Browser App Launcher Lite

🚀 Browser App Launcher Lite

On Chrome It Called Chrome App Launcher Lite

A lightweight, customizable Extension that lets you create and manage a beautiful grid of website shortcuts — similar to a mini app launcher.

Browser App Launcher Lite allows you to:

• Quickly access your favorite websites
• Add, edit, and delete shortcuts
• Open links in current tab, new tab, or incognito
• Automatically fetch favicons
• Export and import your launcher configuration

✨ Features

📦 Default App Collection

Preloaded with popular platforms including:

• Google Services – Google, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, YouTube
• Social Media – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit
• AI & Development – OpenAI (ChatGPT), GitHub, Stack Overflow
• Productivity & Tools – Notion, Trello, Slack

🎨 Smart Icon System

• Automatically loads website favicons from:
• Google Favicon Service
• DuckDuckGo Icons
• Clearbit Logos
• If favicon fails → generates:
• A dynamic colored background
• A smart fallback text icon (e.g., "GH" for GitHub)

🖱 Context Menu Actions

Right-click or use the menu button (⋮) on any shortcut:

• Open in current tab
• Open in new tab
• Open in incognito window
• Edit shortcut
• Delete shortcut (with confirmation dialog)

➕ Add / Edit Shortcuts

• Validates URL format
• Automatically adds https:// if missing
• Restricts to http/https protocols only
• Generates fallback initials automatically

📁 Import / Export

• Export shortcuts as launcherLinks.json
• Import your saved configuration anytime
• Perfect for backup or transferring between browsers

🔒 Security Considerations

• URL validation using new URL()
• Restricts to http and https
• No inline external scripts
• Controlled incognito window creation