T41 Launcher

A simple, customizable terminal-based app launcher designed for older hardware like the IBM T41.

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Installation

Run this command in your terminal to install T41 Launcher:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nebuff/t41launcher/main/installer.sh | bash

This will clone the repo to ~/t41launcher, set permissions, and create a system-wide command t41launcher to launch it easily.

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Usage

Start the launcher anytime by running:

t41launcher

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Adding a permanent alias for shortcuts

To create a permanent alias for the launcher, you can add it to your shell’s configuration file:

Bash

Add this to your ~/.bashrc:

alias t41='t41launcher'

Then reload your shell:

source ~/.bashrc

Zsh

Add this to your ~/.zshrc:

alias t41='t41launcher'

Then reload your shell:

source ~/.zshrc

Fish

Add this to your ~/.config/fish/config.fish:

alias t41 't41launcher'

Then reload your shell:

source ~/.config/fish/config.fish

Now you can run the launcher by simply typing t41.

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If you want to run the launcher or specific apps with short commands, add aliases to your shell config.

For example, to add an alias for the launcher in ~/.bashrc or ~/.config/fish/config.fish:

alias t41='t41launcher'

Then reload your shell:

source ~/.bashrc   # for bash
# or
source ~/.config/fish/config.fish  # for fish shell

Now you can run the launcher by typing:

t41

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Run launcher automatically on login

To start the launcher automatically when you log into your shell, add this line to your shell config file (~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, or ~/.config/fish/config.fish):

t41launcher

This will launch the T41 Launcher every time you open a terminal session.

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Optional: Run launcher as your login shell (advanced)

You can replace your default login shell with the launcher by editing /etc/passwd (requires care):

sudo usermod --shell /home/yourusername/t41launcher/launcher.sh yourusername

Warning: This makes your terminal always open the launcher; use only if you want a kiosk-style setup.

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Customize the menu

Edit the menu.json file in the installation folder (~/t41launcher/menu.json) to add or remove apps. Each entry supports:

• name — Display name in the menu
• command — Command to run
• description — Optional description
• prompt_args — Ask for extra arguments? (true or false)
• pause_after — Pause and wait for ENTER before returning? (true or false)
• sudo — Run with sudo? (true or false)
• confirm — Ask for confirmation before running? (true or false)

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Requirements

• curl
• bash
• git
• jq
• dialog

Make sure these are installed for full functionality.

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Feel free to open issues or pull requests on GitHub!