detection & Touch Screen Tools

itzkagzy — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:39:20 +0000

K-Launcher Beta 3.0 Patch Notes: Batch Install Overhaul, Auto-Detection & Touch Screen Tools

Batch Install Expansion: The install list now includes 133 apps across browsers, game platforms, media, office, security, cloud storage, developer tools and runtimes.
Install Presets: Added one-click "Gaming PC", "Software development" and "School" sets.
Install Status Marks: Apps in the list now show whether they are installed or have an update available.
Update All & Bulk Uninstall: Update every app with an available update, or remove several apps together.
Single Admin Approval: Windows asks for administrator permission once, then all selected apps install in order.
Retry Failed: Failed installs can be retried with one button.
Automatic App Detection: Apps already installed on the PC, including portable ones, are added to the launcher automatically.
UI Redesign: Updated icons, rounded window corners, cards, buttons and menus. All 7 color themes are unchanged.
Animation Speed Setting: Choose Fast, Normal, Slow or Off. Off disables startup, window and menu animations.
Background Particles: Reworked with depth layers, soft glow, gentle sway and light mouse parallax.
Background Mode: Lower memory use while minimized or in the tray, using Windows efficiency mode and low memory priority.
Touch Screen Code Generator: Generates Arduino touch code for displays on ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi Pico and Arduino boards, with an automatic touch chip finder.
Single-File Setup: One exe with everything built in. It installs itself to AppData on first launch, creates a desktop shortcut once and removes the downloaded exe.
Localization: All new features are translated into all 120 supported languages.
Bug Fixes: Settings are now kept between updates, Steam and Epic install-by-name and library views were fixed, and several minor UI issues were resolved.

Update now through the website and share your feedback with us. Join the Discord community to suggest features, report bugs, and help shape the future of K-Launcher.

Download: itzkagzy.itch.io/k-launcher
Github: https://github.com/ikagzy/k-launcher

K-Launcher 2.0 Update — Lower RAM Usage, Better Customization, Smoother Performance

itzkagzy — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:18:32 +0000

🚀 K-Launcher 2.0 Update Is Here!

A major update focused on performance, customization, and a cleaner desktop experience.

What’s new:

• Lower memory usage, typically around 20–70 MB depending on usage
• Single-file executable with bundled assets
• Dynamic startup animation adapted to your selected theme
• New themes, accent colors, particles, and smoother animations
• Redesigned interface with card-based app and game views
• Right-click menus for game libraries, links, and extra content
• Faster and smoother scrolling throughout the launcher
• Multi-select support to launch multiple apps at once
• Selective hide/show controls for apps and content
• Quick link management with automatically cached icons
• Expanded application and game discovery
• Improved multilingual interface with support for 120 locale entries
• More localized menus, buttons, labels, and application names
• Updated visual design and numerous bug fixes

K-Launcher 2.0 is faster, lighter, and more customizable than ever.

Download the latest update and give your desktop a better way to launch everything.

itzkagzy.itch.io/k-launcher

I built K-Launcher: An open-source, lightweight desktop launcher (~80MB RAM) with 40+ languages support

itzkagzy — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:44:10 +0000

Hi everyone! 👋

I wanted to share a project I've been working on: K-Launcher.

It’s an open-source, lightweight desktop launcher designed to be clean, fast, and light on system resources.

✨ Key Features

⚡ Low Memory Footprint: Uses around 80MB RAM while running.
🌍 40+ Languages Supported: Built with global accessibility in mind right out of the box.
🎨 Minimal & Fast UI: Clean interface designed for quick navigation and file search.
🖌️ Customizable Themes: Includes built-in theme options to match your setup.
📜 GPLv3 Licensed: 100% free and open-source.

🔗 Check It Out

If you'd like to try it or contribute, here are the links:

📂 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/ikagzy/k-launcher/tree/main/Kagzy-Launcher-Source https://github.com/ikagzy/k-launcher/tree/main/Kagzy-Launcher-Source
📥 Download on itch.io: itzkagzy.itch.io/k-launcher

(Feel free to check out the VirusTotal scan available directly on the itch.io page!)

I'd love to hear your feedback, feature requests, or suggestions. Let me know what you think in the comments! 👇